Understanding Student Migration from Sri Lanka

Abstract

This policy discussion brief is based on primary data from a rapid survey of student migrants and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), secondary data on available Sri Lankan student migration corridors and existing literature. The analysis adopts a descriptive approach to arrive at an initial understanding of this population as well and the associated direct and indirect costs and benefits of student migration. The findings of the study aim to inform policymakers in tailoring migration policies to optimise the merits and minimise the demerits of student migration from Sri Lanka.