Degree programs of John Kotelawala Defence University Academy
Updated: 12 May 2013 – Apply for Fee Levying Non Military Courses at KDU for 2013/ 2014 intake before 07 June .2013
Sir John Kotelawala Defense University (KDU) offers degree courses at both undergraduate and post graduate levels. Founded in 1981 as a Defence Academy, KDU was elevated to the level of a university in 1986.
It offers following degree programs:
(1) Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). Five and a half years (Male only) For those who have passed Bio Science Subjects(Biology, Chemistry and Physics) at the GCE (A/L)Examination.
(2) Bachelor of Science (BSc) Engineering in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical & Electronic/Marine. Four years (Male & Female) For those who have passed Physical Science subjects at theGCE (A/L) Examination.
(3) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – Three years (Male & Female) For those who have passed three of the following Subjects at the GCE (A/L)Examination. Accountancy, Political Science,Agricultural Sciences, Economics, Geography,Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Business Statistics, History, Business Studies, Chemistry,Physics, Sinhala/ Tamil, English (Subject No 73),Logic & Scientific Method, Mathematics/ Combined Mathematics
(4) Bachelor of Science (BSc) Management & Technical Sciences. Three years (Male & Female) For those who have passed Bio Science (withPhysics or Mathematics as a subject) or PhysicalScience subjects at the GCE (A/L) Examination.
(5) Bachelor of Science (BSc) Logistic Management. – Three years (Male & Female) For those who have passed three (3) of the followingsubjects at the GCE (A/L) Examination.Accountancy, Business Studies, Geography, Logicand Scientific Method, Economics, Mathematics/Combined Mathematics, English (Subject No 73),General Information Technology, Business Statistics,Communication and Media Studies
(6) Bachelor of Science (BSc) Social Studies.- Three years (Male & Female) For those who have passed three (03) subjects including at least two (02)of the following subjects at the GCE (A/L)Examination. Geography, Business Statistics,Economics, Logic and Scientific Method, History,Communication and Media Studies, English (Subject No 73), General Information Technology, Mathematics, Political Science, Business Studies
The duration of all the degree programmes is three years except MBBS and BSc Engineering degree programmes of which the durations are five & a half and four years respectively. One year Advanced Military Training component of the above degree programmes will be provided at the respective Military Academies of the Army / Navy / Air Force (except for MBBS) as determined by the Board of Management.
Fee Levying Non Military Courses at KDU
KDU recently started enrolling civilian students on payment basis to follow degree programmes under Engineering, Law, Information and Communication Technology, Logistics Management and Social Sciences streams. On the successful completion of these non military academic studies, they are awarded the following Bachelor’s Degrees respectively.
a. BSc in Engineering
b. Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
c. BSc in Information and Communication Technology
d. BSc in Logistics Management
e. BSc in Social Sciences
For details on Fee Levying Non Military Courses at KDU 2013/ 2014 Intake visit http://www.kdu.ac.lk/index.php?id=80
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences at KDU
Recently established Faculty of Allied Health Sciences offer following degree programs.
DEGREE PROGRAMMES – 03 years + 1 year
• B.Sc. in Nursing
• B.Sc. in Physiotherapy
• B.Sc. ill Medical Laboratory Sciences
• B.Sc. ill Radiography
• B.Sc. ill Pharmacy
For details visit: http://www.kdu.ac.lk/index.php?id=376
Update 2013 March: Apply for Undergraduate Cadetship degrees before 15 March 2013
http://www.kdu.ac.lk/index.php?id=374
For detials visit KDU web site | Download 2012 brochure
Deadline for application of MBBS, BSc 2012 courses – 29-Feb2012
Deadline for B.Sc. in AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (Fee levying) – 23 April 2010 (Brochure – pdf)
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dear sir,i did my A/l in bio stream by English medium!i got 3 s passes !can i apply for the medicine degree!?
Sir,I hv passed d 2012 A/L exm in Biology with 1.49 z scr marks..may I know wrther that z cre is sufficient for the MBBS dgree or not..?I hv done sports & cadet also..plzz sir give me an answr.
Sir,I hv passed d 2012 A/L exm in Biology with 1.49 z scr marks..may I know wrther that z cre is sufficient for the MBBS dgree or not..?I hv done sports & cadet also..
i need to apply for medicine. when is the application call for 2013 batch
Supun – Call KDU on above number and ask.
Dear sir, I sat A/L exam 2012 by maths subjects. my Z score is 1.5019 I want to join KDU to follow an engineer course. Please tell me whether how to apply for it and when the applications call for,
Dear sir,
When will your B.Sc. nursing batch start?
Shehan- Being a cadet can will be an added qualification for applying KDU. Please contact KDU for more details.
I’m 2012 a/l student. I do my a/l in commers scream. I was member of the cadet patton in my school. I would like to know it’s a collification to me to join with the degree program.
dear sir,i did my a/l exam in maths stream.my reusult is physics creadit pass and chemistry normal pass.math subject is week.plz tell me.about diploma course for me to suitable my result
i need to apply for medecine.when will the application call for 2013 batch???
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I need to apply for law digree in 2013 how do I apply.
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What are the general quilifications that are need to enter the university?
Please check the fees from KDU using the contact information given here.
How much is the course fee in aeronauticle engineering for students who are selecting to the engineering faculty?
Dilshan, Please check the gazette for application dates.
when will da application call for 2013 batch????
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i am a girl of 19 but i cant’ get medical degree its pathatic.. thx for da information any whayy
More info on Kotelawala Defense University (KDA) can be found in this daily news article
http://www.dailynews.lk/2010/03/05/fea03.asp
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So we can get a free medical degree here?
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