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"Steeped in a legacy of educational distinction since its establishment in 1959, the University of Kelaniya stands as a testament to academic excellence and historical significance. Our journey, forged through the merger of Vidyalankara and Vidyodaya, reflects a commitment to tradition and innovation, creating an inspiring environment where the past meets the future in the pursuit of knowledge and societal impact."
University News
UoK In Focus

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UoK In Motion

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International Outlook
UoK In International
with a strong international outlook, actively engages in global partnerships, hosts a diverse community of students and faculty, and offers study abroad programs
International Cooperation
International Student Affairs
International Academic (student & staff) Exchange
International Research Collaborations
Partner Universities

Students Stories
UoK In Their Words
UoK In Their Words

I am very happy to be here at the University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka. Firstly, University Lecturers show great concern for us. The content of the course met various requirements of our students and it was very important for our daily life. Sri Lanka is a very beautiful country, and the University of Kelaniya is also very beautiful with a beautiful environment and complete living facilities.

The University of Kelaniya is an excellent university. All lecturers are professional. They do their best to help us, both in life and in study. The classes are clear and easy to understand. I am so happy to study here. The MBS program is a wonderful program and has made a friendly bridge between Sri Lanka and China. I hope the MBS program will become better and better.

It is a great honor to be a graduate student at the Business School of Kelaniya University. A coincidence, like a causal relationship in Buddhism because I came, so I am here. After I came to Sri Lanka, I found that Sri Lanka is indeed the most beautiful island country. The teachers are very enthusiastic, and the curriculum is very reasonable.It is easy and pleasant for us to learn. Life is also very well designed.

The study is very good here and the university provided us with the best learning environment, and the best lecturers, and professors. The living environment here is also very good. The people here are very warm and kind. The lecturers in the university take care of us like family members. it also arranges a variety of yoga, swimming, and other sports classes for us.
University Statistics
UoK In Numbers
The university is dedicated to ensuring students achieve meaningful and impactful results
1,000
Academic
Staff
563
Female
Staff
17,082
All
Students
11,148
Female
Students
13,132
Bachelors
Students
3,697
Masters
Students
253
Doctorate
Students
72
Foreign
Students
World Recognized for Academic and Research Excellence
UoK In Rankings
UoK In Rankings
Times Higher Education WUR
Global #1501 plus category
Sri Lanka #3
QS Asian Universities
Global 601 – 650 category
Sri Lanka #7
Times Higher Education Impact Rank
Global 601 – 800
Sri Lanka #3
UI Green Metrics Rank
Global #226
Sri Lanka #2