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University of Sri Jayewardenepura

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world rank  3842

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Overview

Established in 1959, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Nugegoda (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Western Province. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJP) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Sri Lankan higher education institution. University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 65-year-old Sri Lankan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USJP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Sri Jayewardenepura' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) ශ්‍රී ජයවර්ධනපුර විශ්ව විද්‍යාලය
Acronym USJP
Founded 1959
Motto Vijja Uppattam Setta
Among all that arise, knowledge is the greatest
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University Location

Address Gangodawila
Nugegoda
10250 Western Province
Sri Lanka
University of Sri Jayewardenepura's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Sri Jayewardenepura Phone Number +94 (11) 275 8000
University of Sri Jayewardenepura Fax Number +94

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Sri Jayewardenepura's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

University of Sri Jayewardenepura: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Sri Jayewardenepura's admission information.

University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Sri Jayewardenepura a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Sri Jayewardenepura's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of Sri Jayewardenepura's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Admission Office Admission Office

Gangodawaila
Nugeogoda



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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Sri Jayewardenepura has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Control Type Control Type

University of Sri Jayewardenepura is a public higher education institution.


University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Sri Jayewardenepura is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Sri Jayewardenepura does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Sri Jayewardenepura's main facilities:


University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Sri Jayewardenepura's main services:


University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Sri Jayewardenepura is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Sri Jayewardenepura's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Facebook page University of Sri Jayewardenepura's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of Sri Jayewardenepura's X (formerly Twitter) page University of Sri Jayewardenepura's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Sri Jayewardenepura's YouTube channel University of Sri Jayewardenepura's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Instagram page University of Sri Jayewardenepura's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Sri Jayewardenepura's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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