If you unable to enter National University with good Z-scores 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 external degrees offered by different National Universities in Sri Lanka. The advantage of going for such a degree is you can do studies while doing a Job. After registering in the particular university, classes offered by various Private educational (tuition) centers should be followed before sitting for the examinations.
| External Degree Course | ||
| 1. | Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Automation Technologies | University of Colombo |
| 2. | Bachelor of Information Technology | |
| 3. | Bachelor of Science in Financial Engineering | |
| 4. | Bachelor of Business Administration | University of Peradeniya |
| 5. | Bachelor of Arts (General) | |
| 6. | B.Sc. Business Administration (General) | University of Sri Jayewardenepura |
| 7. | Bachelor of Humanities & Social Sciences | |
| 8. | Bachelor of Arts in English (General) | |
| 9. | B.Sc. Management (Public) General | |
| 10. | Bachelor of Commerce (General) | |
| 11. | Bachelor of Social Sciences (General) in Environmental and Development Studies | |
| 12. | Bachelor of Information Technology | University of Moratuwa |
| 13. | Bachelor of Science in Plantation Management | Wayamba University of Sri Lanka |
| 14. | Bachelor of Science in Food Quality Management | |
| 15. | B.Sc. (Physiotherapy) Diploma -to – Degree upgrade | University of Kelaniya |
| 16. | Bachelor of Science (Speech & Language Therapy) | |
| 17. | Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) | |
| 18. | Bachelor of Commerce (Special) | |
| 19. | Bachelor of Science (General) | |
| 20. | Bachelor of Business Management | |
| 21. | Bachelor of Arts | |
| 22. | Bachelor of Business Administration | Rajarata University of Sri Lanka |
| 23. | Bachelor of Business Administration (General) | |
| 24. | Bachelor of Arts | University of Ruhuna |
| 25. | Bachelor of Business Administration (Agribusiness Management) | Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka |
| 26. | Bachelor of Commerce | University of Jaffna |
| 27. | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) General | South Eastern University of Sri Lanka |
| 28. | Bachelor of Business Administration (General) | |
| 29. | Bachelor of Arts (BA) General | |
| 30. | Bachelor of Performing Arts (External) General | University of the Visual & Performing Arts |
| 31 | Bachelor of Business Management (External) General | Eastern University,Sri Lanka |
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UGC has approved following External Degrees & Extension Courses.
University of Peradeniya
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
University of Moratuwa
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
University of Kelaniya
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
University of Ruhuna
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
University of the Visual & Performing Arts
We will have a brief look at some recognized external degrees in Sri Lanka.
This degree is offered by University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC). It’s one of most popular external degrees in Sri Lanka. BIT is a degree programme which was introduced in year 2000. It has duration of 3 years. However you can obtain a diploma at end of 1st year as a part qualification. It is considered as nationally and internationally recognized information and communication qualification. You can follow BIT, If you have three passes in the G.C.E. (A/L) examination in one sitting and a credit pass for Mathematics in the G.C.E. (O/L).
Details: https://studentlanka.com/2011/09/19/bachelor-of-information-technology-bit-external-degree-from-ucsc/
This is another popular external degree in Sri Lanka offered by Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. It’s a university that offers the best Management courses in the country. Therefore each year large number of candidates get registered for this external degree. It’s conducted by Department of Business Administration. Course duration is 3 years. You should have at least 3 passes in A/L in one sitting. There are three other external degrees offered by University of Sri Jayewardenepura such as
Conducted by the Department of Public Administration,University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Conducted under the Department of Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Many universities in Sri Lanka offer B.A external degrees.
BA degrees of University of Sri Jayewardenepura
University of Sri Jayewardenepura offers three Extenal degrees in Arts.
Bachelor of Arts (General) External Degree in Humanities and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts Social Sciences (General) External Degree in Environmental and Development Studies
Bachelor of Arts in English (General) External Degree
Bachelor of Arts (BA) at University of Peradeniya
The Faculty of Arts of the University of Peradeniya conducts the BA Degree programme since the establishment of the External Examinations Division in 1978.
B.A(General/Special Degree) (Kelaniya)
University of Kelaniya has started this programme in 1993. You have to first register for General degree and based on your performance at 1st year limited number of students will be registered for Special degree. You should have obtained at least 3 passes at GCE A/L examination together with 6 passes at GCE O/L including 3 Credit passes. (Maths should be Credit pass or above). Other recognized qualifications are also considered.
B.A General (External) Degree at University of Ruhuna
https://studentlanka.com/2015/04/14/external-degrees-university-of-ruhuna/
This is another degree offered by University of Kelaniya. There are two subject combinations which can be selected according to your preference. To enter this degree programme you should have obtained 3 passes at GCE A/L including Combined Mathematics. Candidates for External Degree Courses should have completed 18 years of age. A certified copy of the Birth Certificate should be forwarded with the application for registration. More…
Bachelor of Commerce is a there year degree programme conducted by University of Kelaniya. You should have obtained 3 passes at GCE A/L preferably in Commerce stream.
Similarly University of Peradeniya also offers some external degrees.
Here we have mentioned only some of most popular external degrees offered by National universities in Sri Lanka. Some students follow Degrees at Open University.
External Degrees at University of Kelaniya
https://studentlanka.com/2013/03/06/external-degrees-university-of-kelaniya/
External Degrees at University of Colombo
https://studentlanka.com/2014/03/14/external-degrees-university-of-colombo/
External Degrees at University of Sri Jayewardenepura
https://studentlanka.com/2013/12/21/external-degrees-university-of-sri-jayewardenepura-bsc-management-bcom-ba-2014/
External Degrees at University of Peradeniya
https://studentlanka.com/2014/02/08/external-degrees-university-of-peradeniya/
External Degrees at University of Ruhuna
https://studentlanka.com/2015/04/14/external-degrees-university-of-ruhuna/
Online degrees in Sri Lanka
CIMA – a quick guide
BIT External Degree from UCSC
Educational Loans by Sri Lankan banks
National Institute of Business Management-NIBM
Sri Lanka Law College
NIBM
SLIIT,
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