This post links various state universities and higher educational institutes operating under the University Grants Commission (UGC). These institutions offer diverse courses in Arts, Management and Commerce, Biological Science, Physical Science, and Technology streams.

By following the links to each university, you can explore the different faculties and select the courses that best match your interests and career aspirations. Check out the respective universities and their faculties in the list below to start your academic journey!

UGC Handbook describes the selection procedure for undergraduate courses in these16 Universities, 02 Campuses and the 02 Institutes.

List of State Universities and Higher Educational Institutes with weblinks

• University of Colombo
• University of Peradeniya
• University of Sri Jayewardenepura
• University of Kelaniya
• University of Moratuwa
• University of Jaffna
• University of Ruhuna
• Eastern University, Sri Lanka
• South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
• Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
• Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
• Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
• Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
• University of the Visual & Performing Arts
• Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine, Sri Lanka
• University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka
• Sripalee Campus, University of Colombo
• Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
• University of Colombo School of Computing
• Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Different Faculties in each university

You can access Different universities and faculties of study in each university in following link in UGC website.

https://ugc.ac.lk/index.php?option=com_university&view=list&Itemid=25&lang=en

Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL)

The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) which is also established under the above
Universities Act offers courses of study using distance-learning methodologies. Information
regarding admission requirements of the courses of study offered by the OUSL can be obtained here.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is responsible for selection and allocation of students to these State Universities and Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs) established under the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 (as amended).

Explore these institutions and find the perfect course for you. Good luck with your studies!