Higher study programs : Sri Lanka

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MSc in Chemistry Education – Department of Chemistry

Course fee – LKR 250,000
Starting Date – Feb 2022
Application Deadline – 20th Dec 2021
Course coordinator – Dr. Aashani Tillekaratne
Contact – mscchemeduoc@gmail.com | (+94) 712312997

https://science.cmb.ac.lk/academic/postgraduate-programs/msc-pg-dip-programs/msc-in-chemistry-education/


MSc in Mathematics Education – Department of Mathematics

Course Fee – LKR 250,000
Starting Date – Jan 2022
Application Deadline – 30h Nov 2021
Course coordinator – Dr. Chanakya Wijeratne
Contact – cjw@maths.cmb.ac.lk | (+94) 76 328 2582

https://science.cmb.ac.lk/academic/postgraduate-programs/msc-pg-dip-programs/msc-in-mathematics-education/


MSc in Financial Mathematics – Department of Mathematics

Course Fee – LKR 325,000
Starting Date – Jan 2022
Application Deadline – 30th Nov 2021
Course coordinator – Dr. Paduma Samarawickrama
Contact – paduma@maths.cmb.ac.lk | (+94) 704352309

https://science.cmb.ac.lk/academic/postgraduate-programs/msc-pg-dip-programs/msc-in-financial-mathematics/


MSc in Plant Cell and Tissue Culture – Department of Plant Sciences

Course Fee – LKR 275,000
Starting Date – Jan 2022
Application Deadline – 30th Nov 2021
Course coordinator: Dr. Pradeepika Saputhanthri
Contact – pradee@pts.cmb.ac.lk | (+94) 718565305

https://science.cmb.ac.lk/academic/postgraduate-programs/msc-pg-dip-programs/msc-in-plant-cell-and-tissue-culture/


MSc in Agricultural Microbiology – Department of Plant Sciences

Course Fee – LKR 275,000
Starting Date – Jan 2022
Application Deadline – 30th Nov 2021
Course coordinator – Dr. Sameera Ariyawansa
Contact – sameera@pts.cmb.ac.lk | (+94) 773658528

https://science.cmb.ac.lk/academic/postgraduate-programs/msc-pg-dip-programs/msc-in-agricultural-microbiology/


MSc in Applied Statistics – Department of Statistics

Course Fee – LKR 275,000
Starting Date – Jan 2022
Application Deadline – 30th Nov 2021
Course coordinator – Dr. Nadeeka Basnayake
Contact – dst@stat.cmb.ac.lk | (+94) 773482757

https://science.cmb.ac.lk/academic/postgraduate-programs/msc-pg-dip-programs/msc-in-applied-statistics/

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION OF STUDENTS WITH FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with impressive results at a foreign examination held outside Sri Lanka, deemed equivalent to G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination of Sri Lanka are eligible to apply for admission to universities in Sri Lanka.

 

a)  Applicants are advised to attach to their applications the original letter obtained from the Examinations Board concerned, to prove that their educational qualifications are equivalent to

the G.C.E.(A/L) Examination of the University of London or qualifications required for admission to a university in their own country to follow an undergraduate course of study leading to a Bachelor’s Degree.

b)  Applicants should ensure that all required passes should be obtained in one and the same sitting under a recognized Board of Examinations.

 

      In order to become eligible for admission under this special provision,

a)  Sri Lankan candidates should have studied abroad for a period of not less than five years

immediately prior to sitting the qualifying examination.

N.B. - Applicants must provide documentary proof.

b)  In the case of children of Sri Lankans attached to Sri Lanka diplomatic missions abroad or on foreign assignments sponsored by the Government of Sri Lanka, candidates should have studied abroad at least for a period of 03 years continuously, immediately prior to sitting the qualifying examination.

 

Note : However, the candidates who have satisfied the requirements for admission at a foreign examination equivalent to GCE (A/L) Examination held locally too will be considered, if;

a.  they have sat the said examination locally within a period of 06 months from the date of their returning to Sri Lanka after completion of a continuous period of 2 1/2 years of studies abroad immediately prior to sitting the qualifying examination.

 

provided that

b.  their parents have returned to Sri Lanka on completion of the assignment having served at least a period of 03 years immediately prior to their child sitting the said examination locally.

N.B. - Applicants must provide documentary proof.
 

            Candidates with High School Diploma should have passed the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and Test of English as a foreign Language (TOEFL) in addition to the High School Diploma.

      Applicants must submit the documentary evidence in proof of the availability of sufficient funds.

 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

English is the medium of instruction. Accordingly, an applicant whose primary language is not English or whose previous education has been conducted in another language, must demonstrate a command of English sufficient to meet the demands of classroom instructions, written assignments and participation in tutorials and discussions. Therefore applicants whose primary language is not English or whose previous education has not been in English must provide evidence of proficiency in English i.e. achieve a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or achieve minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) etc.


SUBJECT PRE-REQUISITES AND PARTICULARS OF COURSE OF STUDY

In addition to the minimum admission requirements specified above, candidates have to fulfill certain subject pre-requisites in order to qualify for admission to a particular course of study. Subject pre- requisites which have to be satisfied by the applicants with local qualifications for each course of study are given in the Part Two. Applicants with foreign qualifications too are required to                                                                                                                       have passed/offered (as the case may be) the subjects equivalent to those given in the

Part Two.



ACADEMIC YEAR


The academic year of the Universities which follow the old system consists of three terms. The Universities which follow the semester system has two semesters per year. The date of commence- ment of the first term/semester of a particular academic year may vary from one institution to another or from one Faculty of an institution to another. No students will however be admitted

except as from the commencement of the first term of the academic year. It is planned to have a common academic year for all the universities commencing from September/ October 2012, in which case the academic year will be from October of a particular year to September of the follow- ing year.

 

HOW TO APPLY


Every application of the admission should be made in the prescribed form obtainable from the University Grants Commission.

a)  Children of Sri Lankan diplomats seeking admission to universities in Sri Lanka should forward their applications to the Additional Secretary (Academic Affairs & University Admissions), University Grants Commission, No 20, Ward Place, Colombo 07, through the Secretary, Minis- try of Foreign Affairs, Republic Building, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka.

 

b)  Foreign students seeking admission to universities in Sri Lanka should forward their applications to the Additional Secretary (Academic Affairs & University Admissions), University Grants

Commission, No 20, Ward Place, Colombo 07, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of applicant’s country and the Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic Building, Colombo 01,

Sri Lanka.


Telephone : E-mail     :94-011-2695301

admission@ugc.ac.lk

Fax       :09-011-2691678 

Web site www.ugc.ac.lk


c)   Sri Lankan students with foreign qualifications should send their applications direct to the Additional Secretary (Academic Affairs & University Admissions), University Grants Com- mission, No 20, Ward Place, Colombo 07.

d)  Every application should be accompanied by a Bank Draft of US $ 10/- payable to the Univer- sity Grants Commission, being the application processing fee. Applications which do not accom- pany the application processing fee will not be considered for admission.

e)   All Pakistani Nationals seeking admission to Universities in Sri Lanka should obtain the concurrence of the Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad and attach the original of the ‘No objection Certificate’ to their applications.

f)  It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that his/her application is accompanied by all relevent supporting documents. All documents must be certified by the relavent authorities.

g)   Each application for admission should reach the Additional Secretary/Academic Affairs & University Admissions of the University Grants Commission at least 03 months prior to the proposed date of admission.

h)  Failure to submit the relevent documents and certificates along with the application may result in rejection of the application for university admission under the foreign quota.


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INTRODUCTION 

The university system in Sri Lanka operates within the framework laid down in the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978. The selection of students for admission to undergraduate courses in the universities is a task assigned to the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the above Act. Accordingly,at present the UGC selects students for admission to undergraduate courses in the following fourteen(14) National Universities, three (03) Campuses and five (05) Institutes which have been set up under the Universities Act. 

  1. University of Colombo
  2. University of Peradeniya
  3. University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  4. University of Kelaniya
  5. University of Moratuwa
  6. University of Jaffna
  7. University of Ruhuna
  8. Eastern University, Sri Lanka
  9. South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
  10. Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  11. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  12. Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  13. Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
  14. University of the Visual & Performing Arts
  15. Sripalee Campus
  16. Trincomalee Campus
  17. Vavuniya Campus
  18. Institute of Indigenous Medicine
  19. Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute
  20. University of Colombo School of Computing
  21. Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
  22. Ramanathan Academy of Fine Arts, University of Jaffna 

COURSE OF STUDY

The following Courses of Study can be offered at first degree level in the Universities in Sri Lanka.
The duration of each of these courses of study is indicated against them.





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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION 

COMMONWEALTH POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS TENABLE IN THE 

UNITED KINGDOM – 2022 




Applications are invited from eligible  Sri  Lankans for awarding of  Postgraduate  Scholarships offered under the Commonwealth Scholarship Programme. These awards are tenable at Institutions of  Higher  Learning in the  United  Kingdom for the academic year  2022.  

Terms  and Conditions which are available in the Commonwealth 

Scholarship Commission website; http://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/about-us/scholarships 


01. Number of Scholarships: 

Masters (one year) 9 

02. Fields of Study:  

These scholarships are offered under  6  development themes.  All  candidates  must  apply  under 

one of these themes. 

 Science and Technology for development 

 Strengthening health system and capacity 

 Promoting global prosperity 

 Strengthening global peace, security, and governance 

 Strengthening resilience and response to the crisis 

 Access, inclusion, and opportunity 


03. Tenure:   

One-year taught master's courses or equivalent degrees. 


04. Termination:  

Any scholarship may, at the discretion of the appropriate authority, be terminated at any time owing to misconduct,  irregularity of attendance,  absence from classes or hostel without prior approval of the authority concerned, and unsatisfactory progress in studies or failure at examinations. If any scholarship is terminated, the scholar may be required to return to Sri Lanka at his/her own expense.


05. General Eligibility Requirements: 

Each candidate should; 

a) Be a citizen of Sri Lanka. 

b) Be  below  45 years  of  age  (only  the applicants  who  are  born  on  or  after 

10/10/1976 is eligible) 

c) Should  possess  a  04-year  Bachelor’s Degree (minimum  120  credit)  with  a  First 

or Second Class Upper Division in the relevant field of study from a recognized 

university 

d) Be employed in the Public Sector, University, or a State Corporation. 

-  No  application  will  be  entertained  from  a  person  holding  a  temporary/casual/ 

contractual appointment. Only permanent and confirmed employees will be considered for the scholarships. 

-  An employee on probation may apply,  provided that his/her confirmation is conditional upon acquiring a specified postgraduate qualification. In such a case, a statement to that effect should be included as a special reason in cage 10 of the application. 


06. Applications: 

 Online application is available at: https://foreignscholarships.mohe.gov.lk/ 

 The deadline for the submission of the application is 10th October 2021.  

 Each applicant should submit only one application. 

 No application from a permanent employee of the government sector,  University, or state Corporations will be entertained unless channeled through the  Head of the  Institution concerned.  


 

Secretary 

Ministry of Education 

18, Ward Place 

Colombo 07. 

Date: 01.09.2021

INDIAN UDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER AYUSH SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME – 

2021/22 


Applications are invited from eligible applicants for the award of Undergraduate Scholarships offered by the Government of India for the academic year 2021/22.

1. General Eligibility Requirements: -

i) Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka. 

ii) Should be below 22 years of age on 15.09.2021. 

iii) Students should have gained three passes in Biological Science subjects at the G.C.E (A/L) Examination conducted by the Department of Examination, Sri Lanka 

iv) Should possess proficiency in English. 

v) Should be in good health and ready to live in India during the period of study. vi) Should not be a student registered or following a course at a university, selected by the UGC based on the G.C.E. A/L examination results.  

2. Medium of Study: English 

3. Fields of Study : Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy

4. Scholarship Benefits: 

  •  Personal maintenance allowance 
  •  Approved tuition and Exam fees 
  •  Grant for books and apparatus, where applicable 
  •  Round Trip Air Ticket
5. Special Notes:
 Candidates who are awarded a scholarship for undergraduate studies would not be considered for university admission process of the University Grants Commission. 
 Conditions laid down in this notification may vary as per the criteria imposed by the Indian authorities without prior notice. 
 If any student declines the offer after the selection, he/she will not be considered for any of the scholarships during the year. 
 Extension of the period of the scholarship will not be recommended by this Ministry

6. Applications:
 Online application is available at: https://foreignscholarships.mohe.gov.lk/ 
 The deadline of the submission of the application is 15th September 2021 
 Each applicant should submit only one application. 
 Any statement in the application, which is found to be incorrect, will render the applicant liable to disqualification, if the inaccuracy is discovered before selection and to the withdrawal/cancel of award, if discovered after selection.

7. Nominations & Final Selections:
i) Nominations will be made after short listing of applications on the basis of the Z score obtained at the G.C.E (A/L) Examination. These nominations will be forwarded to the relevant selection authority in the Government of India.
 ii) The final selections will be made by the Government of India as the awarding authority accordingly. Therefore, no candidate should treat his/her nomination for a scholarship as an acceptance for an award. Acceptance is a matter entirely within the discretion of the awarding agency. 
iii) Any form of canvassing either written or verbal will be considered as a disqualification for a scholarship.

Secretary Ministry of Education 
No.18, Ward Place 
Colombo 07.

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