The University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) has proudly secured joint 3rd place among Sri Lankan universities in the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2027, released on 18 June 2026 by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a world-leading higher education analytics organization. This recognition places USJ among an elite group of only four Sri Lankan universities featured in...Read More
Prof. Thilini Mudiyanselage, a researcher from the Department of Polymer Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, has been named one of two global winners of the 2026 Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge, an international competition recognizing innovative green chemistry solutions that address climate change and promote sustainable resource use. Prof....Read More
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura proudly congratulates Professor Shyamalee Samaranayaka, Chair Professor of Family Medicine, on being honoured with the Regional Five Star Doctor Award 2026 – South Asia Region, following her nomination by the College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka. Professor Samaranayaka is a distinguished academic and clinician whose contributions have significantly advanced...Read More
Professor Dushan Jayawickrama has been re-elected as the Dean of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce by the faculty members, marking his second consecutive term in this leadership role. Prof. Jayawickrama is a proud alumnus of the university, he completed both his Bachelor of Science Special degree in Marketing Management and his Master of...Read More
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura has been internationally recognized as a 2026 Youth in Evaluation Champion by Eval4Action, a global campaign advancing the future of evaluation. This prestigious recognition is awarded to institutions that actively embed the Youth in Evaluation standards in how they design, conduct, and use evaluations, with a strong focus on meaningful...Read More
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura has been ranked in the 801+ band in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its position as one of the leading universities in Sri Lanka and the wider Asian region. Among Sri Lankan institutions featured in this year’s ranking, USJ is placed third, reflecting its steady...Read More
DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS SCIENCE University Admissions for the Academic Year 2025/2026 Bachelor of Science Honours in Sports Science & Management The University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) calls applications for the Aptitude Test to select candidates to follow the Bachelor of Science Honours in Sports Science & Management degree programme based on results of the G.C.E....Read More
