Established in 1921, University of Colombo is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Colombo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Western Province. This institution also has a branch campus in Horana. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka, University of Colombo is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Sri Lankan higher education institution. University of Colombo offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 99 years old Sri Lankan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. University of Colombo also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | University of Colombo |
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Name | කොළඹ විශ්ව විද්යාලය |
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Founded | 1921 |
Motto | Wisdom Enlightens |
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Address | 94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha Colombo 00700 Western Province Sri Lanka |
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Tel | +94 (11) 258 1835 |
Fax | +94 (11) 258 3810 |
Other locations | Horana |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro) |
0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro) |
International students |
0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro) |
0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
Admission Rate | Not reported |
Admission Office | College House, 94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha Colombo |
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Student Enrollment | 10,000-14,999 |
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Academic Staff | 600-699 |
Control Type | Public |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Continuous |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Not reported |
Career Services | Not reported |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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