Open University of Sri Lanka - OUSL
The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) is the premier Open and Distance learning institution in Sri Lanka where students can pursue their studies through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) methodologies.
Established in 1980, under the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 and OUSL Ordinance No. 1 of 1990, as amended, the OUSL has the same legal and academic status as any other national University in Sri Lanka. According to the Public Administration Circular No. 16/92, dated 13.03.92, issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils & Home Affairs, the degrees awarded by The Open University of Sri Lanka are treated as equivalent to degrees awarded by any other University under the purview of the University Grants Commission.
Due to the nature of its teaching methodology and infrastructure, the OUSL is able to serve a large student population spread throughout the country. Currently, there are more than 40,000 students studying at the OUSL, who are being served by eight Regional Centers and eighteen Study Centers located around the country (Fig. 1). The Central campus and the Colombo Regional Center are situated at Nawala. The other eight Regional Centers are situated in Kandy, Matara, Jaffna, Anuradhapura, Badulla, Kurunegala, Batticaloa and Rathnapura.
The academic and the administrative Head of the University is the Vice-Chancellor. The Senate of the University, which is chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, is the highest body that makes decisions regarding academic matters. The University has five Faculties: Natural Sciences, Engineering Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Education and Health Science.
Contact Details
+94 11 2 881000
P.O. Box 21, Nawala , Nugegoda
Courses @ Open University of Sri Lanka - OUSL
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Short Course in English for Employment
Open University of Sri Lanka - OUSL
This course focuses on communication in the MODERN WORKPLACE through a blend of stimulating activities involving group and individual tasks.
20 weeks long
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Professional Web Development Using Joomla & Wordpress
Open University of Sri Lanka - OUSL
Those who are interested in designing and developing a website can join this course. Each participant should have the fundamental knowledge on using a computer and the usage of the Internet and email.
10 weeks long
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Bachelor of Education Honours in Primary Education
Open University of Sri Lanka - OUSL
The Faculty of Education offers a Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education (LEVEL 05) for those who wish to follow Education Pathway to fulfill career dreams.
2 years long
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PGD in Special Needs Education
Open University of Sri Lanka - OUSL
The Faculty of Education offers a PGD in Special Needs Education Programme for those who wish to follow Special Needs Education Pathway to fulfill career dreams.
15 months long
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Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours
Open University of Sri Lanka - OUSL
The Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours (BSEHons) programme aims to produce quality, skillful graduates in this rapidly developing discipline, which covers one of the major fields of computing according to the ACM/IEEE curriculum guidelines.
3 years long
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