In Sri Lanka, pursuing a career in medicine is a dream for many biological science students, often encouraged by parents. However, the path to becoming a doctor is highly competitive and comes with its own set of challenges. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of medical education in Sri Lanka, including the pros…
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…
In a thought-provoking discussion with Sirasa TV, Professor Sampath Amaratunge, Chairman of the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka, shed light on the often-overlooked potential of science degrees. While many students and parents remain fixated on pursuing medical studies, Prof. Amaratunge highlighted the diverse and rewarding career prospects that science disciplines offer within Sri Lanka…
Biological Science students can apply for various courses (Medicine, Health Sciences, Biological Science, Applied Science, Food Science and Technology, Molecular Biology etc.). Out of these, only biological science courses are analyzed here. Biological Science degree courses are available in eight universities in Sri Lanka. We analyzed 2022 A/L Z score minimum values for university selection…
Choosing the right university is crucial to shaping your future academic and professional journey. As you apply to universities in Sri Lanka, it’s essential to consider various factors that will ensure you make an informed choice. In this blog post, we’ll explore ten things to consider when applying to universities in Sri Lanka. 1. Student…
Introducing the new BSc Honours Degree in Polymer Science and Industrial Management offered by the Department of Polymer Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardnepura. The University of Sri Jayewardenepura has launched a new course for 2023 A/L A Level students: the BSc Honours Degree in Polymer Science and Industrial Management.…
Sri Lankan state universities offer a wide variety of bachelor’s degree programs that accept students from any A/L subject stream (Biological Science, Physical Science, Commerce, Arts or Technology stream). Check University degree programs for specific subject combinations Here is a comprehensive list of courses open to students of all backgrounds extracted using UGC handbook for…
Pursuing higher education is important. As a Sri Lankan student, you may wonder – how many graduates and postgraduates do our local universities produce every year? Understanding these numbers can help guide your academic decisions. Sri Lankan Univesity statistics published by the Univesity Grants Commission in Sri Lanka present a summary of students who graduated…
Based on the data provided by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka, the number of students admitted to universities for the 2022/2023 academic year, based on 2022 A/L results is 42,147. No of students eligible and admitted to state universities Number of students who sat for the 2022 G.C.E A/L Examination: 274,304Number eligible for…
We’ve compiled a list of the top (best) universities in Sri Lanka for 2023-2024. You can explore their rankings based on three well-known World University Ranking Lists: Webometrics, QS Higher Education Ranking, and THE Higher Education World Ranking. Webometrics and THE ranking lists both state and private universities in Sri Lanka. 1. Webometrics World University…