Why study at University of Colombo?
The oldest University in Sri Lanka, the University of Colombo is a sprawling complex located in the heart of the capital city of Colombo. In keeping with its motto “Buddhi Sarvathra Bhrajaate,” Sanskrit for “Wisdom Enlightens,” the University of Colombo strives to maintain academic excellence in all areas of study.The University of Colombo has 7 Faculties with 43 Academic Departments, a Campus, a School, 6 Institutes and several Centers and Units. Many undergraduate and Postgraduate study courses in the fields of Arts, Science, IT, Aesthetic Studies, Molecular Biology etc. are conducted by the University. The University also offers several other services, such as library services and career guidance. University of Colombo with a proud history of over 115 years continues in its position as the “Capital University, Modern and International in outlook and Character.” The location of the University affords the students population all the advantages of a “metropolitan university” in with easy access to international information/ resource center, libraries, theaters, sports complexes etc.
Sri Palee Campus
The Western Campus of the University of Colombo was established by a notification of the Sri Lanka Government Gazette (Extraordinary) No 928/1 dated 20th June 1996. Its name was subsequently amended as Sri Palee Campus of the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka with effect from 11.09.1998 by an order made by Hon. Minister of Education and Higher Education under 27 (1) of the Universities Act No- 16 off 111978