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University of Colombo

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University Overview

Established in 1921, the University of Colombo is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Colombo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Western Province. This institution also has a branch campus in Horana. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka, University of Colombo (UoC) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Sri Lankan higher education institution. University of Colombo (UoC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 103-year-old Sri Lankan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UoC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:University of Colombo
Acronym:UoC
Founded:1921
Motto:Wisdom Enlightens
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University Location

Address:94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha Colombo 00700 Western Province Sri Lanka
Tel:+94 (11) 258 1835
Fax: +94 (11) 258 3810
Other locations:Horana

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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University of Colombo's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Colombo is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)