University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Public University in Nugegoda
Sri Soratha Mawatha, Nugegoda
The University of Sri
Jayewardenepura situated in the heart of Colombo boasts of a long and glorious
history. Having been established in the 1959 at Gangodawila, its roots can be
traced back to the Vidyodaya Pirivena established in 1873 by Hikkaduwe Sri
Sumangala Thero at Maligakanda. Today
the University pays homage to 60 years of history while paying tribute to
journey of 145 years.
Jayewardenepura situated in the heart of Colombo boasts of a long and glorious
history. Having been established in the 1959 at Gangodawila, its roots can be
traced back to the Vidyodaya Pirivena established in 1873 by Hikkaduwe Sri
Sumangala Thero at Maligakanda. Today
the University pays homage to 60 years of history while paying tribute to
journey of 145 years.
The University of Sri
Jayewardenepura formerly known as Vidyodaya Pirivena was the essence of the
revival of Sri Lankan Education. It is the second oldest University in Sri
Lanka and the first University established in Independent Ceylon.
Today the University
stands strong with eight faculties, faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences,
Faculty of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce,
Faculty of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Faculty of
Engineering, Faculty of Technology and its latest addition Faculty of Allied Health
Sciences.
stands strong with eight faculties, faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences,
Faculty of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce,
Faculty of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Faculty of
Engineering, Faculty of Technology and its latest addition Faculty of Allied Health
Sciences.
The University is home to over 14,000 Undergraduates, 6000
postgraduate students and 100000 external students. It is considered the
largest University in terms of Student Population in Sri Lanka.
postgraduate students and 100000 external students. It is considered the
largest University in terms of Student Population in Sri Lanka.
The University is also
in the forefront of research and innovation with a research council of over 20
research centres and an Invention, Innovation and Venture Creation Council with
over 50 Entrepreneurs and stakeholders with over 15 patents.
in the forefront of research and innovation with a research council of over 20
research centres and an Invention, Innovation and Venture Creation Council with
over 50 Entrepreneurs and stakeholders with over 15 patents.
The University has
also maintained cordial relationship with many international bodies of education
and have signed over 60 MoUs with recognized internationally acclaimed universities;
and over 60 MoUs with established international and local companies, the
university strives to give its students an international experience, offering
student exchange programmes and internships.
Throughout the years
the University of Sri Jayewardenepura has managed to develop in many areas
expanding its horizons and will continue this journey reaching many milestones
that will no doubt ensure that the University will produce smart, efficient,
skillful and professional individuals that will aid in the development of our
mother nation.
the University of Sri Jayewardenepura has managed to develop in many areas
expanding its horizons and will continue this journey reaching many milestones
that will no doubt ensure that the University will produce smart, efficient,
skillful and professional individuals that will aid in the development of our
mother nation.
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