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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Z score for selection to University courses 2007- 2008 academic year (2007 A/L examination)
UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS – ACADEMIC YEAR 2007/2008 (GCE A/L AUGUST 2007). Minimum “Z” Score for selection to various courses of study in Colombo district It is interesting to note that Z score values for the admission has reduced compared with the last year (2006 A/L examination). Z score values for some courses Medicine 2006-2.0357 2007-1.9910 Biological […]
Student Jobs – Take a part-time job while studying in University
It is very common that students do part-time jobs while studying in foreign universities. It’s obvious that if you don’t work, you will have more time to study, but doing a job can get you some income to survive or get some pocket money without depending on parents. Research has shown that those students who […]
Local vs foreign education
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 […]
Bachelor’s degree programs in USA
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 […]
Select Universities and Courses in Sri Lankan Universities
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, […]
Top achievers at 2007 A/L Examination
More top students from outstation schools Royal, Visakha, Aloysius and Christ Church topped the 2007 GCE A/L Examination results released on 1 January 2008 by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka. The top student in the Mathematics stream is Thirimadura Charith Yasendra Mendis (Royal College, Colombo), while Tharani Gavisha Mattake Gamage (Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo) <photo […]
Seminar on Higher Education Choices after A/L
Choosing a degree or other Higher Education course requires a lot of research – there is a huge choice and variety in the types of courses available, their location and free time/ social/ leisure opportunities, These can be discussed at theSeminar organized by studentlanka.com on 30 August 2007, at National Museum Auditorium, Sir Marcus Fernando […]
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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 […]
World Biodiversity day 2007 at University of Sri Jayewardenepura
World Biodiversity day 2007 at University of Sri Jayewardenepura Originally uploaded by Dr Hiran Amarasekera. To commemorate this day Department of Forestry and Environment Science of University of Sri Jayewardenepura organized a program to introduce Biodiversity of the University to students and general public. Jayewardenepura University contains various plant and animal life. In this program […]
