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ADMISSION OF STUDENTS WITH FOREIGNQUALIFICATIONS TO UNDERGRADUATECOURSES OF THE UNIVERSITIESIN SRI LANKA

ACADEMIC YEAR 2015/2016

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CONT

ENTS

CONTENTS

Title Page

Abbreviations iLocations of the Universities/Campuses/Institutes ii

Introduction 1Courses of Study 2Minimum Requirements for Admission of Students with Foreign Qualifications 5Documentary Evidences to be Submitted by the Candidate 5English Language Proficiency 6Academic Year in Sri Lankan Universities 6Processing of Applications 6Acknowledgement 7Selection and Offering of Places 7Accommodation 7Financial Assistance 7Fees Payable by Students with Foreign Qualifications 8

PART TWO

Titles of each course of study under different subject streams 10

Advanced Level subject pre-requisites to satisfy the entry requirements forfirst degree programmes 19

Arts StreamArts 19Arts (SP) 22Arts (SAB) 23Communication Studies 23Peace & Conflict Resolution 24Islamic Studies 24Arabic Language 24Teaching English as a Second Language(TESL)(New) 24Music/Dance/Art & Design/Drama & Theatre/ 24Visual & Technological Arts/Visual Arts

Commerce StreamManagement 27Management (Public) Special 27Estate Management & Valuation 27Commerce 27Management Studies (TV) 29Business Information Systems (Special)(BIS) 30

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Title Page Biological Science Stream

Medicine 32Dental Surgery 32Veterinary Science 32Agricultural Technology & Management 32Agriculture 33Food Science & Nutrition 33Food Science & Technology 33Ayurvedic Medicine 34Unani Medicine 34Siddha Medicine 34Biological Science 35Applied Sciences (Biological Science) 35Health Promotion 36Nursing 36Pharmacy 37Medical Laboratory Sciences 37Radiography 37Physiotherapy 38Molecular Biology & Biochemistry 38Fisheries & Marine Sciences 38Environmental Conservation & Management 39Animal Science & Fisheries 39Food Production & Technology Management 39Agricultural Resource Management & Technology 40Agribusiness Management 40Green Technology 40Animal Science 41Export Agriculture 41Aquatic Resources Technology 42

Physical Science StreamEngineering 44Engineering (EM) - Earth Resources Engineering 45Engineering (TM) - Textile & Clothing Technology 45Physical Science 45Computer Science 46Applied Sciences (Physical Science) 46Transport & Logistics Management 48Industrial Statistics & Mathematical Finance 48Statistics & Operations Research 48Computing & Information Systems 49Physical Science-ICT (New) 49

Engineering Technology StreamEngineering Technology (ET) (New) 51

Biosystems Technology StreamBiosystems Technology (BST) (New) 53

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Annex I - Unicodes 73Annex II - Subject Index 78Annex III - Courses of study with medium of instructions 83Annex IV - Addresses of Universities & Institutes offering undergraduate courses 85Application Form for University Admission (Academic Year 2015/2016)

PART THREE

Title Page

Information Communication Technology (New) 55

Courses of study for which students from different streamsare eligible

Information Technology (IT) 57Management & Information Technology (MIT) 57Quantity Surveying 58Surveying Science 58Town & Country Planning 58Architecture 59Fashion Design & Product Development 60Landscape Architecture 60Design 61Law 61Facilities Management 62Computation & Management 62Management and Information Technology (SEUSL) 63Science & Technology 63Computer Science & Technology 64Entrepreneurship & Management 65Tea Technology & Value Addition 65Industrial Information Technology 65Mineral Resources & Technology 66Palm & Latex Technology and Value Addition 66Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management 67Physical Education 67Sports Science & Management 67Speech & Hearing Sciences 68Information Technology & Management 68Tourism & Hospitality Management 68Information Systems 69Translation Studies 70Film & Television Studies 70Project Management 70Information & Communication Technology (ICT) 71Software Engineering 71Food Business Management (New) 72Marine and Fresh Water Sciences (New) 72

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ABBREVIATIONS

UGC - University Grants Commission

CMB - University of Colombo

PDN - University of Peradeniya

SJP - University of Sri Jayewardenepura

KLN - University of Kelaniya

MRT - Universityof Moratuwa

UJA - University of Jaffna

RUH - University of Ruhuna

EUSL - Eastern University, Sri Lanka

SEUSL - South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

RUSL - Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

SUSL - Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

WUSL - Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

UWU - Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka

UVPA - University of the Visual & Performing Arts

OUSL - The Open University of Sri Lanka

IIM - Institute of Indigenous Medicine

GWAI - Gampaha Wickramaarachchi Ayurveda Institute

UCSC - University of Colombo School of Computing

SVIAS - Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies

RAFA - Ramanathan Academy of Fine Arts

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Vavuniya

RUSL

Trincomalee

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 The university system in Sri Lanka operates within the framework laid down in the Universities ActNo. 16 of 1978 as amended. The selection of students for admission to undergraduate courses in theuniversities is a task assigned to the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the said Act. TheUGC carries out this task in consultation with the Universities /Campuses /Institutes.

1.2 The UGC selects students for admission to undergraduate courses in the following Higher EducationalInstitutions [fourteen (14) National Universities, three (3) Campuses and five (05) Institutes] whichhave been set up under the Universities Act;

University of ColomboUniversity of PeradeniyaUniversity of Sri JayewardenepuraUniversity of KelaniyaUniversity of MoratuwaUniversity of JaffnaUniversity of RuhunaEastern University, Sri LankaSouth Eastern University of Sri LankaRajarata University of Sri LankaSabaragamuwa University of Sri LankaWayamba University of Sri LankaUva Wellassa University of Sri LankaUniversity of the Visual & Performing ArtsSripalee CampusTrincomalee CampusVavuniya CampusInstitute of Indigenous MedicineGampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda InstituteUniversity of Colombo School of ComputingSwami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri LankaRamanathan Academy of Fine Arts, University of Jaffna

1.3 This Handbook describes the selection procedure for students with foreign qualifications toundergraduate courses of the Higher Educational Institutions mentioned above. The rules andregulations laid down herein are subject to revision in terms of any decisions made by theGovernment / University Grants Commission.

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1.1 COURSE OF STUDY

The following courses of study can be offered at first degree level in the universities in Sri Lanka. Theduration of each of these courses of study is indicated against them.

1. Medicine - 5 years2. Dental Surgery - 4 years3. Veterinary Science - 4 years4. Agriculture - 4 years5. Food Science & Nutrition - 4 years6. Biological Science - 3 years (Special 4 years)7. Applied Sciences (Bio. Science) - 3 years8. Engineering - 4 years9. Engineering (EM) - 4 years10. Engineering (TM) - 4 years11. Quantity Surveying - 4 years12. Computer Science - 3 years (Special 4 years)13. Physical Science - 3 years (Special 4 years)14. Surveying Science - 4 years15. Applied Sciences (Phy. Science) - 3 years16. Management - 4 years17. Estate Management & Valuation - 4 years18. Commerce - 4 years19. Arts - 3 years (Special 4 years)20. Arts (SP) - 4 years21. Arts (SAB) - 3 years22. Management Studies (TV) - 3 years23. Architecture - 5 years24. Design - 3 years25. Law - 4 years26. Information Technology - 4 years27. Management & Information Technology - 4 years28. Public Management (Special) - 4 years29. Communication Studies - 3 years30. Town & Country Planning - 4 years31. Peace & Conflict Resolution - 3 years32. Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery - 6 years

1.4 COURSES OF STUDY

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33. Unani Medicine & Surgery - 6 years34. Fashion Design & Product Development - 5 years35. Food Science & Technology - 4 years36. Siddha Medicine - 6 years37. Nursing - 120 Credits38. Information & Communication Technology - 3 years39. Agricultural Technology & Management - 4 years40. Health Promotion - 3 years41. Pharmacy - 120 Credits42. Medical Laboratory Sciences - 120 Credits43. Radiography - 120 Credits44. Physiotherapy - 120 Credits45. Environmental Conservation & Management - 3 years46. Facilities Management - 4 years47. Transport & Logistics Management - 4 years48. Molecular Biology and Biochemistry - 3 years (Special 4 years)49. Industrial Statistics & Mathematical Finance - 3 years (Special 4 years)50. Statistics & Operations Research - 4 years51. Computation & Management - 4 years52. Fisheries & Marine Sciences - 4 years53. Islamic Studies - 3 years54. Science & Technology - 4 years55. Computer Science & Technology - 4 years56. Entrepreneurship & Management - 4 years57. Animal Science - 4 years58. Music - 4 years59. Dance - 4 years60. Art & Design - 4 years61. Drama & Theatre - 4 years62. Visual & Technological Arts - 4 years63. Export Agriculture - 4 years64. Tea Technology & Value Addition - 4 years65. Industrial Information Technology - 4 years66. Mineral Resources & Technology - 4 years67. Business Information Systems (Special) - 4 years68. Management & Information Technology (SEUSL) - 3 years

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69. Computing & Information Systems - 4 years70. Physical Education - 4 years71. Sports Science & Management - 4 years72. Speech & Hearing Sciences - 4 years73. Arabic Language - 3 years74. Visual Arts - 4 years75. Animal Sciences & Fisheries - 4 years76. Food Production & Technology Management - 4 years77. Aquatic Resources Technology - 4 years78. Palm & Latex Technology and Value Addition - 4 years79. Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management - 4 years80. Information Technology & Management - 4 years81. Tourism & Hospitality Management - 4 years82. Agricultural Resource Management & Technology - 4 years83. Agric Business Management - 4 years84. Green Technology - 4 years85. Information Systems - 3 years

86. Landscape Architecture - 4 years

87. Translation Studies - 4 years

88. Software Engineering - 4 years

89. Film & Television Studies - 4 years

90. Project Management - 3 years

91. Engineering Technology (New) - 4 years

92. Biosystems Technology (New) - 4 years

93. Information Communication Technology (New) - 4 years

94. Physical Science-ICT (New) - 3 years

95. Marine & Fresh Water Sciences (New) - 4 years

96. Food Business Management (New) - 4 years

97. Teaching English as a Second Language (New) - 4 years

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2. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION OF STUDENTS WITH FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

2.1 Candidates with results at a foreign examination held outside Sri Lanka, deemed equivalent toG.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination of Sri Lanka are eligible to apply for admission to Universitiesin Sri Lanka.

a) Applicants are advised to attach to their applications the original letter obtained from theExaminations Board concerned, to prove that their educational qualifications are equivalent tothe G.C.E.(A/L) Examination of Sri Lanka or qualifications required for admission to a universityin their own country to follow an undergraduate course of study leading to a Bachelor’s Degree.

b) Applicants should ensure that all required passes should be obtained in one and the samesitting under a recognized Board of Examinations subject to the rules set out by the EducationAuthority of the country concerned.

2.2 The eligible candidates for admission under this special provision are;

I Candidates with foreign passportsII Candidates with Sri Lankan passports

In order to become eligible;

a) Sri Lankan candidates should have studied abroad for a period of not less than three academicyears immediately prior to sitting the qualifying examination.N.B. - Applicants must provide documentary proof.

b) Children of Sri Lankan diplomatic personnel attached to Sri Lankan diplomatic missions abroador on foreign assignments sponsored by the Government of Sri Lanka, should have studiedabroad at least for a period of three academic years in the six year period immediately prior tositting the qualifying examination.Note : However, the candidates who have satisfied the requirements for admission at a

foreign examination equivalent to G.C.E (A/L) Examination of Sri Lanka held locallytoo will be considered, if;a. They have sat the said examination locally within a period of 06 months from the

date of their returning to Sri Lanka after completion of a continuous period of notless than 2 1/2 years of studied abroad immediately prior to sitting the qualifyingexamination.

provided thatb. Their parents have returned to Sri Lanka on completion of the assignment having

served at least for a period of 03 years immediately prior to their child sitting thesaid examination locally.

N.B: Applicants must provide documentary proof.

I Documents in proof of the 2.1 & 2.2 above.II Duly certified copies of certificates in proof of satisfying the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)/

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)/International English Language Testing System(IELTS), if the candidate’s entry qualification under this provision is a High School Diploma.

III Original service letters of Father/Mother/Guardian, if the candidate is a Sri Lankan passportholder.

IV Documentary evidences in proof of funds (Candidate must submit an original letter from thebank stating the bank balance of Father/Mother/Guardian as a documentary evidence in proofof the availability of funds)

3. DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCES TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE CANDIDATE

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4. SUBJECT PRE-REQUISITES AND PARTICULARS FOR COURSES OF STUDY

The universities in Sri Lanka follow the semester system and there are two semesters per year. Thedate of commencement of the first term/semester of a particular academic year may vary from oneuniversity to another or from one Faculty of a university to another.

5. ACADEMIC YEAR IN SRI LANKAN UNIVERSITIES

6. PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS

English is the medium of instructions for the most of the degree programmes as indicated in Annex IIIon page 83. Accordingly, an applicant whose primary language is not English or whose previouseducation has been conducted in another language, must demonstrate a command of English sufficientto meet the demands of classroom instructions, written assignments and participation in tutorials anddiscussions. Therefore, applicants whose primary language is not English or whose previous educationhas not been in English must provide evidence of proficiency in English i.e. achieve a minimum scoreof 79 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or achieve a minimum score of 6.5 onthe International English Language Testing System (IELTS) etc.

4. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Application forms are available on the UGC website or the Handbook published by the UGC.

All the applications should be forwarded to Senior Assistant Secretary (University Admissions),University Grants Commission, No 20, Ward Place, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka.

a) Children of Sri Lankan diplomats seeking admission to Universities in Sri Lanka should forwardtheir applications through the Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Republic Building, Colombo01, Sri Lanka.

b) The UGC charges a fee of US $ 30 for processing the applications. Therefore, every applicationshould be accompanied by a Bank Draft of US $ 30 payable to the University Grants Commission,being the application processing fee. Also you can pay the application processing fee online viathe official website of the UGC (www.ugc.ac.lk) and send the duly signed Online PaymentReceipt generated at the end of the transaction along with the application. Applications which donot accompany the application processing fee will not be considered for admission. Please notethat this processing fee is not refundable.

c) All applications that satisfy the criteria for university admission in Sri Lanka will be forwarded torespective universities/faculties. All such applications will then be scrutinized by the AdmissionsCommittees of the respective universities/faculties & make recommendations to the UGC withregard to admission of the applicants. Then the UGC will communicate with the applicants regardingthe final offer.

d) It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that his/her application is accompanied by allrelevant supporting documents. All documents must be duly certified by the relevant authorities.

e) Failure to submit the relevant documents and certificates along with the application may result inrejection of the application for University admission under this special provision.

f) Closing date for applications for the academic year 2015/2016 will be on 14th July 2016.

The contact details are given below for further inquiries.

Tele : +9411-2695301/02 or +9411-3054168Fax : +9411-2691678E-mail : [email protected] : www.ugc.ac.lk

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All applications will be acknowledged within two weeks of receiving the applications by e-mail &post. The acknowledgement merely indicates that the UGC has received the application and it doesnot mean that the application has been processed.

7. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT7. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1. The number of places reserved for this category of students are very limited and at present it is up to0.5 % of the total number of places available in each course of study. Selections of candidates withforeign qualifications are based on the following order of priority;

a) Children of Sri Lankan diplomatic personnel who are/have been stationed in other countries.b) Children of foreign diplomatic personnel working in Sri Lanka.c) Applicants from SAARC countries who seek admission.d) Sri Lankan applicants not covered under (a) above.e) Other foreign applicants not covered under (b) or (c) above.

All selected candidates will be admitted on fee levying basis except the candidates under category(a) above.

2. Up to 4.5 % of the places over and above the proposed intake in each course of study will beallocated to students who satisfy the criteria for admission under this provision. All candidates underthis category will be admitted on fee levying basis.

Selected candidates who wish to accept the offer should make arrangements to get themselvesregistered at the universities to which they will be assigned in consultation with the Registrar of therelevant university.

All prospective foreign students should be noted that the Government of the Democratic SocialistRepublic of Sri Lanka will not convert tourist visa to student visa. Therefore, no person who wishesto gain admission to a university should enter the country on tourist visa and they should makearrangements to obtain visas in advance.

8. SELECTION AND OFFERING OF PLACES

In view of the limited hostel facilities available, the universities are not in a position to provide hostelaccommodation to students gaining admission under this provision.

9. ACCOMMODATION

No scholarships or other financial assistance will be provided by the Government of Sri Lanka tocandidates selected for admission under this provision.

10. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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10.1. FEES PAYABLE BY STUDENTS WITH FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS Those who are admitted to universities under this provision are liable to pay the following combinedtuition and examination fees. Therefore, the applicants should submit with their applications, documen-tary evidence in proof of the availability of funds. However, students who will be selected under section8 (1) (a) above are exempted from the following tuition and examination fees.

Field of Study Annual Course fee

Medical and Dental Sciences US $ 12,500Para Medical Courses

NursingPharmacyMedical Laboratory Sciences US $ 10,000RadiographyPhysiotherapySpeech and Hearing Sciences

EngineeringEngineering (EM)Engineering (TM)DesignFashion Design & Product DevelopmentArchitecture US $ 8,000Quantity SurveyingTown & Country PlanningLandscape ArchitectureFacilities ManagementTransport & Logistics ManagementAyurvedic Medicine & SurgeryUnani MedicineSiddha Medicine

AgricultureVeterinary ScienceFood Science & NutritionBiological ScienceApplied Sciences (Biological Science)Physical SciencePhysical Science - ICTSurveying ScienceApplied Sciences (Physical Science)Food Science & TechnologyAgricultural Technology & Management US $ 6,000Tea Technology & Value AdditionIndustrial Information TechnologyMineral Resources & TechnologyFood Production and Technology ManagementPalm & Latex Technology and Value AdditionAgricultural Resource Management &

TechnologyGreen TechnologyHealth PromotionMarine and Fresh Water SciencesScience & TechnologyComputer Science & TechnologyComputer Science

10.1. FEES PAYABLE BY STUDENTS WITH FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS

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Information TechnologyManagement & Information TechnologyInformation & Communication TechnologyInformation Communication TechnologyManagement and Information Technology (SEUSL)Computing & Information SystemsInformation Technology & ManagementInformation SystemsSoftware EngineeringAnimal Science & Fisheries US $ 6,000Aquatic Resources TechnologyPhysical EducationSports Science & ManagementEnvironmental Conservation & ManagementMolecular Biology & BiochemistryIndustrial Statistics & Mathematical FinanceStatistics & Operations ResearchComputation & ManagementFisheries & Marine SciencesAnimal Science & Export AgricultureEngineering TechnologyBiosystems Technology

Law US $ 5,000

Management and Commerce Entrepreneurship & Management

Estate Management & ValuationManagement Studies (TV)Public Management (Special)Business Information Systems (Special) US $ 4,000Hospitality, Tourism and Events ManagementTourism & Hospitality ManagementAgric Business ManagementProject ManagementFood Business Management

Humanities and Social SciencesIslamic Studies & Arabic Language

MusicDanceArt & DesignCommunication Studies US $ 3,000Peace & Conflict ResolutionDrama & TheatreVisual & Technological ArtsVisual ArtsTranslation StudiesFilm & Television StudiesTeaching English as a Second Language

However, Universities/ Institutes may decide to offer scholarships in the form of a waiver up to 50%of the fees stated above to other students who will be selected under section 8 (1) above fromSAARC Countries, Sri Lankan students and other students with good academic achievements fromthe Asian Region. However, this concession will not be given to the students selected under 8 (2)above.

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(1) ARTS STREAM

1. Arts University of Colombo University of Kelaniya University of Sri Jayewardenepura University of Ruhuna University of Peradeniya University of Jaffna Eastern University, Sri Lanka South Eastern University of Sri Lanka Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

2. Arts (SP) Sri Pali Campus (SP)

3. Arts(SAB) Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

4. Communication Studies Trincomalee campus of Eastern University

5. Peace and Conflict Resolution University of Kelaniya

6. Islamic Studies South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

7. Arabic Language South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

8. Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) University of Kelaniya

PART TWO

1 Titles of each Course of Study under different subject streams

Different courses of study are available in Universities and Higher Education Institutes. You may observeslight differences in the titles of ‘similar’ Courses of Study offered by different Universities. Universitieshave the autonomy to offer different Courses of Study, which they have the expertise and facilities.

Subjects available at the Advanced Level Examination are classified into six (06) main streams asfollows:

(1) Arts Stream(2) Commerce Stream(3) Biological Science Stream(4) Physical Science Stream(5) Engineering Technology Stream(6) Biosystems Technology Stream

Page numbers from 10 to 72 will guide you to obtain details of the courses of study under each of theabove subject streams you are interested in such as names of the universities, names of the degrees,entry requirements of the courses of study etc.

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9. Music University of the Visual & Performing Arts Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies Ramanathan Academy of Fine Arts

10. Dance University of the Visual & Performing Arts Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies Ramanathan Academy of Fine Arts

11. Drama & Theatre University of the Visual & Performing Arts Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies

12. Visual Arts University of the Visual & Performing Arts

13. Visual & Technological Arts Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies

14. Art & Design Ramanathan Academy of Fine Arts

(2) COMMERCE STREAM

1. Management University of Colombo University of Peradeniya University of Sri Jayewardenepura University of Kelaniya 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

2 Management (Public) Special University of Sri Jayewardenepura

3 Estate Management & Valuation University of Sri Jayewardenepura

4 Commerce University of Sri Jayewardenepura University of Kelaniya University of Jaffna Eastern University, Sri Lanka South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

5 Management Studies (TV) Trincomalee Campus Vavuniya Campus

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6 Business Information Systems (Special) University of Sri Jayewardenepura

(3) BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE STREAM

1. Medicine University of Colombo University of Peradeniya University of Sri Jayewardenepura University of Kelaniya University of Jaffna University of Ruhuna Eastern University, Sri Lanka Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

2. Dental Surgery University of Peradeniya

3. Veterinary Science University of Peradeniya

4. Agricultural Technology & Management University of Peradeniya

5. Agriculture University of Jaffna Eastern University, Sri Lanka Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

6. Food Science & Nutrition Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

7. Food Science & Technology University of Peradeniya University of Sri Jayewardenepura Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

8. Ayurveda Institute of Indigenous Medicine Gampaha Wickramaarachchi Ayurveda Institute

9. Unani Institute of Indigenous Medicine

10. Siddha University of Jaffna Trincomalee Campus

11. Biological Science University of Colombo University of Peradeniya University of Sri Jayewardenepura

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University of Kelaniya University of Jaffna University of Ruhuna Eastern University, Sri Lanka South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

12. Applied Sciences (Biological Science) Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Vavuniya Campus

13. Health Promotion Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

14. Nursing University of Peradeniya University of Sri Jayewardenepura University of Jaffna University of Ruhuna Eastern University, Sri Lanka

15. Pharmacy University of Peradeniya University of Sri Jayewardenepura University of Jaffna University of Ruhuna

16. Medical Laboratory Sciences University of Peradeniya University of Sri Jayewardenepura University of Jaffna University of Ruhuna

17. Radiography University of Peradeniya

18. Physiotherapy University of Colombo University of Peradeniya

19. Molecular Biology & Biochemistry University of Colombo

20. Fisheries and Marine Sciences University of Ruhuna

21. Environmental Conservation & Management University of Kelaniya

22. Animal Science & Fisheries University of Peradeniya

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23. Food Production & Technology Management Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

24. Agricultural Resource Management & Technology University of Ruhuna

25. Agribusiness Management University of Ruhuna

26. Green Technology University of Ruhuna

27. Animal Science Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka

28. Export Agriculture Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka

29. Aquatic Resources Technology Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka

(4) PHYSICAL SCIENCE STREAM

1. Engineering University of Peradeniya University of Jaffna University of Ruhuna Universityof Moratuwa South Eastern University of Sri Lanka University of Sri Jayewardenepura

2. Engineering (EM) - Earth Resources Engineering Universityof Moratuwa

3. Engineering (TM) - Textile & Clothing Technology Universityof Moratuwa

4. Physical Science University of Colombo University of Peradeniya University of Sri Jayewardenepura University of Kelaniya University of Jaffna University of Ruhuna Eastern University, Sri Lanka South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

5. Computer Science University of Jaffna University of Ruhuna

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University of Colombo School of Computing Trincomalee Campus

6. Applied Sciences (Physical Science) Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Vavuniya Campus Trincomalee Campus

7. Transport & Logistics Management Universityof Moratuwa

8. Industrial Statistics & Mathematical Finance University of Colombo

9. Statistics & Operations Research University of Peradeniya

10. Computing & Information Systems Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

11. Physical Science - ICT University of Sri Jayewardenepura University of Kelaniya

(5) ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STREAM

1. Engineering Technology (ET) University of Sri Jayewardenepura University of Kelaniya University of Jaffna University of Ruhuna Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

(6) BIOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY (BST) STREAM

1. Biosystems Technology (BST) University of Sri Jayewardenepura University of Jaffna Eastern University, Sri Lanka Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka South Eastern University of Sri Lanka Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

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(7) Information Communication Technology University of Sri Jayewardenepura University of Kelaniya University of Ruhuna Rajarata University of Sri Lanka South Eastern University of Sri Lanka Vavuniya Campus

(8) COURSES OF STUDY FOR WHICH THE STUDENTS FROM DIFFERENT STREAMSARE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER

1. Information Technology (IT) University of Moratuwa

2. Management & Information Technology (MIT) University of Kelaniya

3. Quantity Surveying University of Moratuwa

4. Surveying Science Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

5. Town & Country Planning University of Moratuwa

6. Architecture University of Moratuwa

7. Fashion Design & Product Development University of Moratuwa

8. Landscape Architecture University of Moratuwa

9. Design University of Moratuwa

10. Law University of Colombo University of Peradeniya University of Jaffna

11. Facilities Management University of Moratuwa

12. Computation & Management University of Peradeniya

13. Management & Information Technology (SEUSL) South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

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14. Science & Technology Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka

15. Computer Science & Technology Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka

16. Entrepreneurship & Management Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka

17. Tea Technology & Value Addition Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka

18 Industrial Information Technology Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka

19. Mineral Resources & Technology Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka

20. Palm & Latex Technology and Value Addition Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka

21. Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka

22. Physical Education Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

23. Sports Science & Management University of Sri Jayewardenepura Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

24. Speech & Hearing Sciences University of Kelaniya

25. Information Technology & Management Universityof Moratuwa

26. Tourism & Hospitality Management Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

27. Information Systems University of Colombo School of Computing

28. Translation Studies University of Kelaniya University of Jaffna Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

29. Film & Television Studies University of Kelaniya

30. Project Management Vavuniya Campus

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31. Information & Communication Technology Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Vavuniya Campus

32. Software Engineering University of Kelaniya

33. Food Business Management Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

34. Marine & Fresh Water Sciences University of Ruhuna

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2 Advanced Level subject pre-requisites to satisfy the entry requirements for firstdegree programmes

In addition to the minimum admissions requirements specified in Part 1 Section 2 , candidates haveto fulfil certain subject pre-requisites in order to qualify for admission to a particular course of study.Applicants with foreign qualifications too are required to have passed (as the case may be) thesubjects equivalent to those given in this part.

2.1 ARTS STREAM

2.1.1 Arts

To be eligible for admission to a course of study in Arts, candidates must have obtainedpasses for three subjects considered.

As there are many subjects in the Arts stream for the Advanced Level Examination, subjectsare classified under four baskets.

Students should have obtained passes in three subjects at the Advanced Level Examinationfrom the following baskets.

Basket 01- Social Sciences / Applied Social Studies:

1. Economics2. Geography3. History4. Home Economics5. Agricultural Science / Mathematics / Combined Mathematics6. Communication & Media Studies7. Information & Communication Technology8. Accounting / Business Statistics9. Political Science10. Logic & Scientific Method11. One subject from Technological Subjects :

Civil Technology Electrical, Electronic and Information Technology Agro Technology Mechanical Technology Food Technology Bio-Resource Technology

Guidance for Selection of subjects from basket 01:

Students should select at least one subject from this basket. Students can also select all three subjects only from basket 01.

There are three exceptions to this rule. These are;

1. Students selecting three National Languages; Sinhala, Tamil and English from the basket 04(Language Basket) as the three subjects, need not to select any subject from basket 01.

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2. Students selecting a combination of National & Classical languages need not to select anysubject from basket 01.

National Languages are;Sinhala Tamil English

Classical Languages are;Arabic Pali Sanskrit

For example, students can select three subjects like Sinhala, Pali & Sanskrit etc. These studentsneed not select any subject from basket 01.

However, no candidate can select three classical languages as three subjects. They can select amaximum of two classical languages only.

3. Students selecting two languages from the basket 04 & the third subject from Religions /Civilizationsor Aesthetic subject classified under basket 02 & 03 given below need not to select any subject frombasket 01.

Basket 02- Religions and Civilizations:

1. Buddhism2. Hinduism3. Christianity4. Islam5. Buddhist Civilization6. Hindu Civilization7. Christian Civilization8. Islamic Civilization9. Greek & Roman Civilization

Guidance for Selection of subjects from basket 02:

A candidate can select maximum of two subjects from the basket 02. However, if a religion (Ex: Buddhism) is selected as a subject, the related civilization of the

selected religion (Ex: Buddhist Civilization) cannot be offered as another subject from this basket.

Basket 03- Aesthetic Studies:

Aesthetic Subjects consists of four subject areas. These are;1. Art2. Dancing3. Music4. Drama & Theatre

This can be further sub-classified as ;

Art

Dancinga. Sinhalab. Baratha

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Musica. Orientalb. Carnaticc. Western

Drama & Theatrea. Sinhalab. Tamilc. English

Guidance for Selection of subjects from basket 03:

Students can select two subjects out of above four subject areas.

Basket 04 - Languages:

The language basket has three subject areas.

These are;

National Languages Classical Languages Foreign Languages

National Languages are:

Sinhala Tamil English

Classical Languages are:

Arabic Pali Sanskrit

Foreign Languages are:

Chinese French German Hindi Japanese Malay Russian

Guidance for Selection of subjects from basket 04:

Students are allowed to select a maximum of two subjects from this basket. For example,when selecting the three subjects, students can select Chinese & French from basket 04and the other subject from another basket.

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However, there are exemptions to this rule. These exemptions are also discussed under guidance forselecting subjects from basket 01.Exemptions are;

a. A student can select three national languages.e.g. Sinhala, Tamil & English

b. A student can select at least one subject from national languages & two subjects from classicallanguages.No candidate is allowed to offer three classical languages or three foreign languages.

The above guidance is useful to select subject combinations for different degree programmes of acourse of study in Arts in almost all universities & higher educational institutes.

However, some universities and higher educational institutes offer some degree programmes underArts stream which may expect different advanced level subject combinations for selection. Thereason for offering such different combinations is to enhance the quality and relevance of suchdegree programmes for the purpose of employment and to be in line with the expectations of thesociety.

There are 10 such courses of study offered by different universities and higher educational institutes.These are;

1. Course of study in Performing Arts & Mass Media offered by Sripalee Campus of the Universityof Colombo

2. Course of study in Arts offered by Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka3. Course of study in Communication Studies offered by Trincomalee Campus of Eastern University,

Sri Lanka4. Course of study in Peace & Conflict Resolution offered by University of Kelaniya5. Course of study in Islamic Studies offered by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka6. Course of study in Arabic Language offered by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka7. Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) offered by University of Kelaniya8. Courses of study in Music, Dance, Drama and Theatre and Visual Arts in the University of the

Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo9. Courses of study in Music, Dance and Art & Design in the Ramanathan Academy of Fine

Arts of the University of Jaffna10. Courses of study in Music, Dance, Drama & Theatre and Visual & Technological Arts in the

Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Information pertaining to these courses of study is given below.

1. Course of study in Arts offered by Sripalee Campus of the University of Colombo-Arts(SP)

Under this course of study, two degree programs are offered. These are;

1. B.A. Special Degree in Performing Arts2. B.A. Special Degree in Mass Media

Duration of both degree programs is 04 years.

Required three Advanced Level subjects and the special requirements needed to get selected forthese two degree programmes are given below.

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Three subjects should have offered at the Advanced Level examination from Arts stream, subject to thefollowing conditions.

1. Not more than two Languages2. Not more than one subject from Religions & Civilizations basket3. Not more than one Technological subject4. Not more than one of the following subjects

1. Accounting2. Business statistics3. Economics

In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in order tobecome eligible for this course of study.

2. Course of study in Arts offered by Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka - Arts (SAB)

Students who have satisfied the minimum requirements for admission in Arts stream as well asCommerce stream are eligible to seek admission for this programme. The two degree programmesoffered are:

1. Bachelor of Arts (General) - Duration three years2. Bachelor of Arts (Special) - Duration four years

This is a 04 year special degree.

The main subjects offered under these two degree programmes are given below.1. Economics2. Statistics3. Geography4. Sociology5. Political Science6. Sinhala7. English8. Japanese9. Hindi10 Chinese11 German

3. Course of study in Communication Studies offered by the Trincomalee Campus of theEastern University, Sri Lanka

Under this course of study, the Trincomalee campus offers two degree programmes.They are;1. B.A. (Communication studies)2. B.A. (Languages)

Duration of both degree programmes is 03 years.

Selection criteria for this course of study are very flexible. That is, any students who have satisfied theminimum requirements for university admission in Advanced Level examination are eligible but one of thethree subjects must have a pass in Sinhala, Tamil or English.

Medium of instructions of this course of study is English.

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4. Course of study in Peace and Conflict Resolution offered by the University of Kelaniya

Name of the degree programme is BA in Peace and Conflict Resolution

Duration of the degree programme is 03 years.

Candidates who have satisfied the minimum requirement for admission having offered any threesubjects available at the Advanced Level Examination are eligible to seek admission to thisprogramme.

Medium of instructions is English only.

5. Course of study in Islamic Studies in the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

Name of the degree programme is BA in Islamic Studies. Duration of the programme is 03 years.

Candidates with passes in any three subjects are eligible. However, one must include a subject ofIslam or Islamic Civilization.

6. Course of study in Arabic Language in the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

Name of the degree programme is BA in Arabic Language. Duration of the programme is 03 years.

Candidates with passes in any three subjects are eligible. However one must include a subject ofArabic language.

7. Course of study in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) in the University of Kelaniya

Name of the degree programme is BA in TESL (Honours).

In order to be eligible for this course of study, candidates should have obtained passes or above for Englishand passes in any other two subjects at the Advanced Level Examination.

Duration of the degree programme is 04 years.

Course is conducted only in English Medium.

8. Courses of study in Music, Dance, Drama and Theatre and Visual Arts in the University ofthe Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo

The University of the Visual & Performing Arts offer 03 degree programmes. These are;

1. Bachelor of Visual Arts (Special)2. Bachelor of Performing Arts-Dance and Drama (Special)3. Bachelor of Performing Arts- Music (Special)

Guidance for selection of subjects at the Advanced Level to be eligible to enter theUniversity of the Visual & Performing Arts is given below:

Of the three subjects at the Advanced Level Examination students must obtain two passes in any twosubjects and a pass for the subject the student wishes to follow. This requirement is mandatory. ForExample a student wishing to follow Music must have a pass or more in Music in the Advanced Level

(New)

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Examination. Similarly a student wishing to follow a course of study in Visual Arts must have obtaineda pass or more for Art at the Advanced Level Examination.In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in orderto become eligible for this course of study.

The medium of instructions for all degree programmes conducted by the University of the Visualand Performing Arts is Sinhala.

9. Courses of study in Music, Dance and Art & Design in the Ramanathan Academy ofFine Arts of the University of Jaffna

The Ramanathan Academy of Fine Arts of the University of Jaffna offer 03 degree programmes.

These are;1. Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music)2. Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)3. Bachelor of Fine Arts (Art & Design)

Guidance for selection of subjects at the Advanced Level to be eligible to enter theRamanathan Academy of Fine Arts is given below:

Of the three subjects at the Advanced Level Examination students must obtain two passes in anytwo subjects and a pass for the subject the student wishes to follow. This requirement is mandatory.For Example a student wishing to follow Music must have a pass or more in Music in the AdvancedLevel Examination. Similarly a student wishing to follow a course of study in Art & Design musthave obtained a pass or more for Art at the Advanced Level Examination.

In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in orderto become eligible for this course of study.

The medium of instructions for all degree programmes conducted by the Ramanathan Academy ofFine Arts is Tamil.

10. Courses of study in Music, Dance, Drama & Theatre and Visual & Technological Arts inthe Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka offer 04degree programmes. These are;

1. Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music)2. Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)3. Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama & Theatre)4. Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual & Technological Art)

Guidance for selection of subjects at the Advanced Level to be eligible to enter the SwamiVipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka is givenbelow:

Of the three subjects at the Advanced Level Examination students must obtain two passes in any twosubjects and a pass for the subject the student wishes to follow. This requirement is mandatory. ForExample a student wishing to follow Music must have a pass or more in Music in the Advanced LevelExamination. Similarly a student wishing to follow a course of study in Visual & Technological Artsmust have obtained a pass or more for Art in Advanced Level Examination.

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In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in orderto become eligible for this course of study.

The medium of instructions for all degree programmes conducted by the Swami Vipulananda Instituteof Aesthetic studies of the Eastern University is Tamil.

Candidates who have offered subjects in the Arts Stream at the Advanced Level Examinationcould also seek admission to the following courses of study offered by differentuniversit ies,provided that they have fulfilled the entry requirements for those courses of study.

• Law• Architecture• Design• Fashion Design & Product Development• Management Studies (TV)• Quantity Surveying• Information Technology• Town & Country Planning• Information & Communication Technology• Computation & Management• Entrepreneurship & Management• Management and Information Technology (SEUSL)• Industrial Information Technology• Physical Education• Sports Science & Management• Speech and Hearing Sciences• Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management• Information Technology & Management• Tourism & Hospitality Management• Information Systems• Landscape Architecture• Translation Studies• Film & Television Studies• Project Management• Food Business Management

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2.2 COMMERCE STREAM

2.2.1 Management

2.2.2 Management (Public) Special

2.2.3 Estate Management & Valuation

2.2.4 Commerce

Guidance for selection of subjects for the Advanced Level Examination:

To obtain admission to the above mentioned courses of study, a student should have obtained three passes forone of the following combinations of subjects at the Advanced Level Examination.;

Business Studies Economics Accounting

or

At least two subjects given above and the third subject from the subjects given below;

Agricultural Science Geography Business Statistics German Combined Mathematics History Political Science English Logic & Scientific Method French Physics Information & Communication Technology

To enter into some degree programs like Accountancy and Finance in a university, students should havedone Accounting as a subject at the Advanced Level.

Duration of the degree programmes is 04 years.

Names of the universities and the degree programmes available at those Universities:

University of Colombo

B.B.A. (Special) B.B.A. in Finance B.B.A. in Human Resource Management B.B.A. in Marketing B.B.A. in Accounting B.B.A. in Business Economics

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B.B.A. in International Business B.B.A. in Hospitality and Leisure Management

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

B.Sc. Business Administration (Special) B.Sc. Management (Public) Special B.Com. (Special) B.Sc. Estate Management & Valuation (Special) B.Sc. Accounting (Special) B.Sc. Marketing Management (Special) B.Sc. Human Resource Management (Special) B.Sc. Business Administration (Business Economics) Special B.Sc. Finance (Special) B.Sc. Business Information Systems (Special) B.Sc. Operations and Technology Management (Special) B.Sc. Entrepreneurship (Special)

University of Kelaniya

B.B.M. (Human Resource) Special B.B.M. (Accountancy) Special B.B.M. (Marketing) Special B.B.M. (Finance) Special B.Com. (Special) B.Com. (Business Technology) Special B.Com. (Entrepreneurship) Special B.Com (Financial Management) Special

University of Jaffna

B.B.A. (Accounting) Special B.B.A. (Financial Management) Special B.B.A. (Human Resource Management) Special B.B.A. (Marketing) Special B.Com. (Special)

University of Ruhuna

B.B.A. in Human Resources Management (Special) B.B.A. in Accounting & Finance (Special) B.B.A. in Marketing Management (Special) B.B.A. in Entrepreneurship (Special)

Eastern University, Sri Lanka

B.B.A. in Marketing Management (Special) B.B.A. in Human Resource Management (Special) B.Com in Enterprise Development (Special) B.Com in Accounting and Finance (Special)

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South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

B.B.A. (Special) B.Com. (Special)

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

B.Sc. (Accountancy & Finance) Special B.Sc. (Business Management) Special B.Sc. (Tourism and Hospitality Management) Special B.Sc. (Business Information Technology) Special

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

B.Sc. (Accountancy & Business Finance) Special B.Sc. (Banking & Business Finance) Special B.Sc. (Business Management) Special B.Sc. (Insurance & Valuation) Special

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

B.Sc. (Business Management)Special B.Sc. (Financial Management) Special B.Sc. (Marketing Management) Special B.Sc. (Tourism Management) Special B.Sc. (Eco Business Management)Special B.Sc. (Banking & Insurance)Special

University of Peradeniya

B.B.A. in Financial Management (Special) B.B.A. in Human Resource Management (Special) B.B.A. in Marketing Management (Special) B.B.A. in Operations Management (Special)

2.2.5 Management Studies (TV)

Candidates who have satisfied the minimum requirements for admission in any of the subject streamsare eligible to seek admission to follow a degree course in Management Studies (TV) at one of thefollowing Universities.

1. Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka2. Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna

Students admitted to a three year degree programme may proceed to the fourth year if they so desireand satisfy the requirements of the University. In the fourth year students will be offered extramodules of courses relevant to the areas of specialization as determined by the Faculty/Senate ofthe University.

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Names of the universities and the degree programs available:

Trincomalee Campus of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka B.Sc. (Accounting & Financial Management) B.Sc. (Marketing Management) B.Sc. (Human Resources Management) B.Sc. (Information Management)

Vavuniya Campus of University of Jaffna

B.B.M. (Business Management) B.B.M. (Accounting & Finance) Special B.B.M. (Marketing Management) Special B.B.M. (Business Economics) Special B.B.M. (Human Resource Management) Special

2.2.6 Business Information Systems (Special) (BIS)

Degree Programme : Business Information Systems (Special) Available University : University of Sri Jayewardenapura Duration : 04 years

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes for following three subjects at the Advanced Level Examination;

Business Studies Economics Accounting

orAt least two subjects given above and the third subject from the subjects given below;

Information & Communication Technology Combined Mathematics Logic & Scientific Method Business Statistics Physics

Candidates are selected by the UGC for admission to a degree programme in Management,Management (Public) Special, Estate Management & Valuation, Management Studies (TV) or to adegree programme in Commerce.

The relevant Faculty of the University to which the student has been admitted will makeselection for a particular field of specialization within Management, Commerce andManagement Studies (TV) on a criterion determined by them.

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Candidates who have offered subjects in the Commerce Stream at the Advanced Level Examinationcould also seek admission to the following courses of study offered by different universities,provided that they have fulfilled the entry requirements for those courses of study.

Law Arts (SAB) Quantity Surveying Information Technology Architecture Design Fashion Design & Product Development Town & Country Planning Peace & Conflict Resolution Information & Communication Technology Facilities Management Computation & Management Entrepreneurship & Management Industrial Information Technology Management and Information Technology (SEUSL) Physical Education Sports Science & Management Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management Information Technology & Management Tourism & Hospitality Management Information Systems Landscape Architecture Translation Studies Film & Television Studies Project Management Food Business Management

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2.3 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE STREAM

2.3.1 Medicine / Dental Surgery / Veterinary Science

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the Advanced Level Examination.

The course of study in Medicine is available at the following universities.

Faculty of Medicine - University of ColomboLocation- Colombo

Faculty of Medicine – University of PeradeniyaLocation- Peradeniya

Faculty of Medicine- University of JaffnaLocation- Jaffna

Faculty of Medicine – University of RuhunaLocation- Karapitiya, Galle

Faculty of Medicine- University of KelaniyaLocation- Ragama

Faculty of Medical Sciences – University of Sri JayewardenepuraLocation- Gangodawila

Faculty of Health Sciences- University of RajarataLocation- Saliyapura, Anuradhapura

Faculty of Health Sciences- Eastern University, Sri LankaLocation- Batticaloa

The course of study in Dental Surgery is available at the following university.

Faculty of Dental Sciences – University of PeradeniyaLocation- Peradeniya

The course of study in Veterinary Science is available at the following university.

Faculty of Veterinary Science – University of PeradeniyaLocation- Peradeniya

2.3.2 Agricultural Technology & Management

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes for one of the following combinations of subjects at the Advanced Level Examination.(i) Chemistry; Physics; and Biology(ii) Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics; Biology or Agricultural Science(iii) Chemistry; Biology; Agricultural Science or Mathematics

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Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Agricultural Technology & Management Available University : University of Peradeniya Duration : 04 years

2.3.3 Agriculture

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes for one of the following combinations of subjects at the Advanced Level Examination.

(i) Chemistry; Physics; and Biology(ii) Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics; Biology or Agricultural Science(iii) Chemistry; Biology; Agricultural Science or Mathematics

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Agriculture

Available Universities : Eastern University, Sri LankaUniversity of JaffnaSabaragamuwa University of Sri LankaRajarata University of Sri LankaWayamba University of Sri Lanka

Duration : 04 years

2.3.4 Food Science & Nutrition

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes for one of the following combinations of subjects at the Advanced Level Examination.

(i) Chemistry; Physics; and Biology(ii) Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics; Biology or Agricultural Science(iii) Chemistry; Biology; Agricultural Science or Mathematics

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Food Science & Nutrition Special degree Available University : Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Duration : 04 years

Fields of Specialization : Food Science & TechnologyApplied Nutrition

2.3.5 Food Science & Technology

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the Advanced Level Examination.

Degree Programme : B.Sc. (Special) in Food Science & Technology Available Universities : University of Peradeniya

University of Sri JayewardenepuraSabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

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Duration : 04 years

2.3.6. Ayurvedic Medicine

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the Advanced Level Examination.

Degree Programme : Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S)

Available Universities : Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo

Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya

Duration : 06 years [05 academic years and 01-year (final) internship]

Medium of Instructions : English

2.3.7. Unani Medicine

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the Advanced Level Examination

Degree Programme : Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (B.U.M.S.)

Available University : Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University ofColombo

Duration : 06 years [05 academic years and 01-year (final) internship]

Medium of Instructions : English

2.3.8. Siddha Medicine

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the Advanced Level Examination

Degree Programme : Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (B.S.M.S.)

Available Universities : University of JaffnaTrincomalee Campus of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Duration : 06 years [05 academic years and 01-year (final) internship]

Medium of Instructions : University of Jaffna - TamilTrincomalee Campus - English

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2.3.9 Biological Science

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects at the Advanced LevelExamination;

Agricultural Science Higher Mathematics Mathematics Combined Mathematics Physics

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Biological Science

Available Universities : University of ColomboUniversity of PeradeniyaUniversity of Sri JayewardenepuraUniversity of KelaniyaUniversity of JaffnaUniversity of RuhunaEastern University, Sri LankaSouth Eastern University of Sri Lanka

2.3.10 Applied Sciences (Biological Science)

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects at the Advanced LevelExamination;

Agricultural Science Higher Mathematics Mathematics Combined Mathematics Physics

Names of the Universities and the degree programs offered by them are given below:

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

B.Sc. (Applied Sciences) General Degree in Environmental Sciences and NaturalResources ManagementDuration: 03 years

B.Sc. (Applied Sciences) Special Degree in Environmental Sciences and NaturalResources ManagementDuration: 04 years

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

B.Sc. (General) Degree in Applied Sciences

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Duration: 03 years

B.Sc. Degree in Applied SciencesDuration: 04 years

B.Sc. (Joint Major) Degree in Applied SciencesDuration: 04 years

B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Applied BiologyDuration: 04 years

University of Jaffna (Vavuniya Campus)

B.Sc. (Environmental Science)Duration - 03 years

B.Sc. in Environmental Science (Special)Duration - 04 years

2.3.11 Health Promotion

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects at the Advanced LevelExamination;

Agricultural Science Higher Mathematics Mathematics Combined Mathematics Physics

Degree Programmes : B.Sc. (General) Degree in Health PromotionDuration : 03 years

B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Health PromotionDuration : 04 years

Available University : Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

2.3.12 Nursing

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the Advanced Level Examination.

The following Universities offer a 120 credit curriculum leading to a B.Sc. in Nursing;

University of Peradeniya University of Sri Jayewardenepura University of Ruhuna

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Guidance and Information

Candidates should be a minimum of 4’10" in height and should not have any kind of deformity.Candidates who fail to satisfy these physical conditions will not be considered for the courseof study in Nursing.

These two requirements are given as mandatory requirements in the nursing minute of theNursing Council.

If you get selected for the course of study in Nursing, based on false / inaccurate informationprovided in the application, your admission for the course of study in Nursing will be cancelled.

2.3.13 Pharmacy

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the Advanced Level Examination.

The following Universities offer a 120 credit curriculum leading to a B.Sc. in Pharmacy.

University of Peradeniya University of Sri Jayewardenepura University of Jaffna University of Ruhuna

2.3.14 Medical Laboratory Sciences

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the Advanced Level Examination.

The following Universities offer a 120 credit curriculum leading to a B.Sc. in Medical LaboratorySciences;

University of Peradeniya University of Sri Jayewardenepura University of Ruhuna University of Jaffna

2.3.15 Radiography

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the Advanced Level Examination.

University of Peradeniya offers a 120 credit curriculum leading to a B.Sc. in Radiography.

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2.3.16 Physiotherapy

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Physics, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects at the Advanced LevelExamination;

Biology Mathematics Higher Mathematics Combined Mathematics

The following Universities offer a 120 credit curriculum leading to a B.Sc. in Physiotherapy;

University of Colombo University of Peradeniya

2.3.17 Molecular Biology & Biochemistry

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology at the Advanced Level Examination.

Degree Programmes : B.Sc. (General) in Molecular Biology & BiochemistryDuration : 03 years and 04 years

: B.Sc. (Special) in Molecular Biology & BiochemistryDuration : 04 years

Available University : University of Colombo

2.3.18 Fisheries & Marine Sciences

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the Advanced Level Examination.

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Fisheries and Marine Sciences (Special) Available University : University of Ruhuna Duration : 04 years

Fields of Specialization : Fisheries ScienceLimnologyAquacultureOceanographyMarine Geology

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2.3.19 Environmental Conservation & Management

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects at the Advanced LevelExamination;

Physics Combined Mathematics Mathematics Agricultural Science

Degree Programmes : B.Sc. (General ) in Environmental Conservationand ManagementDuration: 03 years

B.Sc. (Honours) in Environmental Conservationand ManagementDuration: 04 years

Available University : University of Kelaniya

2.3.20 Animal Science & Fisheries

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes for one of the following combinations of subjects at the Advanced Level Examination;

(i) Chemistry, Biology and Physics(ii) Chemistry, Biology and Agricultural Science

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Animal Science & Fisheries Available University : University of Peradeniya Duration : 04 years

2.3.21 Food Production & Technology Management

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes for one of the following combinations of subjects at the Advanced Level Examination;

(i) Chemistry; Physics; and Biology(ii) Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics; Biology or Agricultural Science(iii) Chemistry; Biology; Agricultural Science or Mathematics

Degree Programme : B.Sc. (Special) in Food Production & TechnologyManagement

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Available University : Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Duration : 04 years Fields of Specialization : Livestock and Avian Sciences

Aquaculture and Fisheries

2.3.22 Agricultural Resource Management and Technology

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes for one of the following combinations of subjects at the Advanced Level Examination;

(i) Chemistry; Physics; and Biology(ii) Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics; Biology or Agricultural Science(iii) Chemistry; Biology; Agricultural Science or Mathematics

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Agricultural Resource Management &Technology

Available University : University of Ruhuna Duration : 04 years

2.3.23 Agribusiness Management

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects at the Advanced LevelExamination;

Physics Agricultural Science Food Technology /Bio - Resource Technology/Agro Technology

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Agribusiness Management Available University : University of Ruhuna Duration : 04 years

2.3.24 Green Technology

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects at the Advanced LevelExamination;

Physics Agricultural Science Food Technology/Bio - Resource Technology/Agro Technology

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Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Green Technology Available University : University of Ruhuna Duration : 04 years

2.3.25 Animal Science

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects at the Advanced LevelExamination;

Agricultural Science Higher Mathematics Mathematics Combined Mathematics Physics

Degree Programme : Bachelor of Animal Science (BASc) Available University : Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka Duration : 04 years Medium : English

In the final year all students should carry out an industrial training and a research relevant to their area ofinterest.

2.3.26 Export Agriculture

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects at the Advanced LevelExamination;

Agricultural Science Higher Mathematics Mathematics Combined Mathematics Physics

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Export Agriculture Available University : Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka Duration : 04 years Medium : English

Students will be selected for one of the following specialization areas at the beginning of the thirdacademic year.

1. Crop Products Technology2. Entrepreneurial Agriculture

In the final year all students should carry out an industrial training and a research relevant to their area ofinterest.

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2.3.27 Aquatic Resources Technology

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects at the Advanced LevelExamination;

Agricultural Science Higher Mathematics Mathematics Combined Mathematics Physics

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Aquatic Resources and Technology Available University : Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. Duration : 04 years Medium : English

In the final year all students should carry out an industrial training and a research relevant to their area ofinterest.

Candidates who have offered subjects in the Biological Science Stream at the Advanced LevelExamination could also seek admission to the following courses of study offered by differentuniversities, provided that they have fulfilled the entry requirements for those courses ofstudy.

Law Architecture Design Fashion Design & Product Development Management Studies (TV) Information Technology Management & Information Technology Town & Country Planning Peace & Conflict Resolution Information & Communication Technology Science & Technology Computer Science & Technology Entrepreneurship & Management Tea Technology & Value Addition Industrial Information Technology Mineral Resources & Technology Management and Information Technology (SEUSL) Physical Education Speech and Hearing Sciences Sports Science & Management

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Hospitality, Tourism & Events Management Palm & Latex Technology and Value Addition Information Technology & Management Tourism & Hospitality Management Information Systems Landscape Architecture Translation Studies Film & Television Studies Project Management Marine and Fresh Water Sciences Food Business Management

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2.4 PHYSICAL SCIENCE STREAM

2.4.1 Engineering

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in Chemistry, Combined Mathematics and Physics at the Advanced Level Examination

Fields of specialization available in each university are :

University of Peradeniya: Civil Engineering Chemical & Process Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical & Electronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering Production Engineering

University of Moratuwa: Biomedical Engineering Electrical Engineering Chemical & Process Engineering Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Materials Science & Engineering

University of Ruhuna: Civil & Environmental Engineering Electrical & Information Engineering Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

University of Jaffna Civil Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Engineering

South Eastern University of Sri Lanka Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering # Electronic Engineering # Mechanical Engineering

# For the time being Electrical Engineering and Electronic Engineering will be combined and offered as ‘Electrical & Electronic Engineering’.

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University of Sri Jayewardenepura Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Selection for a particular field of specialization specified above would be done by the university to which thecandidate has been admitted.

2.4.2 Engineering (EM) – Earth Resources Engineering

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in Chemistry, Combined Mathematics and Physics at the Advanced Level Examination

Available University : University of Moratuwa Duration : 04 years

2.4.3 Engineering (TM) - Textile & Clothing Technology

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in Chemistry, Combined Mathematics and Physics at the Advanced Level Examination

Available University : University of Moratuwa Duration : 04 years

2.4.4 Physical Science

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in following three subjects at the Advanced Level Examination and the three subjects mustinclude;

1. Combined Mathematics or Higher Mathematicsand

2. Chemistry or Physics

And the third subject from the list given below Agricultural Science Combined Mathematics Biology Higher Mathematics Chemistry Physics

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Physical Science

Available Universities : University of ColomboUniversity of Peradeniya

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University of Sri JayewardenepuraUniversity of KelaniyaUniversity of JaffnaUniversity of RuhunaEastern University, Sri LankaSouth Eastern University of Sri Lanka

2.4.5 Computer Science

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

At least a pass in Combined Mathematics or Physics or Higher Mathematics;and

Passes in two other subjects listed below at the Advanced Level Examination;

Combined Mathematics Higher Mathematics Mathematics Physics Chemistry Information & Communication Technology

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Computer Science

Available Universities : University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)University of JaffnaUniversity of RuhunaTrincomalee Campus of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Duration : 03 years Medium : English

Based on the performance and preference of students, a selected number of students will be able tofollow a four year degree program conducted by the UCSC.

B.Sc. (Hons) in Computer ScienceDuration : 04 years

B.Sc. (Hons) in Software EngineeringDuration : 04 years

2.4.6 Applied Sciences (Physical Science)

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in following three subjects at the Advanced Level Examination and the three subjects mustinclude;

1. Combined Mathematics or Higher Mathematicsand

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2. Chemistry or Physics

And the third subject from the list given below;

Agricultural Science Combined Mathematics Biology Higher Mathematics Chemistry Physics Information & Communication Technology

Details of the degree programs under Applied Science (Physical Science) in differentuniversities are given below :

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka:

B.Sc. (General) Degree in Applied SciencesDuration: 03 years

B.Sc. Degree in Applied SciencesDuration: 04 years

B.Sc. (Joint Major) Degree in Applied SciencesDuration: 04 years

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka:

B.Sc. (Applied Sciences) Special Degree in Chemical Technology B.Sc. (Applied Sciences) Special Degree in Computer Science & Technology B.Sc. (Applied Sciences) Special Degree in Applied Physics B.Sc. (Applied Sciences) in Physical Sciences

University of Jaffna (Vavuniya Campus):

B.Sc. (Applied Mathematics & Computing)Duration: 03 years

B.Sc. (Computer Science) SpecialDuration: 04years

Eastern University, Sri Lanka (Trincomalee Campus):

B.Sc. in Applied Physics and Electronics (General) B.Sc. in Applied Physics (Special) B.Sc. in Electronics (Special)

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka:

B.Sc. (General) Degree (English Medium, 03 years) B.Sc. (Joint Major) Degree in Major 1 and Major 2 † (English Medium, 04 years) B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Applied Electronics (English Medium, 04 years) B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Industrial Management (English Medium, 04 years)

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B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Mathematics with Statistics (English Medium, 04 years)

† Major 1 and Major 2 are two subjects from among the Computing & Information Systems,Electronics, Industrial Management, Mathematics & Mathematical Modelling and Statistics.

2.4.7 Transport & Logistics Management

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Chemistry, Combined Mathematics and Physics at the Advanced Level Examination.

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Transport & Logistics Management Available University : University of Moratuwa Duration : 04 years

2.4.8 Industrial Statistics & Mathematical Finance

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Combined Mathematics and passes in any two subjects given below, at the Advanced LevelExamination;

• Higher Mathematics• Physics• Chemistry

Degree Programmes : General - B.Sc. in Industrial Statistics & MathematicalFinanceDuration : 03 years & 04 years

Special - B.Sc. in Industrial StatisticsDuration : 04 years

Special - B.Sc. in Mathematical FinanceDuration : 04 years

Available University : University of Colombo

2.4.9. Statistics & Operations Research

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Combined Mathematics and two of the following subjects at the Advanced Level Examination;

• Biology• Chemistry• Physics

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• Agricultural Science• Mathematics• Higher Mathematics• Information & Communication Technology

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Statistics and Operations Research Available University : University of Peradeniya Duration : 04 years

2.4.10 Computing & Information Systems

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

At least a pass in Combined Mathematics or Physics or Higher Mathematics and passes for two of thefollowing subjects at the Advanced Level Examination;

• Combined Mathematics• Physics• Higher Mathematics• Chemistry• Information & Communication Technology

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Computing & Information Systems Available University : Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Duration : 04 years

2.4.11 Physical Science - Information and Communication Technology (PhysicalScience - ICT)

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Combined Mathematics, Physics and Information and Communication Technology at the AdvancedLevel Examination.

Degree Programmes : B.Sc in Physics and ElectronicsUniversity - University of Kelaniya

B.Sc. in Physics and ICTUniversity - University of Sri Jayawardenapura

Duration : 03 years

The respective Faculties of the university to which the student has been admitted will do theselection for a particular degree programme within a university.

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Candidates who have offered subjects in the Physical Science Stream at the Advanced LevelExamination could also seek admission to the following courses of study offered by differentuniversities, provided that they have fulfilled the entry requirements for those courses ofstudy.

Quantity Surveying Architecture Design Fashion Design & Product Development Law Management Studies (TV) Surveying Science Information Technology Management & Information Technology Town & Country Planning Peace & Conflict Resolution Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Facilities Management Computation & Management Science & Technology Computer Science & Technology Entrepreneurship & Management Physiotherapy Tea Technology & Value Addition Industrial Information Technology Mineral Resources & Technology Physical Education Sports Science & Management Management and Information Technology (SEUSL) Speech and Hearing Sciences Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management Palm & Latex Technology and Value Addition Information Technology & Management Tourism & Hospitality Management Information Systems Landscape Architecture Translation Studies Software Engineering Film & Television Studies Project Management Marine and Fresh Water Sciences Food Business Management

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2.5 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STREAM

2.5.1 Engineering Technology (ET)

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes for Science for Technology, Engineering Technology and for third subject from among;

Economics Geography Home Economics English Communication and Media Studies Information & Communication Technology Art Business Studies Agricultural Science Accountancy Mathematics

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) degree programme is available in followingUniversities;

University of Sri JayewardenepuraBachelor of Engineering Technology

University of KelaniyaBachelor of Engineering Technology

University of JaffnaBachelor of Engineering Technology

University of RuhunaBachelor of Engineering Technology

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri LankaBachelor of Engineering Technology

Rajarata University of Sri LankaBachelor of Engineering Technology

Wayamba University of Sri LankaBachelor of Engineering TechnologyBachelor of Engineering Technology in Nano Sciences Technology

Uva Wellassa University of Sri LankaBachelor of Engineering Technology in Agriculture

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Candidates who have studied in the Engineering Technology Stream at the Advanced LevelExamination could also seek admission to the following courses of study offered by differentuniversities, provided that they have fulfilled the entry requirements for those courses ofstudy.

Management Studies (TV) Information Technology Peace & Conflict Resolution Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sports Sciences and Management Physical Education Fashion Design and Product Development Design Computation & Management Entrepreneurship and Management Industrial Information Technology Management and Information Technology (SEUSL) Hospitality Tourism and Events Management Information Technology & Management Translation Studies Film & Television Studies Project Management Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

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(New)2.6. BIOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY STREAM

2.6.1 Biosystems Technology (BST)

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes for Science for Technology, Biosystems Technology (BST) and for third subject fromamong;

Economics Geography Home Economics English Communication and Media Studies Information & Communication Technology Art Business Studies Agricultural Science Accountancy Mathematics

Bachelor of Biosystems Technology (BBST) degree programme is available in followingUniversities;

University of Sri JayewardenepuraBachelor of Biosystems Technology

University of JaffnaBachelor of Biosystems Technology in Commercial Green FarmingBachelor of Biosystems Technology in Food Production

Eastern University, Sri LankaBachelor of Biosystems Technology in Agricultural Technology andEntrepreneurship

South Eastern University of Sri LankaBachelor of Biosystems Technology in Agricultural Technology

Rajarata University of Sri LankaBachelor of Biosystems Technology

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri LankaBachelor of Biosystems Technology

Wayamba University of Sri LankaBachelor of Biosystems Technology

Uva Wellassa University of Sri LankaBachelor of Biosystems Technology

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Candidates who have studied in the Biosystems Technology Stream at the Advanced LevelExamination could also seek admission to the following courses of study offered by differentuniversities, provided that they have fulfilled the entry requirements for those courses ofstudy.

Management Studies (TV) Information Technology Peace & Conflict Resolution Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sports Sciences and Management Physical Education Fashion Design and Product Development Design Computation & Management Entrepreneurship and Management Industrial Information Technology Management and Information Technology (SEUSL) Hospitality Tourism and Events Management Information Technology & Management Translation Studies Film & Television Studies Project Management Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

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2.7 Information Communication Technology

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes for Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Science for Technology (SFT) andEngineering Technology (ET) or Biosystems Technology (BST).

Bachelor of Information Communication Technology (BICT) degree programme is available infollowing Universities;

University of Sri JayewardenepuraBachelor of Information and Communication Technology

University of KelaniyaBachelor of Information and Communication Technology inComputer Network Technology

Vavuniya Campus, University of JaffnaBachelor of Information and Communication Technology

University of RuhunaBachelor of Information and Communication Technology

South Eastern University of Sri LankaBachelor of Information and Communication Technology

Rajarata University of Sri LankaBachelor of Information and Communication Technology

Candidates who are eligible for the course of study in Information Communication Technologycould also seek admission to the following courses of study offered by different universities,provided that they have fulfilled the entry requirements for those courses of study.

Management Studies (TV) Peace & Conflict Resolution Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sports Sciences and Management Physical Education Fashion Design and Product Development Design Entrepreneurship and Management Industrial Information Technology Management and Information Technology (SEUSL) Hospitality Tourism and Events Management Translation Studies Film & Television Studies Project Management

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The Technology Streams are offered from academic year 2015/2016 onwards for the studentswho have sat for the Advanced Level Examination from the Technology Streams. Three specificdegree programmes are offered under this stream. They are Bachelor of Engineering Technol-ogy (BET), Bachelor of Biosystems Technology (BBST) and Bachelor of Information Commu-nication Technology (BICT). All these degrees are designed to satisfy the market and indus-trial needs of the country. The BET degrees are designed based on the Accreditation Manualprepared by the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka following the attributes of the Sydney Ac-cord. The BICT degrees are formulated according to the guidelines given by the ComputerSociety of Sri Lanka. The BBST degrees are formulated to obtain accreditation from relevantprofessional bodies. All these courses contain a minimum of 120 credits.

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2.8 COURSES OF STUDY FOR WHICH STUDENTS FROM DIFFERENT STREAMS AREELIGIBLE

2.8.1 Information Technology (IT)

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes including a pass in one of the following subjects at the Advanced Level Examination;

• Higher Mathematics• Combined Mathematics• Mathematics• Physics

Degree Programme : B.Sc. (Hons) in Information Technology Available University : University of Moratuwa Duration : 04 years

2.8.2 Management & Information Technology (MIT)

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Having obtained a pass in one of the subjects; Higher Mathematics, Combined Mathematics,Mathematics or Physics

(i) Should have passed the three subjects at the Advanced Level Examination in Biological ScienceStream or Physical Science stream;

or

(ii) Two subjects from the Biological Science stream or Physical Science stream and Informationand Communication Technology (ICT) as the third subject;

In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in order tobecome eligible for this course of study.

Degree Programme : B.Sc. Honours in Management & Information Technology Available University : University of Kelaniya Duration : 04 years

The students following the programme will be able to specialize in one of the following areas from their 3rd

year of study:• Business Systems Engineering (BSE)• Information Technology (IT)• Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM)• Information Systems (IS)

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2.8.3 Quantity Surveying

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Should have obtained passes for at least one of the following subjects at the Advanced Level Examination;

Combined Mathematics Higher Mathematics

And other subject/subjects from the following list;

Accounting Economics Business Statistics Business Studies Physics Chemistry Information & Communication Technology

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying Available University : University of Moratuwa Duration : 04 years

2.8.4 Surveying Science

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Physics, Combined Mathematics and in any other subject available at the Advanced LevelExamination.

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in (Surveying Science) Available University : Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Duration : 04 years

2.8.5 Town & Country Planning

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Candidate should have passed;

(i) At least two of the following subjects; Accounting Political Science Agricultural Science Geography Biology Higher Mathematics Business Studies Logic & Scientific Method Business Statistics Mathematics Chemistry Physics Combined Mathematics Information & Communication Technology Economics

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(ii) And the other subject from the following list; Arabic History Art Islam Buddhism Islamic Civilization Buddhist Civilization Japanese Christianity Christian Civilization Chinese Malay English Pali French Russian German Sanskrit Greek & Roman Civilization Sinhala Home Economics Tamil Hinduism Hindi Hindu Civilization

Degree Programme : B.Sc. Degree in Town & Country Planning Available University : University of Moratuwa Duration : 04 years

In order to be eligible for the course of study in Town and Country Planning, candidatesshould have passed at least three subjects from category (i) above from academic year 2017/2018 onwards.

2.8.6 Architecture

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

A candidate should have obtained a pass in ;

(i) At least one of the following subjects; Art Chemistry Higher Mathematics Biology Combined Mathematics Physics Geography

(ii) And the other subject/subjects from the following list;

Accounting Logic & Scientific Method Hindu Civilization Mathematics Business Statistics Sanskrit Islamic Civilization German Greek & Roman Civilization Information & Communication Technology Political Science Arabic English History Sinhala Business Studies Communication & Media Studies Japanese Christian Civilization Economics Hindi Pali Buddhist Civilization French Home Economics Tamil Chinese Agricultural Science

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In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in order tobecome eligible for this course of study.

Degree Programme : Bachelor of Architecture Available University : University of Moratuwa Duration : 05 years

2.8.7 Fashion Design & Product Development

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in any three subjects at the Advanced Level Examination;

In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in order tobecome eligible for this course of study.

Degree Programme : Honours Degree in Bachelor of Design (B Des Hons) Available University : University of Moratuwa Duration : 04 years

2.8.8 Landscape Architecture

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

A candidate should have obtained passes in ;

(i) At least one of the following subjects at the Advanced Level Examination; Art Geography Biology Higher Mathematics Chemistry Physics Combined Mathematics Agricultural Science

(ii) And the other subject/subjects from the following list;

Accounting Hindi Arabic Hindu Civilization Buddhist Civilization History Business Statistics Home Economics Business Studies Islamic Civilization Chinese Japanese Greek & Roman Civilization Logic & Scientific Method Economics Political Science Mathematics Pali English Sanskrit French Sinhala German Communication & Media Studies Tamil Information & Communication Christian Civilization Technology

In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in order tobecome eligible for this course of study. Degree Programme : Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

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University : University of Moratuwa. Duration : 04 years

2.8.9 Design

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in any three subjects at the Advanced Level Examination.

In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in order tobecome eligible for this course of study.

Degree Programme : Bachelor of Design Honous Available University : University of Moratuwa Duration : 04 years

This course of study offers following three fields of specialization, and the selection of students tothese fields of specialization will be made at the end of first semester of the level two of study.

i. Fashion and Lifestyle Design:Develop core skills including Fashion Design & Technology, Costume design, Textile design,Jewelers design, Fashion footwear & accessory.

ii. Media and Communication Design:Develop core skills including Graphic design, Advertising design, Moving image design, Designfor HCI (Human Computer Interaction)

iii. Product Design:Develop core skills including Furniture design, Ceramic design, Industrial design,Consumer-based electronic & electrical utensil design.

2.8.10 LAW

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

A candidate should have obtained passes for;

(a) Three subjects from the following list at the Advanced Level Examination;

Accounting Political Science Agricultural Science Geography Biology Higher Mathematics Business Statistics History Business Studies Logic & Scientific Method Chemistry Economics Physics Mathematics/Combined Mathematics Communication & Media Studies Information & Communication

Technology

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(b) One or two subjects from the above list and the other subject/subjects from the followinglist;

Buddhism/Buddhist Civilization Hinduism/Hindu Civilization Christianity / Christian Civilization Islam/Islamic Civilization Greek & Roman Civilization Chinese Japanese English Pali French Sanskrit German Sinhala Arabic Tamil

Degree Programme : Bachelor of Laws

Available Universities : University of ColomboUniversity of PeradeniyaUniversity of Jaffna

Duration : 04 years

2.8.11 Facilities Management

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Combined Mathematics or Accounting and passes in any other two from the following subjects atthe Advanced Level Examination;

Business Statistics Chemistry Higher Mathematics Business Studies Information & Communication Technology Economics Physics

Degree Programme : Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science in FacilitiesManagement [B.Sc.(FM) Hons]

Available University : University of Moratuwa Duration : 04 years

2.8.12 Computation & Management

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Economics or Combined Mathematics and passes in any other two subjects from the followingsubjects at the Advanced Level Examination;

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Computation & Management Available University : University of Peradeniya Duration : 04 years

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2.8.13 Management and Information Technology (SEUSL)

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in any of the subject streams at the Advanced Level Examination.

This degree programme has combined course units of Management and Information Technology.

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Management and Information Technology (B.Sc.in MIT)

Available University : South Eastern University of Sri Lanka Duration : 03 years

2.8.14 Science & Technology

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects at the Advanced LevelExamination;

Agricultural Science Higher Mathematics Mathematics Combined Mathematics Physics

or

Passes in following three subjects at the Advanced Level Examination and the three subjects mustinclude;

1. Combined Mathematics or Higher Mathematics and

2. Chemistry or Physics

And the third subject from the list given below

Agricultural Science Combined Mathematics Biology Higher Mathematics Chemistry Physics

Degree Programme : Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree inScience & Technology

Available University : Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka Duration : 04 years Medium : English

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Students will be selected for one of the following specialization areas at the beginning of the thirdacademic year.

1. Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology2. Materials Science and Technology3. Mechatronics

In the final year all students should carry out an industrial training and a research project relevant totheir area of interest.

2.8.15 Computer Science & Technology

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in Biology, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects at the Advanced LevelExamination;

Agricultural Science Higher Mathematics Mathematics Combined Mathematics Physics

or

Passes in following three subjects at the Advanced Level Examination and the three subjects mustinclude;

1. Combined Mathematics or Higher Mathematics and

2. Chemistry or Physics

And the third subject from the list given below

Agricultural Science Combined Mathematics Biology Higher Mathematics Chemistry Physics Information & Communication Technology

In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in order tobecome eligible for this course of study.

Degree Programme : B.Sc in Computer Science & Technology Available University : Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. Duration : 04 years Medium : English

In the final year all students should carry out an industrial training and an individual project relevantto their area of interest.

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2.8.16 Entrepreneurship & Management

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in any of the subject streams at the Advanced Level Examination.

In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in order tobecome eligible for this course of study.

Degree Programme : BBM in Entrepreneurship and Management Available University : Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka Duration : 04 years Medium : English

Students will be selected for one of the following specialization areas at the beginning of the thirdacademic year.

Insurance and Actuary Entrepreneurship and Management Technology

In the final year all students should carry out an industrial training and a research project relevant totheir area of interest.

2.8.17 Tea Technology & Value Addition

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes for one of the following combinations of subjects at the Advanced Level Examination;

1. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Agricultural Science2. Combined Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics

Degree Programme : B.Sc.in Tea Technology and Value Addition Available University : Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka Duration : 04 years Medium : English

In the final year all students should carry out an industrial training and a research relevant to their area ofinterest.

2.8.18 Industrial Information Technology

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in any of the subject streams at the Advanced Level Examination.

In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in order tobecome eligible for this course of study.

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Industrial Information Technology (BIIT)

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Available University : Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. Duration : 04 years Medium : English

In the final year all students should carry out an industrial training and a research relevant to their area ofinterest.

2.8.19 Mineral Resources & Technology

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes for one of the following combinations of subjects at the Advanced Level Examination;

1. Biology, Chemistry, Physics2. Combined Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Mineral Resources and Technology(Special)

Available University : Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. Duration : 04 years Medium : English

Students will be selected for one of the following specialization areas at the beginning of the thirdacademic year.

Mineral Processing Technology Water Science and Technology

In the final year all students should carry out an industrial training and a research relevant to theirarea of interest.

2.8.20 Palm & Latex Technology and Value Addition

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes for one of the following combinations of subjects at the Advanced Level Examination;

1. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Agricultural Science2. Combined Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Palm & Latex Technology and ValueAddition

Available University : Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. Duration : 04 years Medium : English

In the final year all students should carry out an industrial training and a research relevant to theirarea of interest.

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2.8.21 Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in any of the subject streams at the Advanced Level Examination.

In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in order tobecome eligible for this course of study.

Degree Programme : BBM in Hospitality, Tourism and EventManagement

Available University : Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. Duration : 04 years Medium : English

In the final year all students should carry out an industrial training and a research relevant to theirarea of interest.

2.8.22 Physical Education

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in any three subjects at the Advanced Level Examination.

In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in order tobecome eligible for this course of study.

Degree Programme : B.Sc.in Physical Education (Special) Available University : Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Duration : 04 years

2.8.23 Sports Science & Management

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes in any three subjects at the Advanced Level Examination.

In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in order tobecome eligible for this course of study.

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Sports Science & Management (Special)

Available Universities : Sabaragamuwa University of Sri LankaUniversity of Sri Jayewardenepura

Duration : 04 years Medium : English

At the apptitude test, 30% marks wll be given to performances in subject at the school,provincial and National level achievements in sports related events. Another 30% will begiven for the practical test and balance 40% will be given to the theory paper.

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2.8.24 Speech and Hearing Sciences

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in the Arts, Biological Science or Physical Science streams at the Advanced LevelExamination.

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Speech and Hearing Sciences (Special) Available University : University of Kelaniya Duration : 04 years Medium : English

This degree is offered with specializations in Speech and Language Therapy or Audiology which areconducted by Faculty of Medicine, of the University of Kelaniya. Audiology track will be opened only tothe students who have passed Physics at the Advanced Level Examination.

2.8.25 Information Technology & Management

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passed the three subjects with at least a pass in one of the following subjects at the Advanced LevelExamination;

Higher Mathematics Economics Mathematics Combined Mathematics Geography Physics Accounting Logic & Scientific Method Business Statistics

Degree Programme : B.Sc.(Hons) in Information Technology &Management

Available University : University of Moratuwa Duration : 04 years Medium : English

2.8.26 Tourism & Hospitality Management

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes for one of the following combinations of subjects at Advanced Level Examination;(i) Any three subjects in the Commerce, Biological Science and Physical Science Streams(ii) At least one of the following subjects and any other two subjects in the Arts Stream

Economics Geography Business Statistics

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Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Tourism Management (Special)B.Sc. in Hospitality Management (Special)University - Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

B.Sc. in Tourism Management (Special)B.Sc. in Tourism & HospitalityManagement (Special)University - Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Duration : 04 yearsMedium : English

2.8.27 Information Systems

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passed the three subjects with at least passes in two of the following subjects at the Advanced LevelExamination;

Higher Mathematics Mathematics / Combined Mathematics Physics Chemistry Accounting Business Statistics Economics Business Studies Biology Political Science Logic & Scientific Method Geography Civil Technology Mechanical Technology Electrical, Electronic and Information Technology Information and Communication Technology

In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in order tobecome eligible for this course of study.

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Information Systems Institute : University of Colombo, School of Computing (UCSC) Duration : 03 years Medium : English

Based on the performance and preference of students, a selected number of students will be able tofollow a four year degree course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science Honours in InformationSystems [B.Sc. (Hons) in Information Systems].

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2.8.28 Translation Studies

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in any of the subject streams at the Advanced Level Examination.

In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in order tobecome eligible for this course of study.

Degree Programme : B.A (Special ) in Translation (English / Sinhala)University of Kelaniya

B.A (Special ) in Translation (English / Sinhala)Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

B.A (Special ) in Translation (English & Tamil)University of Jaffna

Duration : 04 years

2.8.29 Film & Television Studies

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in any of the subject streams at the Advanced Level Examination.

In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in order tobecome eligible for this course of study.

Therefore, the candidates who are interested in fine arts & posses specific skills are expected to apply. TheAptitude Test may consist of either an interview, practical test or a written test or of all three componentsas decided by the University.

Degree Programme : B.A.(Special) in Film & Television Studies Available University : University of Kelaniya Duration : 04 years

2.8.30 Project Management

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes in any of the subject streams at the Advanced Level Examination.

Degree Programme : Bachelor of Business Management in ProjectManagement (General)

Available Campus : Vavuniya Campus,University of JaffnaDuration : 03 years Medium : English

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2.8.31 Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

A pass in at least one of the following subjects at the Advanced Level Examination;

Higher Mathematics Mathematics/ Combined Mathematics Physics Chemistry Accounting Business Statistics Economics Business Studies Biology Geography Logic & Scientific Method Sanskrit Music (Oriental/Carnatic/Western) Civil Technology Mechanical Technology Electrical, Electronic and Information Technology Information & Communication Technology

In addition, candidate may pass the Aptitude Test as decided by the University concerned in order tobecome eligible for this course of study.

Degree programmes :

Bachelor of Information and Communication TechnologyDuration : 03 years

Based on the performance and preference of students, a selected number of students will be able to offeran extra (fourth) year leading to the following degree.

B.Sc. in Information and Communication TechnologyDuration : 04 years

Available Universities : Rajarata University of Sri LankaVavuniya Campus, University of Jaffna

Medium of instructions is English only.

2.8.32 Software Engineering

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

A candidate should have obtained passes in Combined Mathematics, Physics and third subject from thefollowing list at the Advanced Level Examination;

Chemistry Higher Mathematics

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Information and Communication Technology

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Software Engineering (Special) Available University : University of Kelaniya Duration : 04 years Medium : English

2.8.33 Food Business Management

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Passes for any of the following three subjects at the Advanced Level Examination Chemistry Biology Physics Combined Mathematics Agricultural Science Business Studies Economics Accounting

Course of Study : B.Sc. (Special) in Food Business Management Available University : Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Duration : 04 Years

2.8.34 Marine and Fresh Water Sciences

Minimum eligibility requirements for admission :

Three passes for one of the following combinations of subjects at the Advanced Level Examination;

(i) Chemistry, Physics and Biologyor

(ii) Chemistry, Physics and Combind Mathematics

Degree Programme : B.Sc. in Marine and Fresh Water Sciences - Honours Available University : University of Ruhuna Duration : 04 years

Fields of specialization : Oceanography & Marine GeologyWater Science & Technology

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“Uni-Codes” Assigned for each Course of Study and University

COURSE OF STUDY UNIVERSITY UNI - CODEMEDICINE UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO 001AMEDICINE UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 001BMEDICINE UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 001CMEDICINE UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA 001DMEDICINE UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA 001EMEDICINE UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA 001FMEDICINE EASTERN UNIVERSITY, SRI LANKA 001HMEDICINE RAJARATA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 001KDENTAL SURGERY UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 002BVETERINARY SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 003BAGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA 004EAGRICULTURE EASTERN UNIVERSITY, SRI LANKA 004HAGRICULTURE RAJARATA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 004KAGRICULTURE SABARAGAMUWA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 004LAGRICULTURE WAYAMBA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 004MFOOD & NUTRITION WAYAMBA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 005MBIOLOGICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO 006ABIOLOGICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 006BBIOLOGICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 006CBIOLOGICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA 006DBIOLOGICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA 006EBIOLOGICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA 006FBIOLOGICAL SCIENCE EASTERN UNIVERSITY, SRI LANKA 006HBIOLOGICAL SCIENCE SOUTH EASTERN UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 006JAPPLIED SCIENCES (BIO.) RAJARATA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 007KAPPLIED SCIENCES (BIO.) SABARAGAMUWA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 007LAPPLIED SCIENCES (BIO.) UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA (VAVUNIYA CAMPUS) 007RENGINEERING UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 008BENGINEERING UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 008CENGINEERING UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA 008EENGINEERING UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA 008FENGINEERING UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA 008GENGINEERING SOUTH EASTERN UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 008JENGINEERING (EM) UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA 009GENGINEERING (TM) UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA 010GQUANTITY SURVEYING UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA 011GCOMPUTER SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA 012ECOMPUTER SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA 012F

COMPUTER SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO SCHOOL OF COMPUTING 012T

COMPUTER SCIENCE EASTERN UNIVERSITY (TRINCOMALEE CAMPUS) 012WPHYSICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO 013APHYSICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 013BPHYSICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 013CPHYSICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA 013D

UNI-CODES ANNEX I

A unique code has been given to each individual course of study in a particular university /campus / institute.This unique code is referred to as “Uni-Code”. In total, there are 207 “Uni-Codes”.Please use these uni-codes to fill the Section 8 of the Application Form.

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COURSE OF STUDY UNIVERSITY UNI - CODEPHYSICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA 013EPHYSICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA 013FPHYSICAL SCIENCE EASTERN UNIVERSITY, SRI LANKA 013HPHYSICAL SCIENCE SOUTH EASTERN UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 013JSURVEYING SCIENCE SABARAGAMUWA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 014LAPPLIED SCIENCES (PHY.) RAJARATA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 015KAPPLIED SCIENCES (PHY.) SABARAGAMUWA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 015LAPPLIED SCIENCES (PHY.) WAYAMBA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 015MAPPLIED SCIENCES (PHY.) UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA (VAVUNIYA CAMPUS) 015RAPPLIED SCIENCES (PHY.) EASTERN UNIVERSITY (TRINCOMALEE CAMPUS) 015WMANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO 016AMANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 016BMANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 016CMANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA 016DMANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA 016EMANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA 016FMANAGEMENT EASTERN UNIVERSITY, SRI LANKA 016HMANAGEMENT SOUTH EASTERN UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 016JMANAGEMENT RAJARATA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 016KMANAGEMENT SABARAGAMUWA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 016LMANAGEMENT WAYAMBA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 016MESTATE MANAGEMENT & VALUATION UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 017C

COMMERCE UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 018CCOMMERCE UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA 018DCOMMERCE UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA 018ECOMMERCE EASTERN UNIVERSITY, SRI LANKA 018HCOMMERCE SOUTH EASTERN UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 018JARTS UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO 019AARTS UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 019BARTS UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 019CARTS UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA 019DARTS UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA 019EARTS UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA 019FARTS EASTERN UNIVERSITY, SRI LANKA 019HARTS SOUTH EASTERN UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 019JARTS RAJARATA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 019KARTS (SP) - MASS MEDIA UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO (SRIPALEE CAMPUS) 020SARTS (SP) - PERFORMING ARTS UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO (SRIPALEE CAMPUS) 041SARTS(SAB) SABARAGAMUWA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 021LMANAGEMENT STUDIES (TV) EASTERN UNIVERSITY (TRINCOMALEE CAMPUS) 022WMANAGEMENT STUDIES (TV) UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA (VAVUNIYA CAMPUS) 022RARCHITECTURE UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA 023GDESIGN UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA 024GLAW UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO 025ALAW UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 025BLAW UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA 025EINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA 026G

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COURSE OF STUDY UNIVERSITY UNI - CODEMANAGEMENT & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA 027D

MANAGEMENT (PUBLIC) SPECIAL UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 028CCOMMUNICATION STUDIES EASTERN UNIVERSITY (TRINCOMALEE CAMPUS) 029WTOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA 030GPEACE & CONFLICT RESOLUTION UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA 031DAYURVEDIC MEDICINE & SURGERY INSTITUTE OF INDIGENOUS MEDICINE 032N

AYURVEDIC MEDICINE & SURGERY GAMPAHA WICKRAMARACHCHI AYURVEDA INSTITUTE 032P

UNANI MEDICINE & SURGERY INSTITUTE OF INDIGENOUS MEDICINE 033NFASHION DESIGN & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA 034G

FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 035BFOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 035CFOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SABARAGAMUWA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 035LSIDDHA MEDICINE UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA 036ESIDDHA MEDICINE EASTERN UNIVERSITY (TRINCOMALEE CAMPUS) 036WNURSING UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 037BNURSING UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 037CNURSING UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA 037ENURSING UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA 037FNURSING EASTERN UNIVERSITY, SRI LANKA 037HINFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY RAJARATA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 038K

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA (VAVUNIYA CAMPUS) 038R

AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 039B

HEALTH PROMOTION RAJARATA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 050KPHARMACY UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 051BPHARMACY UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 051CPHARMACY UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA 051EPHARMACY UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA 051FMEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 052BMEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 052CMEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA 052EMEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA 052FRADIOGRAPHY UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 053BPHYSIOTHERAPY UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO 054APHYSIOTHERAPY UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 054BENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA 055D

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA 056GTRANSPORT & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA 057G

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO 058A

INDUSTRIAL STATISTICS & MATHEMATICAL FINANCE UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO 059A

STATISTICS & OPERATIONS RESEARCH UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 060B

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COURSE OF STUDY UNIVERSITY UNI - CODECOMPUTATION & MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 061BFISHERIES & MARINE SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA 062FISLAMIC STUDIES SOUTH EASTERN UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 063JSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY UVA WELLASSA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 064UCOMPUTER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY UVA WELLASSA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 065U

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & MANAGEMENT UVA WELLASSA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 066U

ANIMAL SCIENCE UVA WELLASSA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 067UMUSIC RAMANATHAN ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS 068X

MUSIC SWAMI VIPULANANDA INSTITUTE OF AESTHETIC STUDIES 068Y

MUSIC UNIVERSITY OF THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS 068Z

DANCE RAMANATHAN ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS 069X

DANCE SWAMI VIPULANANDA INSTITUTE OF AESTHETIC STUDIES 069Y

DANCE UNIVERSITY OF THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS 069ZART & DESIGN RAMANATHAN ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS 070X

DRAMA & THEATRE SWAMI VIPULANANDA INSTITUTE OF AESTHETIC STUDIES 071Y

DRAMA & THEATRE UNIVERSITY OF THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS 071Z

VISUAL & TECHNOLOGICAL ARTS SWAMI VIPULANANDA INSTITUTE OF AESTHETIC STUDIES 072Y

EXPORT AGRICULTURE UVA WELLASSA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 073UTEA TECHNOLOGY & VALUE ADDITION UVA WELLASSA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 074U

INDUSTRIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UVA WELLASSA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 075U

MINERAL RESOURCES & TECHNOLOGY UVA WELLASSA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 076U

BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS (SPECIAL) UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 077C

MANAGEMET & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(SEUSL) SOUTH EASTERN UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 079J

COMPUTING & INFORMATION SYSTEMS SABARAGAMUWA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 080L

PHYSICAL EDUCATION SABARAGAMUWA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 081LSPORTS SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 082CSPORTS SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT SABARAGAMUWA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 082LSPEECH & HEARING SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA 083DARABIC LANGUAGE SOUTH EASTERN UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 084JVISUAL ARTS UNIVERSITY OF THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS 085ZANIMAL SCIENCE & FISHERIES UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA 086BFOOD PRODUCTION & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT WAYAMBA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 087M

AQUATIC RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY UVA WELLASSA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 088U

PALM AND LATEX TECHNOLOGY & VALUE ADDITION UVA WELLASSA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 089U

HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & EVENTS MANAGEMENT UVA WELLASSA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 090U

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA 091G

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TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT SABARAGAMUWA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 092L

AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA 093F

AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA 094FGREEN TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA 095F

INFORMATION SYSTEMS UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO SCHOOL OF COMPUTING 096T

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA 097GTRANSLATION STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA 098DTRANSLATION STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA 098ETRANSLATION STUDIES SABARAGAMUWA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 098LSOFTWARE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA 099DFILM & TELEVISION STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA 100DPROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA (VAVUNIYA CAMPUS) 101RENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 102CENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA 102DENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA 102EENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA 102FENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY RAJARATA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 102KENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SABARAGAMUWA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 102LENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY UVA WELLASSA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 102UENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY WAYAMBA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 102MBIOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 103CBIOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA 103EBIOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY EASTERN UNIVERSITY, SRI LANKA 103HBIOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY RAJARATA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 103KBIOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SABARAGAMUWA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 103LBIOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOUTH EASTERN UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 103JBIOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY UVA WELLASSA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 103UBIOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY WAYAMBA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 103MINFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 104C

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA 104D

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA 104F

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY RAJARATA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 104K

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SOUTH EASTERN UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 104J

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA (VAVUNIYA CAMPUS) 104R

TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA 105D

MARINE AND FRESHWATER SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA 106F

FOOD BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SABARAGAMUWA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA 107LPHYSICAL SCIENCE -ICT UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA 108CPHYSICAL SCIENCE -ICT UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA 108D

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SUBJECT INDEX ANNEX II

Subject Degree Higher Educational Institution Agribusiness Management B. Sc. RUH Agricultural Resource Management & Tech B. Sc RUH Agricultural Technology & Management B. Sc PDN Agriculture B.Sc. UJA/EUSL/RUSL/SUSL/WUSL Animal Science B.Ani.Sc UWU Animal Science & Fisheries B.Sc PDN Aquatic resources Technology B.Sc UWU Arabic Language B.A SEUSL Architecture B. Arch. (Hons) MRT Art & Design BFA RAFA Arts B.A CMB/PDN/SJP/KLN/UJA/RUH/EUSL/

SEUSL/RUSL/ SUSL Anthropology B.A SJP/KLN/UJA Arabic B.A PDN/EUSL Archaeology B.A PDN/SJP/KLN/UJA Archeology & Heritage Management B.A (Special) RUSL Buddhist Civilization B.A SJP Buddhist Culture B.A KLN Buddhist Philosophy B.A SJP/KLN Buddhist Studies B.A CMB/PDN Chinese B.A KLN

B.A. (Special) SUSL Christianity B.A EUSL Christian Culture B.A KLN Christian Civilization B.A UJA Comparative Religion B.A EUSL Criminology B.A SJP Cultural & Aesthetic Studies (Dance/Music) B.A SJP Computer Sciecnce B.Sc. CS/ UCSC

B.Sc. (Hons) CS/B.Sc. (Hons) SE

Demography B.A CMB Development Studies B.A KLN Drama & Theatre B.A KLN/UJA/EUSL Economics B.A CMB/PDN/SJP/KLN/UJA/EUSL

B.A (Special) RUSL/ SUSL Education B. Ed. EUSL English B.A CMB/PDN/SJP/KLN/EUSL

B.A. (Special) SUSL English Literature B.A. UJA English Language Teaching B.A UJA Environmental Management B.A (Special) RUSL Film & Television Studies B.A (Special) KLN Fine Arts B.A PDN/UJA/EUSL French B.A PDN/SJP/KLN Geography B.A CMB/PDN/SJP/KLN/UJA/EUSL

B.A. (Special) SUSL German B.A KLN

B.A (Special) SUSL Hindu Civilization B.A PDN/UJA/EUSL Hindu Philosophy B.A UJA Hindi B.A SJP/KLN

B. A.(Special) SUSL History B.A CMB/PDN/SJP/KLN/UJA/EUSL

B.A. (Special) RUSL Home Economics B.A UJA Image Arts (Photography, Cinema, Video & Tele) B.A KLN Information & Communication Technology B.A (Special) SUSL International Relation B.A CMB International Studies B.A KLN/EUSL Information System B.Sc. IS/ UCSC

B.Sc. (Hons) IS UCSC Islamic Civilization B.A CMB/PDN

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Subject Degree Higher Educational Institution Japanese B.A KLN

B.A. (Special) SUSL Journalism B.A CMB Korean B.A KLN Library & Information Sciences B.A KLN Linguistics B.A KLN/UJA Literacy Criticism B.A KLN Mass Communication B.A SJP/KLN Media Studies B.A UJA Music B. A SJP Pali B.A PDN/SJP/KLN Performing Arts (Music, Dancing) B.A KLN Philosophy B.A PDN/KLN/UJA/EUSL Philosophy & Psychology B.A SJP Planning B.A UJA Political Science B.A CMB/PDN/SJP/KLN/UJA/EUSL

B.A. (Special) SUSL Psychology B.A PDN/KLN/UJA Russian B.A KLN Sanskrit B.A PDN/SJP/KLN/UJA Sinhala B.A CMB/PDN/SJP/KLN

B.A. (Special) RUSL/SUSL Social Statistics B.A KLN Social /Business Statistics B.A SJP Sociology B.A CMB/PDN/SJP/KLN/UJA/EUSL

B.A. (Special) SUSL Sports & Recreation Management B.A KLN Statistics B.A (Special) SUSL Tamil B.A PDN/KLN/UJA/EUSL

B.A. (Special) SUSL Teaching English as a Second Language B.A KLN Tourism & Cultural Resource Management B.A (Special) KLN Translation Methods B.A KLN Translation Studies B.A UJA/KLN/SUSL Visual Arts & Design (Painting & Graphic Des.) B.A KLN Western Classical Culture B.A PDN/KLN Performing Arts B.A. (Special) CMB (Sripalee) Mass Media B.A. (Special) CMB (Sripalee) Ayurveda B.A.M.S CMB/KLN

Biological Science B.Sc. CMB/PDN/SJP/KLN/UJA/RUH/EUSL/SEUSLB.Sc. (App.Sc.) RUSL

Physical Science B.Sc. CMB/PDN/SJP/KLN/UJA/RUH/EUSL/SEUSLB.Sc. (App.Sc.) RUSL

Applied Biology B.Sc RUSLB.Sc. (Special) SEUSL

Applied Physics B.Sc. (App.Sc.) Special SUSL/EUSL(Trinco) Physical Sciences B.Sc. (App.Sc) SUSL Applied Sciences B.Sc (App.Sc) SEUSL

B.Sc. PDN/SEUSL/RUSL/WUSLB.Sc (App.Sc) EUSL(Trinco)B.Sc. (Joint Major) WUSL

Applied Mathematics B.Sc EUSL Applied Mathematics & Computing B.Sc. UJA (Vavuniya) Applied Statistics B.Sc (Special) SEUSL Aquatic Resource Management B.Sc (Special) SJP Bio Chemistry & Molecular Biology B.Sc. CMB

B.Sc. (Special) CMB Bio Informatics B.Sc. (Special) CMB Biology B. Sc. (Special) PDN Biosystems Technology BBST SJP/UJA/EUSL/SEUSL/RUSL/SUSL/

WUSL/UWU Botany B.Sc. EUSL

B.Sc. (Special) PDN/KLN/RUH Chemical Biology B.Sc. (Special) CMB

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Subject Degree Higher Educational Institution Chemistry B.Sc. EUSL

B.Sc. (Special) CMB/PDN/SJP/KLN/RUH /SEUSL Chemical Technology B.Sc. (App. Sc.)Sp SUSL Computational Chemistry B.Sc. (Special) CMB Computational Physics B.Sc. (Special) CMB Engineering Physics B.Sc. (Special) CMB Environment Management & Forestry B.Sc. (Special) SJP Environment Science B.Sc. (Special) CMB

B.Sc UJA (Vavuniya) Finance Business & Computational Mathematics B.Sc. (Special) CMB Food Business Management B.Sc. SUSL Geology B.Sc. (Special) PDN Human Biology B.Sc SJP Industrial Mathematics B.Sc RUSL Industrial Statistics B.Sc. (Special) CMB Marine and Fresh Water Science B.Sc. (Hons) RUH Mathematical Finance B.Sc. (Special) CMB Mathematical Physics B.Sc. (Special) KLN Mathematics & Statistics with Computer Science B.Sc. (Special) CMB Mathematics B.Sc. (Special) CMB/PDN/SJP/RUH Mathematics (Pure Math s& App. Math) B.Sc. (Special) KLN Mathematics (Pure Math & Stat) B.Sc. (Special) KLN Microbiology B.Sc. (Special) SJP/KLN Molecular Biology & Biotechnology B.Sc. (Special) PDN Molecular Biology & Plant Biotechnology B.Sc. (Special) KLN Nuclear Medical Science B.Sc. (Special) CMB Pharmacy B.Sc. (Special) CMB Physics B.Sc. EUSL

B.Sc. (Special) CMB/PDN/SJP/KLN/RUH Plant Biology B.Sc. (Special) SJP Plant Biotechnology B.Sc. (Special) CMB/SJP Plant Sciences B.Sc. (Special) CMB Pure Mathematics B.Sc EUSL Statistics B.Sc. EUSL

B.Sc. (Special) CMB/PDN /SJP/KLN Statistics with Computer Science B.Sc. (Special) CMB Zoology B.Sc. EUSL

B.Sc. (Special) CMB/PDN/SJP/KLN/RUH Communication Studies B.A EUSL (Trincomalee)

B.A. (Special) EUSL (Trincomalee) Computation & Management B.Sc PDN Computer Science B.Sc. CS UCSC

B.Sc. (Hons) (CS) UCSCB.Sc. (Hons) (SE) UCSCB.Sc. (Special) PDN/SJP/KLN/ SEUSL/UJA (Vavuniya)B.C.Sc. CMB/RUH/UJA/EUSL(Trincomalee)

Computer Science & Technology B.Sc UWUB.Sc (App.Sc.) Sp SUSL

Computing & Information Systems B.Sc (Special) SUSL Dance BFA SVIAS/RAFA Dance & Drama BPA (Special) UVPA Dental Surgery B.D.S PDN Design (Architecture) B. Design (Hons) MRT Drama & Theatre BFA SVIAS Engineering

Chemical & Process Engineering B.Sc.Eng PDN/MRTCivil Engineering B.Sc.Eng PDN/MRT/SEUSL/UJA/SJPCivil & Environmental Engineering B.Sc.Eng RUHComputer Engineering B.Sc.Eng PDN/UJA/SJPComputer (Software) Engineering B.Sc.Eng SEUSLComputer Science & Engineering B.Sc.Eng MRTElectrical & Electronic Engineering B.Sc.Eng PDN/UJA/SJPElectrical & Information Engineering B.Sc.Eng RUHElectrical Engineering B.Sc.Eng MRT/SEUSLElectronic & Tele Com. Engineering B.Sc.Eng MRTMechanical Engineering B.Sc.Eng PDN/MRT/SEUSL/UJA/SJPMechanical & Manufacturing Engineering B.Sc.Eng RUH

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Subject Degree Higher Educational InstitutionProduction Engineering B.Sc.Eng PDNMaterials Sc. & Engineering B.Sc.Eng MRTElectronic Engineering B.Sc.Eng SEUSLBiomedical Engineering B.Sc.Eng MRT

Engineering- EM B.Sc.Eng MRT Engineering- TM B.Sc.Eng MRT Engineering Technology BET SJP/KLN/UJA/RUH/SUSL/RUSL/WUSL/UWU Entrepreneurship & Management B.B.M UWU Environmental Conservation & Management B.Sc. KLN

B.Sc. (Special) KLN Environmental Sc. & Natural Resources Mgt B.Sc. (App.Sc) Sp SUSL

B.Sc. (App.Sc) SUSL Export Agriculture B.Sc. UWU Facilities Management B.Sc. (Hons) MRT Fashion Design & Product Development B.Des. (FD & PD) MRT Fisheries & Marine Sciences B.Sc RUH Food Production & Technology Management B.Sc WUSL Food Science & Nutrition B.Sc. WUSL Food Science & Technology B. Sc. PDN

B.Sc. (Special) SUSLB. App. Sc. SJP

Green Technology B.Sc. RUH Health Promotion B.Sc RUSL Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management B.B.M UWU Industrial Information Technology B.I.I.T UWU Industrial Statistics & Mathematical Finance B.Sc CMB Information Communication Technology BICT SJP/KLN/VAVUNIYA/RUH/SEUSL/RUSL Information & Communication Technology BICT UJA (Vavuniya)

B.Sc RUSL Information Systems B.Sc. IS UCSC

B.Sc. (Hons) IS UCSC Information Technology B.Sc. (IT- Hons) MRT Information Technology & management B.Sc. (IT & M- Hons) MRT Islamic Studies B.A SEUSL Landscape Architecture B.L.A (Hons) MRT LawL.L.B CMB/PDN/UJA

Accounting B.B.A (Special) CMB/UJA/RUHB.Sc. (Special) SJPB.B.M (Special) KLN

Accounting & Business Finance B.Sc. (Special) WUSL Accounting & Finance B.B.M UJA (Vavuniya)

B.Sc. (Special) RUSL Banking & Finance B.Sc. (Special) WUSL Banking & Insurance B.Sc. (Special) SUSL Business Administration B.B.A EUSL

B.B.A.(Special) CMB/PDNB.Sc. (Special) SJP

Business Economics B.B.A (Special) CMBB.Sc. (Special) SJPB.B.M UJA (Vavuniya)

Business Information Systems B. Sc. (Special) SJP Business Information Technology B.Sc. (Special) RUSL Business Management B.Sc. (Special) RUSL/SUSL/WUSL Business Technology B.Com (Special) KLN Commerce B.Com UJA/EUSL

B.Com ((Special) SJP/KLN//SEUSL Eco Business Management B.Sc. (Special) SUSL Entrepreneurship B.B.A (Special) RUH

B.Sc. (Special) SJPB.Com (Special) KLN

Estate Management & Valuation B.Sc. (Special) SJP Finance B.B.A (Special) CMB

B.Sc. (Special) SJPB.B.M (Special) KLN

Financial Management B.B.A (Special) UJA/PDNB.Com (Special) KLN

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B.Sc. (Special) SUSL Hospitality Management B.Sc. (Special) SUSL Human Resource Management B.B.A (Special) CMB/PDN/UJA/RUH

B.B.M (Special) KLNB.Sc. (Special) SJP

Insurance & Valuation B.Sc. (Special) WUSL International Business B.B.A (Special) CMB Management B.A PDN

B.B.A (Special) SEUSLB.B.M (General) UJA (Vavuniya)B.Com PDNB.Sc EUSL (Trincomalee)B.Sc. (Special) EUSL (Trincomalee)

Hospitality and Leisure Management B.B.A (Special) CMB Marketing B.B.A (Special) CMB/UJA/RUH

B.B.M (Special) KLN Marketing Management B.B.A. (Special) PDN

B.Sc. (Special) SJP/SUSLB.B.M UJA (Vavuniya)

Operations Management B.B.A. (Special) PDN Operations & Technology Management B.Sc. (Special) SJP Project Management B.B.M (General) UJA (Vavuniya) Management (Public) Special B.Sc. (Special) SJP Tourism Management B.Sc (Special) SUSL/RUSL Management & Information Technology B.Sc. KLN

B.Sc. (Special) KLNB.Sc. (MIT) SEUSL

Medical Laboratory Sciences B.Sc PDN/SJP/UJA/RUH Medicine M.B.B.S CMB/PDN/SJP/KLN/UJA/RUH/EUSL/RUSL Mineral Resources & Technology B.Sc UWU Music BFA RAFA/SVIAS

BPA (Special) UVPA Nursing B.Sc PDN/SJP/UJA/RUH/EUSL Palm and Latex Technology & Value Addition B.Sc. UWU Peace & Conflict Resolution B.A KLN Pharmacy B. Pharm PDN/SJP/UJA/RUH Physical Education B.Sc SUSL Physiotherapy B.Sc. CMB/PDN

B.Sc. (Special) CMB Physical Science - ICT B.Sc. (Physics & ICT) SJP’

B.Sc. (Phy. & Electronics) KLN Quantity Surveying B.Sc. (Hons) MRT Radiography B.Sc PDN Science & Technology B. Tech UWU Siddha Medicine B.S.M.S UJA/EUSL (Trincomalee) Speech & Hearing Sciences B.Sc KLN Software Engineering B.Sc KLN Sports Science & Management B.Sc. SUSL

B.Sc (Special) SJP Statistics & Operations Research B.Sc PDN Surveying Science B.Sc SUSL Tea Technology & Value Addition B.Sc UWU Tourism & Hospitality Management B.Sc. (Special) RUSL Town & Country Planning B.Sc. (Hons) MRT Transport & Logistics Management B.Sc. (T&LM) MRT Unani Medicine & Surgery B.U.M.S CMB Veterinary Science B.V. Sc PDN Visual Arts BVA (Special) UVPA Visual & Technological Arts B.F.A SVIAS

Subject Degree Higher Educational Institution

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COURSES OF STUDY WITH MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTIONS ANNEX III

Course Code Course of Study Medium

01 Medicine E02 Dental Surgery E03 Veterinary Science E04 Agriculture Technology & Management E05 Agriculture E06 Agricultural Resource Technology & Management E07 Food Science & Nutrition E08 Food Science & Technology E09 Biological Science T/E10 Ayurveda E11 Unani Medicine E12 Siddha Medicine E13 Applied Sciences - Bio.Sc E14 Health Promotion E15 Engineering E16 Engineering - EM E17 Engineering - TM E18 Architecture E19 Design E20 Fashion Design & Product Development E21 Computer Science T/E22 Information Technology E23 Management & Information Tech. E24 Information & Communication Technology E25 Information Systems E26 Town & Country Planning E27 Physical Science T/E28 Quantity Surveying E29 Surveying Science E30 Applied Sciences - Phy.Sc E31 Management S/T/E32 Management (Public) Special E33 Communication Studies E34 Estate Management & Valuation E35 Management Studies - TV E36 Commerce S/T/E37 Arts S/T/E38 Arts ( SP) S39 Arts - SAB E40 Law S/T/E41 Peace & Conflict Resolution E42 Nursing E43 Pharmacy E44 Medical Laboratory Sciences E45 Radiography E46 Physiotherapy E

47 Environmental Conservation & Management E48 Facilities Management E

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49 Transport & Logistics Management E50 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry E51 Industrial Statistics & Mathematical Finance E52 Statistics & Operations Research E53 Computation & Management E54 Fisheries & Marine Sciences E55 Islamic Studies T/E56 Arabic Language A/T/E57 Science & Technology E58 Computer Science & Technology E59 Entrepreneurship & Management E60 Animal Science E61 Export Agriculture E62 Music S/T63 Dance S/T64 Art & Design T65 Drama & Theatre S/T66 Visual Arts S67 Visual & Technological Arts T68 Tea Technology & Value Addition E69 Industrial Information Technology E70 Mineral Resources & Technology E71 Business Information Systems (Special) E72 Management & Information Technology(SEUSL) E73 Computing & Information Systems E74 Physical Education E75 Sports Science & Management E76 Speech & Hearing Sciences E77 Animal Science & Fisheries E78 Aquatic Resources Technology E79 Palm and Latex Technology & Value Addition E80 Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management E81 Food Production & Technology Management E82 Information Technology & Management E83 Tourism & Hospitality Management E84 Agric Business Management E85 Green Technology E86 Landscape Architecture E87 Translation Studies S/T/E 88 Software Engineering E89 Film & Television Studies S90 Project Management E91 Engineering Technology (New) E92 Biosystems Technology (New) E93 Information Communication Technology (New) E94 Physical Science-ICT (New) E95 Marine and Fresh Water Sciences (New) E96 Food Business Management (New) E97 Teaching English as a Second Language (New) E

Code Course of Study Medium

* E- English * S - Sinhala * T- Tamil * A -Arabic

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ADDRESSES OF UNIVERSITIES AND INSTITUTES ANNEX IV OFFERING UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

Eastern University, Sri Lanka,Vantharamoolai, Chenkalady . : 065 – 2240490, 2240590, 2240730

Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri LankaKonesapuri, Nilavely, Trincomalee : 026 - 2222300

Swami Vipulananda Institute of AestheticStudies, Eastern University Sri LankaKallady, Batticaloa : 065-2222663

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,Mihintale . : 025 - 2266645, 2266643,

2266650, 2266646

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka,111, Vidyala Mawatha, Kanadulla, Kuliyapitiya : 037 - 2281414, 2281412

Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Management,Wayamba University of Sri Lanka,Makandura, Gonawila. : 031-2299704, 2299430, 2299875

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,P.O.Box 02, Pambahinna, Belihuloya . : 045 – 2280014, 2280087, 2280178

South Eastern University of Sri Lanka,Oluvil. : 067 – 2255062, 2255063, 2255064

Uwa Wellassa University of Sri Lanka3rd Kilometer Post, Passara Road, Badulla : 055-2226370, 055-2226480

University of the Visual and Performing Arts,21, Albert Crescent,Colombo 07 . : 011 – 2696971, 2691483

The Open University of Sri LankaNawala Road, Nugegoda . : 011 - 2853777, 2822712, 2822714,

2822715, 2822716

Institute of Indigenous Medicine,University of Colombo,Rajagiriya . : 011 - 2694308, 2692385

Institute of Human Resource Advancement,University of Colombo,P.O.Box 1557,275, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07. : 011 – 2587245, 2503393

Gampaha Wickremaarachchi Ayurveda InstituteUniversity of Kelaniya,Yakkala . : 033 - 2222748, 2222740

University of Colombo,“College House”,94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha, Colombo 03. : 011 - 2581835, 2584695, 2585509

Sripalee Campus, University of ColomboWewala, Horana : 034 - 2265553, 2263617

Faculty of Medicine,University of Colombo, Kynsey Road, Colombo 08 : 011 - 2695300, 2696243, 2688748

University of Colombo School of Computing,No 35, Reid Avenue, Colombo 07 : 011-2581245, 2581246, 2581247

University of Peradeniya,Peradeniya . : 081 - 2388301, 2388302, 2388303,

2388304, 2388305

University of Sri Jayewardenepura,Gangodawila, Nugegoda . : 011 - 2802695, 2802696, 2803191, 2803192,

2802022, 2802023

University of Kelaniya,Dalugama, Kelaniya . : 011 - 2913854, 2913855, 2913858

2911397, 2910164, 2911407, 2911391

Faculty of Medicine,University of KelaniyaTalagolla Road, Ragama . : 011 –2956188, 2956152, 2961000

University of Moratuwa,Katubedda, Moratuwa . : 011 - 2650301, 2650340, 2650441, 2650534

University of Jaffna,Thirunelvely, P.O.Box 57, Jaffna . : 021 - 2222483, 2222294

Vavuniya Campus of the University of JaffnaPark Road, Vavuniya : 024 – 2222265, 2222264

Ramanathan Academy of Fine Arts ofthe University of Jaffna,

Marunarmadam, Chunnakam. : 021-2225923

University of Ruhuna,Wellamadama, Matara : 041 -2222681, 2222682, 2222369

Faculty of Medicine,University of Ruhuna,Karapitiya, Galle : 091 - 2234801, 2232321, 2234730,

2222731, 2222801, 2234803

Faculty of Agriculture,University of Ruhuna,Mapalana, Kamburupitiya . : 041 - 2292382, 2292200

Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle. : 091-2245765, 2245766, 2245767

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES OF THE UNIVERSITIES IN SRI LANKA

ACADEMIC YEAR 2015/2016

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Notes for Guidance

1. This form should be used if you wish to apply for an undergraduate degree program in a Sri Lankan University as a student with Foreign Qualifications for the Academic Year 2015/2016.

2. Application form and the Admissions Handbook for the Students with Foreign Qualifications valid for

the Academic Year 2015/2016 are available on the UGC website (www.ugc.ac.lk).

3. Before completing this form, please refer the Admissions Handbook for the Students with Foreign Qualifications valid for the Academic Year 2015/2016 to check your eligibility, course details and other vital information. In order to make your application successful you must meet all the necessary requirements, which can be found in the Admissions Handbook for the Students with Foreign Qualifications valid for the Academic Year 2015/2016.

4. When completing the form, please ensure that you provide your full name as appeared in your

passport.

5. Please provide all the supporting documents in English, we require officially translated versions as well as copies in the original language.

6. Please provide certified copies of all the supporting documents including the certified copies of the

relevant pages of your passport, duly authenticated by relevant authorities.

7. Candidates with Sri Lankan passport should attach original service letter/s of Father/Mother/Guardian.

8. Every application should be accompanied by a Bank Draft of US $ 30 payable to the University Grants

Commission, being the application processing fee.

9. Children of Sri Lankan diplomats seeking admission to Universities in Sri Lanka should forward their applications through the Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Republic Building, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka.

10. All applications will be acknowledged within two weeks of receiving the applications, by e-mail & post.

11. Do not leave any section of this application unanswered. Please write “N/A” in all irrelevant sections.

12. All the applications should be forwarded to Senior Assistant Secretary (University Admissions),

University Grants Commission, No 20, Ward Place, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka on or before the closing date.

13. Closing date for applications for the academic year 2015/2016 will be 14th July 2016.

14. If you have any questions about filling out your application form please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Department Tel: +94-11-2695301/02 or +94-11-3054168 Fax: +94-11-2691678 E-mail: [email protected]

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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF STUDENTS WITH FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS TO

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES OF THE UNIVERSITIES IN SRI LANKA ACADEMIC YEAR 2015/2016

This form should be completed and forwarded (along with the supporting documentation as required) to reach Senior Assistant Secretary/University Admissions, University Grants Commission, No: 20, Ward Place, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka on or before 14.07.2016.

1. PERSONAL DETAILS (In BLOCK Capitals)

N.B.: Certified copies of the relevant pages of your passports/birth certificate/citizenship certificate should be attached. Full Name: Name with initials: Title (Rev, Mr ,Miss, Mrs):

Date of Birth: DD: MM: YYYY: Age ( as at 14th July 2016): DD: MM: YY:

Sex () Male: Female: Citizenship () Single: Citizenship Dual: Citizenship 1 Citizenship 2

NIC Number (for SL candidates if any) Date Citizenship obtained DD: MM: YYYY:

Passport Number: Civil Status () Married: Unmarried: Nationality:

2. CONTACT DETAILS (In BLOCK Capitals)

Address of the Permanent Residence: Address for correspondence:

Local: Foreign:

Postcode: Postcode: Postcode:

Tel: Tel: Tel:

Mobile: Mobile: Mobile:

Fax: Fax: Fax:

Email: Email: Email:

3. PARENT’S/GURDIAN’S DETAILS

Father’s name:

Occupation:

Name & Address of his employer: Tel: Email:

Contact Details: Tel: Local:

Foreign:

Mobile: Email: Passport Number:

Mother’s name:

Occupation:

Name & Address of her employer: Tel: Email:

Contact Details: T

el:

Local:

Foreign:

Mobile: Email: Passport Number:

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY COURSE: APPLICATION NO:

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Guardians’ name:

Occupation:

Name & Address of the employer: Tel: Email:

Contact Details:

Tel: Local

Foreign

Mobile Email: Passport Number:

N.B : All Sri Lankan applicants should attach original service letter/s of Father/Mother/Guardian and the certified copies of their passports covering the period worked abroad.

4. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Educational qualifications in reverse chronological order (Certified copies of certificates and transcripts in English should be annexed)

Year (In reverse

chronological order)

Month Qualifying Examination Index No Awarding Body

Subjects offered and

Grades obtained

Final Certificate/Level/ Qualification Awarded

5. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Applicants whose primary language is not English or whose previous education has not been in English must provide evidence of proficiency in English(i.e. achieve a minimum score of 79 on the TOEFL or achieve a minimum score of 6.5 on IELTS) (Enclose certified copies of certificates)

Please list English Language Qualifications with results obtained.

English Qualification Results/Score Passing Year

6. FOR CANDIDATES WITH HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Candidates with High School Diploma should have passed the Scholastic Aptitude Test(SAT)

Score of the Scholastic Aptitude Test: Passing Year:

7. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Any other relevent qualifications gained by you:

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8. COURSES OF STUDY & UNI-CODES

A unique code has been given to each individual course of study of a particular university /campus / institute. This unique code is referred to as a “Uni-Code”. Indicate downwards the order of preference of the course/courses of study and the order of preference of the “Uni-codes” for those courses of study across. [Ex: Biological Science - 006A 006B 006C 006 D] (Please refer page no 73-77 for the mapping tables of the Uni-codes) Note: Under no circumstances the order of preference can be changed.

Order of Preference of the Course of Study

Order of Preference of the Uni-codes

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

9. REFEREES Give the details of two persons of good standing in your country who could, from their personal knowledge, testify to your character, academic background and capacity to undertake further studies

Referee 01

Name

Designation

Address

Tel: Email:

Referee 02

Name

Designation

Address

Tel: Email:

If you are a non-Sri Lankan and know of any Sri Lankan citizen permanently residing in Sri Lanka who could act as your referee

Name

Designation

Address

Tel: Email:

10. FINANCIAL SURPPORT: Specify how much funds would be available to you whilst in Sri Lanka, and the source of such funds. :

Documentary evidence [an original letter from a bank stating the bank balance of Father/ Mother/ Guardian] should be attached

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11. DECLARATION

I certify that the information provided by me in this application is true and accurate.

I am aware that my application will be rejected if any information contains herein is found to be false or inaccurate before my admission to a University in Sri Lanka, and further, that I am liable to be dismissed from the University concerned at any time in the event of such finding being made after my admission. Date :

Signature of the Applicant:

Note: Failure to send all required documents along with the application form will result in rejection of the application. Make sure you have submitted the following documents as required along with your application;

01. Certified copies of relevant educational certificates

02. Certified copies of relevant transcripts

03. A letter obtained from the Examination Board concerned with regard to equivalence to Sri Lankan Advanced Level

04. Certified copies of the relevant pages of your passport/s covering the period studied abroad

05. If a Sri Lankan candidate, documentary proof for the period studied abroad (Certified copies of School Leaving Certificates, visa, any other relevant documents)

06. If a Sri Lankan candidate, documentary proof for the period studied in Sri Lanka (Certified copies of the School Leaving Certificate/s)

07. If a Sri Lankan candidate, original service letter/s of Father/ Mother/ Guardian covering the period worked abroad

08. If a Sri Lankan candidate, certified copies of passports of Father/ Mother/ Guardian covering the period worked abroad

09. If a Foreign candidate, Birth/Citizenship certificate/s to prove your citizenship

10. If a child of a diplomatic personnel, documentary proof covering the period of the foreign assignment

11. Documentary evidence to prove availability of funds (Original letter stating the bank balance of Father/ Mother/ Guardian)

12. Bank Draft / duly signed Online Payment Receipt of US $ 30 as the application processing fee

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Only for Sri Lankan Applicants

All Sri Lankan applicants with Foreign Qualifications have to fill and submit this form, in addition to the above application.

Full name of the applicant (In BLOCK Capitals) Passport Number: NIC

CONTACT DETAILS (In BLOCK Capitals)

Address of Foreign Residence Address of Sri Lankan Residence Period of residence as at 14th July 2016 Period of residence as at 14th July 2016 From DD: MM: YYYY: From DD: MM: YYYY: To: DD: MM: YYYY: To: DD: MM: YYYY: Have you sat the G.C.E (A/L) Examination in Sri Lanka? () Yes No

If so give the following particulars; 1st Attempt 2nd Attempt 3rd Attempt

Year of Examination Index Number

Results Obtained(Subjects & Grades)

Z Score Period of Study Abroad (Please submit documentary evidence):

From: DD: MM: YYYY: Grade: To DD: MM: YYYY: Grade:

Grades attended Name & Address of the school/s attended: (In reverse chronological order)

From Grade: To Grade: School 1:

From Grade: To Grade: School 2:

From Grade: To Grade: School 3: Period of Study in Sri Lanka

From: DD: MM: YYYY: Grade: To DD: MM: YYYY: Grade:

If you have studied in Sri Lanka (Attached certified copy/copies of the School Leaving Certificate/s)

Grades attended Name & Address of the school/s attended (In reverse chronological order)

From Grade: To Grade: School 1:

From Grade: To Grade: School 2:

From Grade: To Grade: School 3:

Place /Places of residence during the 3 years immediately prior to your qualifying examination (in reverse chronological order): 1. 2. 3. 4. Place /Places of residence of your parents/guardian during the period of 3 years immediately prior to your qualifying examination (in reverse chronological order): 1. 2. 3. 4.

I certify that the information provided by me in this application is true and accurate.

Date :

Signature of the Applicant:

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University Admissions Department

University Grants Commission

No: 20, Ward Place, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka

[email protected]

Tel: 011-2695301, 011-2695302

Fax: 011-2691678

www.ugc.ac.lk