University of Peradeniya strives to offer globally recognized knowledge and education to knowledge seekers at undergraduate, postgraduate and non-graduate levels.
- #501 Ranking
- 89 Masters
- 1,501 Academic Staff
- 16,647 Students
- 166 Students (int'l)
- 9,822 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (30)
- M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry
- M.Sc. Applied Economics
- M.Sc. Applied Statistics
- M.Sc. Applied Statistics
- M.Sc. Bio-Statistics
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Data Science
- M.A. Economics
- M.Sc. Food and Nutrition
- M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
- M.Sc. Industrial Mathematics
- M.Sc. Medical Microbiology
- M.Sc. Medical Physics
- M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Botany
- M.Sc. Physics of Materials
- M.Sc. Plant Sciences
- M.Sc. Science Education
- M.Sc. Tropical Agriculture
- M.Sc. Tropical Soil Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (29)
- M.Sc. Disaster Management
- M.Sc. Environmental Economics
- M.Sc. Environmental Forestry
- MSc/MScEng Environmental Pollution Control Engineering
- M.Sc. Environmental Sciences
- MScEng/MSc/PGDip Environmental and Water Engineering
- MScEng/PGDip Geotechnical Engineering
- M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
- M.Sc. Oceanography
- M.Sc. Plant Sciences
- MSc/PGDip Sustainable Built Environment
- MSc/MST Sustainable Tourism
- M.Sc. Tropical Soil Management
Social Sciences (17)
- M.Sc. Agricultural Economics
- M.Sc. Applied Economics
- M.A. Economics
- M.Sc. Environmental Economics
- M.Sc. GIS and Remote Sensing
- M.Sc. Geo-Informatics
- M.A. History
- M.A. Islamic Studies
- M.A. Political Science
- MSW Social Work
- M.A. Sociology
Agriculture & Forestry (15)
- M.Sc. Agricultural Economics
- M.Sc. Animal Science
- M.Sc. Crop Science
- M.Sc. Environmental Forestry
- M.Sc. Horticulture
- M.Sc. Oceanography
- M.Sc. Tropical Agriculture
Engineering & Technology (15)
- MSc/MScEng Controls and Instrumentation
- MSc/MScEng Electrical Power Applications
- MSc/MScEng Environmental Pollution Control Engineering
- MScEng/MSc/PGDip Environmental and Water Engineering
- MScEng/PGDip Geotechnical Engineering
- MScEng/PGDip Highway and Traffic Engineering
- M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
- MScEng Manufacturing Engineering
- M.Sc. Physics of Materials
- MScEng/PGDip Structural Engineering
- MSc/PGDip Sustainable Built Environment
Business & Management (14)
- M.Sc. Accounting and Finance
- MAcc&Fin Accounting and Finance
- M.Sc. Agricultural Economics
- M.Sc. Applied Statistics
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Disaster Management
- MScEng Engineering Management
- M.Sc. Management
- MSc/MST Sustainable Tourism
Medicine & Health (9)
- M.Sc. Animal Science
- M.Sc. Applied Epidemiology
- M.Sc. Food and Nutrition
- M.Sc. Medical Microbiology
- M.Sc. Medical Physics
- M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Botany
Computer Science & IT (8)
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Data Science
- M.Sc. GIS and Remote Sensing
- M.Sc. Geo-Informatics
- M.Sc. Industrial Mathematics
- M.Sc. Information Technology
Applied Sciences & Professions (6)
- M.Sc. Disaster Management
- M.Sc. Food and Nutrition
- MSW Social Work
Humanities (5)
- M.A. English
- M.A. History
- M.A. Islamic Studies
- M.A. Philosophy
Arts, Design & Architecture (4)
- M.A. Fine Arts
- MSc/PGDip Sustainable Built Environment
Education & Training (3)
- M.Ed. Master of Education
- M.Sc. Science Education
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
Law (2)
About
History
The University of Peradeniya is the heir to a sixty year old University tradition which commenced with the inception of the University of Ceylon, the first institution of its kind established in Colombo on 1 July 1942. It moved to the banks of Mahaweli River, the longest in the Country, in 1952.
Education
University of Peradeniya strives to deliver education, training and research programs by conducting professional and curriculum-based teaching and learning and conduct high quality research for national, regional and global needs whilst maintaining highest levels of efficiency, effectiveness, integrity and transparency in contributing to the development of a knowledge-based society.
Research
University of Peradeniya is well-known for its many research centers:
- International Research Center
- Centre for Environmental Studies
- Agricultural Biotechnology Center
- Agribusiness Centre (AbC)
- Engineering Design Centre (EDC)
- Centre for the Study of Human Rights
- Center for Research in Tropical Medicine (CRTM)
- HEDMaTC
- CERPS
- Oral Medicine and Periodontology
Career
The policy of University of Peradeniya is mainly focused on guiding students to transform their “choices to action” as follows:
- Facilitate young person’s transition from school to university with a career focus
- Advising on careers
- Enhancement of employability skills
- Provision of career related information
- Networking with the industry
- Availing work experience
- Graduate placement
- Assist faculties to integrate career guidance within curricular in the form of instructional modules
- Entrepreneurship skills development
- Career related training, research and development
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
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University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
501 -100
2022
401
2021
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
1001
2022
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2021
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
901 -102
2022
799
2021
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
The Accommodation Division is a part of the University of Peradeniya. It provides a comprehensive service to all the students of the University by administering and allocating 19 hostels in the University, with the aim of supporting the student experience by providing efficient and effective accommodation services and facilities.
Library services
The library developed into a library network comprising the Main Library and seven other branch libraries, namely Agriculture, Science, Medical, Engineering, Vet Medical, Allied Health Science and Dental libraries. The ninth library is attached to the sub-campus, Faculty of Agriculture in Mahailuppallama. The Main Library can be accessed by proceeding along the new Galaha road.
ICT services
The IT Center undertakes teaching ICT courses for undergraduates on request by different faculties . The center also conducts examinations on completion of each course. A sample test is available.
Medical services
- In catering to primary healthcare needs, the Health Centre operates a full-fledged laboratory services, 24 hour ambulance service and a preventive health care service.
- The university maintains a student counselling service to assist and guide students who have problems pertaining to academic, social and personal matters.
Student Life
Campus life
The University covers about 700 hectares of land and the developed area covering approximately 130 hectares is occupied by buildings of the Faculties, Halls of Residence, Staff bungalows etc.Throughout the campus most trees begin to bear flowers in early March signaling the coming of spring. Lovers' Lane, Kissing Bend, open-air theater and the lower Hantana Road display a rare aesthetic beauty through the rich foliage.
Sports facilities
- Indoor and outdoor sports facilities are available for students and the staff of the University. These sporting facilities includes Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Tennis, Volleyball courts, and 400 meters Cinder Track for athletics. Other than these facilities out door courts are available for Softball Cricket, Baseball and Elle.
- The University of Peradeniya has one of the largest gymnasiums in Sri Lanka. At the Gymnasium Indoor facilities are available for Badminton, Basketball, Carom, Chess, Netball, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Taekwondo and other martial arts activities. Peradeniya University has a 50 meters Swimming Pool.
Student clubs
- Muslim Majlis.
- Newman Society.
- Operations Research Society.
- Photographic Society.
- Physical Society.
- Robotics Society.
- Rotaract Club.
- SEDS Pera Chapter
Student Reviews
Srilankan bachelor veterinary degree programme
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In four year bachelor degree programme is consisted with theory based lectures , practicle and clincial experiences. Final year cosists with clincials and lectures but most towards clincials ( handon experiences. Im havig good theorical foundation and clinical experiences in final year so far.And also teaching staff also well educated and skill mastered staff.
Perspective on Sri Lankan Politics
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I started thinking more deeply about the interaction between individuals and their environment and the way that environment shapes politics. I found it particularly fascinating to consider how the university environment influenced students and what about it made Marxist politics and the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) – a Marxist political party in Sri Lanka – so...
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