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
The Sri Sumangala Vidyawathansa Honorary Title is conferred upon a distinguished alumnus of Vidyodaya Pirivena, a member of the clergy, or an individual who has rendered outstanding service to Sri Lanka in the fields of national development, society, religion, or education. This prestigious title is conferred annually in commemoration of the death anniversary of the...Read More
The 115th Commemoration Ceremony of the Most Venerable Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayake Thero will be held on 29 April 2026 at the University premises. The programme will commence at 8.45 a.m. with the offering of Amisa Pooja at the University Buddha Shrine. This will be followed by the Commemorative Oration at 9.15 a.m. at the...Read More
Dear Sir/Madam, Please be informed that the Research Council, at its 113th meeting held on 9th April 2026, has decided to extend the deadline for applications for the Research Allowance based on the submission of a research proposal. The revised deadline for submission is 30th April 2026, in place of the previous deadline of 31st March 2026....Read More
Senior Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenapura, was awarded an honorary professorship by Ural State University of Economics (USUE) in Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation. The recognition took place during the XVI Eurasia Economics Youth Forum, held on 22 April 2026, at a gathering of...Read More
The Faculty of Computing at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura warmly welcomed its new intake with the inauguration ceremony of the orientation program held on March 26, 2026. The ceremony took place at the Sri Sumangala Auditorium of the university and was graced by the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Prof. Pathmalal M. Manage;...Read More
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura proudly hosted its Research Awards Ceremony 2024/2025, organized by the Research Council, on 27th March 2026 at the Golden Rose Hotel. The event was a grand celebration of research excellence, honoring outstanding scholarly contributions across the university. The ceremony was graced by Vice-Chancellor Senior Prof. Pathmalal Manage, along with Research...Read More
International scholars gather in Colombo to strengthen Sri Lanka’s health policies: New postgraduate degree from the University of Jayewardenepura. The special international workshop on “Health Economic Analysis for Evidence-Driven Health Policies”, organized with the aim of guiding health policymaking in Sri Lanka towards a scientific path based on data and evidence, was held at the...Read More
The Cartoon Competition organized in line with World AMR Awareness Week 2025 (18–24 November 2025) by the Public Outreach and Social Responsibilities Committee of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura successfully concluded, recognizing creative efforts that raised awareness on Antimicrobial Resistance under the global theme “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure...Read More
