ACBT – Australian College of Business and Technology has been in partnership with
Edith Cowan University since 1998. It is one of the founding college of Navitas. ACBT is
a popular choice for both Sri Lankan and International students and provides quality
pathway programs to many Australian or UK Universities.
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ACBT offers:
University Foundation Programmes: Business, Computing, Health, Science,
Engineering
Undergraduate Programmes: Diploma in Business, Diploma in Computing/IT,
Diploma in Science, Diploma in Engineering
Undergraduate Programmes: Advanced Diploma in Business, Advanced Diploma
in Computing/IT, Advanced Diploma in Science, Advanced Diploma in Engineering
Other Programs: IELTS Preparation Courses (ACBT is one of the official IELTS
test centres in Sri Lanka) and General English Courses, Teacher Knowledge
Training, Occupational English Test and Cambridge Advanced English
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ACBT courses are conducted in Colombo, Sri Lanka with a branch campus in
Kandy. ACBT Colombo Campus enables students to access and enjoy all facilities and
services, creating a smoother transition to their degree at ACBT. ACBT Kandy campus
offers a charming, picturesque and cooler studying environment with
state-of-the-art-facilities on par with the Colombo College.
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It depends on which course you want to do and the environment you would prefer.
ACBT Colombo offers all the courses offered at ACBT from the University Foundation
Programmes to the Degree, and ACBT Kandy offers programs upto Diploma level.
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Yes. The Diploma courses are the same level as those for the relevant first year
undergraduate programs offered by the University.
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The advantages for students are many. Classes are much smaller than the usual
university lecture size. ACBT students have more class time per unit than university
which allows more time to understand the course. You also have the choice of studying
over two or three semesters in one calendar year. For a fraction of a cost which is 1/5th
of the cost studying in Australia or UK
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No. Whilst it is possible to complete either program in two semesters (eight months),
some students opt to study over three semesters, to allow more time to concentrate on
each individual unit.
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Yes. Many Australian and UK universities recognize the ACBT Diploma programs
since its one of the members of Navitas. Advanced standing is given on an individual
case basis.
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Students at ACBT come from all parts of the island of Sri Lanka and from countries
around the world. Most come from Maldives, China, India and Pakistan.
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Sri Lankan/Permanent residents can study part-time. International students must
study full-time to meet visa conditions.
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There are many avenues of help and support throughout your trimesters with ACBT.
If you find yourself having difficulty in a unit, you can contact your lecturer and organise
a time to meet for consultation. A Student Counselor is also available to advise you with
many areas of your studies and your life at ACBT.
About the classes
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All classes are four hours duration. There is some variation in this structure
according to the nature of the individual units and specific requirements.
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Classes run from 8.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-5.30pm. Limited units may be
offered week nights from 5.30pm-9.00pm and Saturday from 8.30am -12.30pm and
1.30pm-5.30pm as well as on Sundays.
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Due to visa conditions international students must study a minimum of 3 units each
trimester unless it is the students last trimester. There is no minimum for Sri Lankan
students.
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No. Because of the flexible nature of the program it is possible to progress to new
units whilst retaking those which have been failed. As three trimesters of study can be
completed in one calendar year, students who fail one or more units can get back 'on
track' without loss of time.
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There are three intakes per year - March, July and November.
Applying to ACBT
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It is easy, click here and follow the instructions.
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It will only take 24 – 48 hours to receive an offer from ACBT from the time ACBT
receives your payment.
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Yes. ACBT accepts both Sri Lankan/Permanent residents and International students.
Exemptions/Recognition for Prior Learning
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Yes, you can apply for exemptions for prior learning, which includes formal study undertaken in recognised tertiary institutions in Sri Lanka, including universities,
colleges and other post-secondary education institutions.
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it is easy forward the relevant qualifications along with the application.
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The number of exemptions will vary depending on the subject and the course you
have completed. This can be clarified by talking to one of the counselors at ACBT.
ACBT Entry requirements
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Entry requirements are course specific and country specific. Click on the following
link to find out more.
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Yes. ACBT accepts students who are aged 21 or over and have relevant experience
or other appropriate qualifications.
Fee Payment
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You can pay your fees by cash Telegraphic Transfer/Direct Deposit, Bank Draft/Bank
Cheque, Credit Card. Click on the following link for detailed information.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
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All international students must have OSHC. The Department of Immigration and
Emigration Sri Lanka (DIESL) changed the student visa requirements. Under the
conditional requirements, international students will have to obtain Overseas Student
Health Cover (OSHC) for the proposed duration of their student visa. For students who
will be undertaking a packaged course, there cannot be a gap in the OSHC coverage.
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OSHC helps pay for medical and hospital care should you become ill during your
stay in Sri Lanka. OSHC will also pay for most prescription drugs and hospitalization.
OSHC will not cover any illness or disability that you had prior to arriving in Sri Lanka. It
will also not cover ancillary services (for example, dental or optical services). If you
require ancillary services you can take out extra OSHC, provided by an approved
OSHC provider. Make sure you bring any optical or medical prescriptions with you to Sri
Lanka.
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$ 250.
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If you already have OSHC please provide proof of coverage to ACBT before you
accept your offer.
Orientation
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Yes, you definitely need to attend Orientation as this is the day you will enroll in your
units. You will also meet key staff at ACBT and be informed about the many services
available to you as an ACBT student. It is also a great opportunity to meet future
friends.
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Bring your ACBT offer letter, pen, and passport (international students only), proof of
fee payment.
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Please notify ACBT immediately if you cannot attend and you will be instructed
about a late enrolment session.
Course Changes/Withdrawals
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Students may make changes to their original enrolment/unit selection online within
the first 2 weeks of the semester if vacancies are available in classes. After the on-line
enrolment period is closed, students cannot add units but they could drop units until the
4th week of the semster. No changes to unit selection can be made two weeks after the
commencement of a trimester, except to drop a unit. Fees paid for the dropped unit will
be credited to the next trimester. After the fourth week, a unit cannot be dropped.
However no fees will be transferred to the next semester. Students who drop a unit after
the fourth week will have 'W' (Withdrawn) recorded as their result in the unit. Any unit
dropped after Week 8 will be recorded as 'WN' (Withdrawn - Fail). Units cannot be
dropped after the end of Week 10. Note: International students must maintain a full time
enrolment.
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Students who wish to change their course must complete the Change of Course
Application form and submit to the Student Records department.
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Students who wish to withdraw from a course must go to their respective counsellor
and complete the Withdrawal form. Withdrawals will not be processed unless a form has
been completed. Students are bound by the ACBT Refund Policy, applicable from the
date of their original application to withdraw. International students who withdraw from a
course will be reported to the VISA controller within one week of the withdrawal being
approved. See Refund Policy at www.acbt.net/policies
Graduation
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Yes, ACBT organises a graduation ceremony for students who have successfully
completed their study. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.
ACBT enrolled Students
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ACBT students have access to the student portal – you should access this portal
regularly as it contains important information about your study at ACBT. If you have
specific questions please feel free to talk to the counselors at ACBT.
Transferring to Australia
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There are specific academic guidelines that students must meet to in order transfer
to Australia. This could be done by coordinating with the University that they wish to
transfer.
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Simply go to the relevant university website and gather information and speak to a
student cousellor.