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 [...]

The easiest way of obtaining a degree in Sri Lanka is entering a National university based on your GCE A/L examination results. If you unable to enter State university as an internal student, still you can obtain a degree by registering as an external student. Such degrees are known as External Degrees. There are many [...]

Many students get confused in marking their preferences in filling the UGC form to enter into a national university in Sri Lanka. This provides some advice based on a document issued to students by popular A/L Combined Mathematics Teacher Mr. Praja Renuka. In the UGC form, you have to select the course preference order and [...]

The course is designed to provide policy makers, regulators, scientists and NGOs/civil society leaders, specifically from developing countries (ODA-countries), the knowledge and training necessary to develop a holistic view on the issues surrounding GMOs. The goal is to empower the participants with transdisciplinary information on GMOs, in order to critically evaluate the issue from their [...]

Ultimate goal of doing A/L examination in Science stream is to  enter into  Medical or Engineering Faculty. However if you are unable to get a good Z-score then you have to opt for science degree program.  Obtaining a degree from a national university will establish a solid foundation for your life and career. Different universities [...]

In Sri Lanka currently some private banks and few state banks offer student loans. Out of these Sampath Bank Pvt Ltd,. is a leader in Student Loan market in Sri Lanka. They offer a comprehensive loan programme for Sri Lankan students. This Educational Student Loan Programme facilitates courses offered by following institutes Manipal University degree [...]

Students who sat G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination held in August 2009 can now apply undergraduate courses for 14 National universities and 4 institutes. You can download the book published by University Grants Commission, “Admission to undergraduate courses of the universities in Sri Lanka – Academic Year 2009 – 2010 – Based on GCE A/L Examination [...]

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Eight Sri Lankan Universities have medical faculties:  Colombo, Sri Jayawardanepura, Jaffna, Galle, Peradeniya, Kelaniya, Batticaloa and Rajarata. The output of all medical schools is around 1200 and they receive the degree MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) . The training period is around five years plus a residency period (Internship) of one year [...]

Student asked me yesterday, that she has only one B and two C passes for GCE A/L examination, so that she may not be selected to a government university in Sri Lanka. So what are the options for her to follow private higher degree program in Sri Lanka. Various higher education and career options for [...]