ABOUT AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION

The American College of Higher Education (ACHE) is a pioneering higher educational institution in Sri Lanka with a 30-year track record of academic excellence. ACHE is an off-campus instructional site of Keiser University Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, and offers courses that are approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in the USA.

ACHE provides a 2+2 University Transfer Program, allowing students to complete the first two years of an American degree in Sri Lanka and then transfer to over 4,000 universities and colleges in the United States, Canada, or other countries. Popular programs at ACHE include Pre-Medicine, Engineering, Mechatronics, Psychology, Biology, Microbiology, Information Technology, Business, and Mathematics. Additionally, ACHE offers a two-year Associate in Arts Degree in General Studies, conferred by Keiser University, Florida, USA.

Some prestigious universities where our students have been transferred include Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Pepperdine University (California), Washington State University (Pullman), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Arizona), Iowa State University, and the University at Buffalo in New York.

Under the 2+2 University Transfer Program (UTP), students benefit from reduced course fees and are eligible for merit-based and cross-cultural scholarships from U.S. universities. ACHE students enjoy access to Keiser University’s resources, including the library and student portal, while studying in Sri Lanka.

Students with an Associate in Arts in General Studies (AAGS) degree from Keiser University are guaranteed admission with a scholarship to complete their remaining years at Keiser University in Florida. They can also apply to other U.S. universities as transfer students. To date, ACHE has successfully transferred nearly 4,000 students to various American universities. Many of our students have received scholarships ranging from USD 4,000 to USD 30,000 and have gone on to complete Master’s and PhD programs or secure positions with leading organizations worldwide.

ACHE is recognized as a leading provider of American education in Sri Lanka. Additionally, ACHE offers Bachelor’s degrees that can be completed entirely in Sri Lanka. These include:

  • • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
  • • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • • Bachelor of Information Technology
  • • Bachelor of Psychology


These degrees are conferred by Lincoln University, Malaysia, and are recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka.

ACHE also offers a variety of diploma and certificate programs in Early Childhood Education, Healthcare, Aviation Studies, Business Management, Psychology, Education, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Information Technology, Communication, and Languages. These programs are highly regarded in their respective fields and significantly enhance career advancement.

In line with its broad vision of education and human resource development, ACHE serves the educational needs of youth from all communities and backgrounds. Our student body includes individuals from Sri Lanka as well as countries such as the Maldives, India, Korea, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, the Philippines, Colombia, Congo, China, and Mauritius.

In addition to its main campus in Dehiwala, Colombo, ACHE has four branches in Kandy, Galle, Negombo, and Kurunegala. All branches are conveniently located within town limits, facilitating easy access for students. At ACHE, students experience a multinational and multicultural educational environment where quality education is our motto.

23, Hospital Road, Dehiwela,
Sri Lanka

502, Peradeniya Road, Kandy,
Sri Lanka

286B, Wackwella Road, Galle,
Sri Lanka

194, St. Joseph’s Street, Negombo, Sri Lanka

401, Wehera Junction, Colombo Rd, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka

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