Quality of Universities and courses in Sri Lanka

Apr 09, 2009 4 Comments by Hiran

University Grants Commission, having recognized the need for Quality Assurance (QA) in the Sri Lankan Universities, has taken steps to introduce QA mechanisms to the University sector.  It has a quality assurance system based on external peer review, building on universities’ internal review procedures.  One such Quality review method is Subject Review (SR). It evaluates [...]

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Local vs foreign education

May 19, 2008 4 Comments by Hiran

The free university education in Sri Lanka is offered by 15 public universities, which enroll only 15% of those eligible to enter universities due to he lack of capacity. This results in parents and students are seeking overseas educational opportunities. It is estimated that around 7000 students go abroad for higher education while about 50,000 [...]

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Bachelor’s degree programs in USA

Feb 25, 2008 12 Comments by Hiran

Introduction to Higher education in America An American Bachelor’s (first) degree usually takes four years to complete. There are two major divisions in the type of school: public or private and college or university. A college offers only bachelor’s level degrees (BA/ BS), while a university is larger having both Bachelor’s degree programs and advanced [...]

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Select Universities and Courses in Sri Lankan Universities

Jan 09, 2008 53 Comments

The University Grants Commission of Sri Lnaka selects students for admission to undergraduate courses in fourteen (14) national Universities and four (04) Institutes. Number of students admitted to Sri Lankan Universities for 2007 – 2007 academic year are given below. University of Colombo Total Intake in 2006/7 : 1905 College House, 94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha, [...]

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Undergraduate scholarships for studying in India

Jan 04, 2008 84 Comments

According to Daily News, the High Commission of India in Colombo has announced the offer of 40 scholarships for Sri Lankan Nationals under the “Scheme of Scholarship for Nationals of Sri Lanka” for undergraduate courses in various Indian Universities, during the forthcoming session of 2008 – 2009. High Commission of India selects meritorious young Sri [...]

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Careers in Medical Sector

Aug 24, 2007 17 Comments

The Medical sector involves many different professions. There are doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, pharmacists, radiographers and the list goes on. Depending on their qualifications, health-care personnel can work in government or private hospitals, nursing homes, or pharmacies in Sri Lanka or abroad. Apart from a Doctor (General Practitioner) and a Dentist, there are various professions [...]

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Higher Education Choices for 18+ (after GCE AL) in Sri Lanka and aborad

Aug 12, 2007 41 Comments

Doing A Level again? A/L Is the most difficult exam in the education system of Sri Lanka. Therefore, if you did not work hard for the first time, you may like to sit for the A/L again. Remember good A/L results are important for all higher education degree programs, and also to get a good [...]

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Courses you can do after Advanced Level

Apr 19, 2007 121 Comments

(Post updated on 17 August 2010) 1. Firstly, of course you can do A Level again, If you did not work hard for the first time. // 2. If you are sure about your exam results, then await for results to enter into Sri Lankan Public University system, which offer excellent degrees at no cost. [...]

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University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Apr 19, 2007 13 Comments

University of Peradeniya is located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, in Peradeniya, close to Kandy Address: Peradeniya. Tel.: 081-238 830, 081- 238 8302 – 5 Faculty of Arts Tel.: 081 238 8957, 081 238 8345 Faculty of Agriculture Dean Tel.: 081 238 8041 Faculty of Dental Science Tel.: 081 238 7504 – 6 [...]

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University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Apr 19, 2007 7 Comments

This is the oldest University in Sri Lanka located in urban centre of Colombo. Address: “College House”, 94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha, Colombo 03. Tel.: 011 – 258 1835, 258 4695, 258 5509Faculties and Institutes: Sripalee Campus, Wewala, Horana. Tel. : 034 – 226 1371, 2261372 Faculty of Science Tel.: 258 3106 / 7 94, Kumaratunga [...]

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