The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, continues to demonstrate strong competitiveness in national university admissions, as reflected in the Z-score cut-off trends from 2020 to 2024. According to the latest statistics, the Faculty has consistently secured second place in overall Z-scores under the normal intake category, reaffirming its position as one of the most sought-after faculties among prospective students.
Notably, in the special intake programmes, FHSS has emerged as a pioneering leader, maintaining the highest standards across specialized disciplines such as Financial Economics, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Creative Music Technology, and Social Work. This achievement highlights the Faculty’s forward-looking approach in introducing innovative study programmes that meet contemporary academic and professional demands.
These results reinforce FHSS’s reputation as a dynamic academic hub that balances tradition with innovation, attracting top-performing students nationwide.