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University offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree and diploma programs. Admission to the basic degree programs is granted through the University Grants Commission.
The University of Colombo, founded in 1921, is Sri Lanka’s oldest Higher Education Institution. In keeping with its motto बुद्धिः शर्वत्र भ्रजते (Buddhi Sarvathra Bhrajate), translated from Sanskrit as “Wisdom Enlightens”, the University of Colombo continually strives to maintain academic excellence ...
University conducts a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree and diploma courses. Intake to the basic degree courses is through the University Grants Commission, based on performance at the GCE Advanced Level examinations.
Faculty of Nursing, University of Colombo, is the first-ever nursing faculty in Sri Lanka, which is the latest extension of a wing of the oldest and top ranked national state university in the island, University of Colombo.
FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES. MPhil/PhD Programmes. Masters Programmes. Postgraduate Diplomas.
University of Colombo achieves an excellent reputation for research & innovation and teaching excellence since 1921. Our current rankings place us among one of the best universities in Sri Lanka. Webometrics | Times Higher Education | Scimago | QS Rankings | UI GreenMetric.
As a well-established University in South Asia which, as a region has grown in global strategic importance in relation to the economy and issues of security, ecology, and cultural diversity, the University of Colombo brings a Sri Lankan perspective to South Asia Studies.
The Faculty of Law, University of Colombo is the leading institution offering a taught Master of Laws (LL.M) programme in Sri Lanka. The LL.M Programme, the curriculum of which is being revised, is intended to provide thematically structured courses of contemporary relevance and quality.
Featured Courses. Explore new courses offered by FGS, University of Colombo. All Courses. Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychosocial Support – PgDCP 2025/26 (Weekday Evenings)
The University of Ceylon, Colombo was named the Colombo Campus of the University of Sri Lanka. This system prevailed until 1977. University autonomy was weakened and as a result, a new Act was introduced in 1978.
