Overview

University education in Sri Lanka is strickly controll by the government. Most of state universities depend on funds given by the University Grant Commission (UGC). The UGC itself comes under the Ministry of Higher Education. Therefore the UGC has a great influence over these universities and administer the undergraduate intake. There are 13 such universities. The UGC itself comes under the Ministry of Higher Education.

List of Universities

• University of Colombo
• University of Peradeniya
• University of Sri Jayawardanapura
• University of Kelaniya
• University of Moratuwa
• University of Jaffna
• University of Ruhuna
• University of Eastern
• University of Rajarata
• University of Sabaragamuwa
• University of Uva Wellassa
• University of Wayamba
• University of South Eastern

University Grant Commission

The University Grant Commission (UGC) is public organization, established under the parliament Act No.16 of 1978. The functions of UGC are allocate funds to the universities and university institutes, serve as central admission agency for undergraduate studies in universities planning, co-ordination and monitoring university system with a view to maintaining academic standards and implement the national policies in respect of the university education in Sri Lanka.

University of Colombo

University of Colombo is the first university in Sri Lanka and it is established at 1942. It is located in Colombo. It has 7 faculties with 41 departments.

Courses

• Art
• Science
• Medicine
• Management
• Finance
• Law
• Information Technology
• Aesthetic Studies
• Molecular Biology

Faculties

• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Management and Finance
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Graduate Studies
• Faculty of Education

Institutes

• University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)
• Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA)
• Institute of Indigenous Medicine (IIM)
• Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM)
• National Institute of Library and Information Science (NILIS)
• Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IBMBB)
• Institute of Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences at Weligatta, Hambanthota (IARS)

http://www.cmb.ac.lk/

University of Peradeniya

The University of Peradeniya is located in Peradeniya and it has great natural beauty. It is the largest university in the island in terms of area, the premises covering about 7 square

kilometres. It is known for its natural beauty and romantic landscape.It is established in 1942. The Mahaweli river flows across the campus in a northerly direction. The site also touches the lower slopes of the Hantana range which results in a mild climate, with the temperature usually fluctuating between 18 and 30 degrees Celsius. The university currently comprises seven

academic faculties.

Faculties

• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Dental Sciences
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
• Faculty of Allied Health Science

University of Sri Jayawardanapura

The University of Sri Jayewardenepura is located in a beautiful setting at Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, fifteen kilometers away from Colombo. It was also conducted Esternal

degrees and Post Graduate degrees.

Faculties

• Faculty of Applied Science
• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Management and Commerce
• Faculty of Medical Sciences
• Faculty of Graduate Studies

University of Kelaniya

The University of Kelaniya is in the ancient and historic city of Kelaniya. It has six faculties and four institutions. The University of Kelaniya has its origin in the historic Vidyalankara Pirivena, founded in 1875 as a centre of learning for Buddhist monks. It was one of the two great national centres of traditional higher learning. It is established in 1970.

Faculties

• Faculty Of Science
• Department of Industrial Management
• Faculty Of Medicine
• Faculty Of Humanities
• Faculty Of Social Sciences
• Faculty Of Commerce and Managenent
• Faculty Of Graduate Studies

University of Moratuwa

The University of Moratuwa which specialises in Engineering and Technology is undisputedly the best University in Sri Lanka. It is located on the banks of the Bolgoda Lake in Moratuwa. It presents a rich variety of social and cultural activities, student services, clubs, organizations and sports. This vital community of around 3000 students from all around the country, with every imaginable interest, emphasizes respect for the rights and individuality of each student. It was established in 1893.

Faculties

• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Architecture
• Faculty of Information Technology
• Institute of Technology

http://www.mrt.ac.lk/