Sri Lanka National University

University of Kelaniya

The University of Kelaniya is one of Sri Lanka's largest universities, known for its strong humanities, Pali & Buddhist Studies, science and commerce programmes. It has a vibrant campus culture and strong academic traditions.

Kelaniya, Western Province Est. 1959 Rank #4 in Sri Lanka 90+ Programmes
15,000+
Students
8
Faculties
90+
Programmes
1201–1400
QS World
90+
Programmes
15K+
Students
#4
SL Ranking
1959
Established
Academic Programmes

Faculties & Courses

Explore all faculties and available degree programmes at University of Kelaniya.

Faculty of Humanities
Sinhala
Tamil
English
Linguistics
Philosophy
Drama & Theatre
Fine Arts
Faculty of Science
Physics
Chemistry
Zoology
Botany
Mathematics
Computer Science
Industrial Statistics
Faculty of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce
Accounting
Finance
Business Administration
Marketing
Faculty of Social Sciences
Economics
Sociology
Geography
Political Science
Mass Communication
Faculty of Medicine
MBBS
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Nursing
Admission Requirements
A/L results across multiple streams accepted
Medicine requires high Z-Score, Biology & Chemistry
Humanities accepts Arts stream students
Commerce stream for Faculty of Commerce
Why Choose UOK?
Renowned for Pali & Buddhist Studies
One of the largest student populations in Sri Lanka
Strong performing arts and cultural activities
Active student union with vibrant campus life
Conveniently located close to Colombo

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