University of Colombo
The Oldest University in Sri Lanka, the University of Colombo is a sprawling complex located in the heart of the capital city of Colombo. In keeping with its motto "Buddhi Sarvathra Bhrajate", Sanskrit for "Wisdom Enlightens", the University of Colombo strives to maintain academic excellence in all areas of study. The University of Colombo has nine faculties with 56 Academic Departments, a Campus, a School, 7 Institutes and 8 Centres and Units. Many undergraduate and postgraduate study courses in the fields of Arts, Science, Medicine, Management, Finance, Law, Education, IT, Aesthetic Studies. Molecular Biology etc are conducted by the University. The University also offers several other services, such as library services, career guidance, and services for differently-abled students.
Student life is enhanced by a plethora of extra-curricular activities offered on campus. The beautiful playground and the modern gymnasium offer sportsmen and women the opportunity to exploit and develop their abilities to the fullest. The New Arts Theatre is often the arena for spotlighting the dramatic/musical talents of our student population.
Today, the University of Colombo with a proud history of over 115 years continues in its endeavour to meet the challenge of maintaining its position as the "Metropolitan University, Modern and International in Outlook and Character". The location of the University affords the student population all the advantages of a "metropolitan university", with easy access to international information/resource centres, libraries, theatres, sports complexes etc.
Its central location within the City of Colombo provides easy access to a wide range of cultural, entertainment and business facilities. The University of Colombo has a multi-cultural multi-ethnic student and staff population, fostering social harmony, cultural diversity, equal opportunity and unity.
Contact Details
+94 11 2 581835, +9411 2 584695
94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mw , Colombo 03
Courses @ University of Colombo
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Oct
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Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/PhD) 2025
University of Colombo
Duration: MPhil – 2 years minimum PhD – 3 years minimum SLQF Level: MPhil – SLQF Level 11 PhD – SLQF Level 12 Medium of Instructions: English Lectures: Weekends
2 years or 3 years long
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Oct
22
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychosocial Support - PgDCP 2025/26 (Weekday Evenings)
University of Colombo
– Duration: 2 Years Post-graduate Diploma leading to Masters – Weekday evenings (5.30 pm – 8.00 pm) – SLQF level: 08 – Number of Credits: 30 - Counselling Study – Medium of Instructions: English
1 year long
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Oct
22
Master of Development Studies - MDS 2025
University of Colombo
Duration: One year Weekends Programme SLQF level: 9 Number of Credits: 30 Medium of Instructions: English
one year long
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Jan
4
Masters in Information Systems Management - MISM 2025/2027 (Two Years)
University of Colombo
Masters in Information Systems Management (MISM) program is intended to provide the opportunity for professionals/executives to increase their breadth and depth of knowledge and qualifications in information systems processes and information resource management.
2 years long
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Advanced Certificate in Caregiving (NVQ 3 / NVQ 4)
University of Colombo
The faculty offers NVQ4 and NVQ3 level courses targeting those who are interested in following a carrier pathway locally and internationally in caregiving. The course is conducted by a panel of qualified lecturers from the University of Colombo.
3 - 6 months long
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