University of Jaffna: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3716 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1193 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #7 of 16 | In Sri Lanka |
| #401 of 2,908 | For Classics and Ancient History |
| Top50% | For 32 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.jfn.ac.lk
- Languages
- Tamil;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | On the basis of the rank order on average 'Z' scores in the General Certificate of Education (Advanced level) (GCE/A/L) |
| Academic Calendar | August to May |
We've calculated the 20% acceptance rate for University of Jaffna based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Jaffna has published 3,617 scientific papers with 43,060 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Medicine, History, Sociology, Engineering, Chemistry, and Physics.
University of Jaffna majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 | 86 |
| 1994 | 5 | 91 |
| 1995 | 8 | 106 |
| 1996 | 11 | 77 |
| 1997 | 6 | 105 |
| 1998 | 8 | 132 |
| 1999 | 9 | 137 |
| 2000 | 6 | 163 |
| 2001 | 3 | 100 |
| 2002 | 3 | 148 |
| 2003 | 7 | 162 |
| 2004 | 8 | 172 |
| 2005 | 5 | 195 |
| 2006 | 19 | 212 |
| 2007 | 13 | 270 |
| 2008 | 23 | 439 |
| 2009 | 25 | 355 |
| 2010 | 22 | 417 |
| 2011 | 52 | 527 |
| 2012 | 65 | 517 |
| 2013 | 113 | 641 |
| 2014 | 103 | 745 |
| 2015 | 120 | 776 |
| 2016 | 119 | 788 |
| 2017 | 154 | 1050 |
| 2018 | 212 | 1396 |
| 2019 | 247 | 2002 |
| 2020 | 263 | 2712 |
| 2021 | 502 | 3788 |
| 2022 | 343 | 4901 |
| 2023 | 345 | 6172 |
| 2024 | 280 | 6788 |
| 2025 | 158 | 6385 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Jaffna gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Rs. 50,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | Rs. 60,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Rs. 55,000 |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | Rs. 500,000 |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | Rs. 400,000 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Rs. 150,000 |
| Master of Science | Rs. 75,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Rs. 100,000 |
The currency used is Sri Lankan Rupees (Rs.).
The University of Jaffna has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Jaffna.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Agriculture, Dance, Design, Finance, Fine Arts, Human Resources, Law, Management, Marketing, Medical Technology, Medicine, Music, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree (by coursework) | Cultural Studies, Education, South and Southeast Asian Languages |
| Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma | Education, Library Science |
| Master of Philosophy | Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Education, Fine Arts, Geography, History, Linguistics, Management, Mathematics, Music, Nursing, Parasitology, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sanskrit, Traditional Eastern Medicine, Zoology |
| Doctorate | Agricultural Engineering, Economics, Education, Geography, Library Science, Linguistics, Management, Philosophy, Political Sciences |
University of Jaffna faculties and divisions
| Campus : Vavuniya | Accountancy, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Finance, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, Mathematics |
|---|---|
| Centre : English Language Teaching | English |
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Applied Chemistry, Zoology |
| Faculty : Applied Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Physics |
| Faculty : Arts | Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, English, Fine Arts, Geography (Human), History, Indic Languages, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Sanskrit, Sociology |
| Faculty : Business Studies | Accountancy, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Management |
| Faculty : Graduate Studies | Cultural Studies, Education, South and Southeast Asian Languages |
| Faculty : Management Studies and Commerce | Accountancy, Business and Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Health, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Surgery |
| Faculty : Science | Botany, Chemistry, Fishery, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics, Zoology |
| Unit : Health Studies | Health Sciences |
| Unit : Siddha Medicine | Traditional Eastern Medicine |
| Unit : Sports Science | Sports |
General information
| Alternative names | UoJ යාපනය විශ්ව විද්යාලය |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| Motto | மெய்ப் பொருள் காண்பது அறிவு |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 57, Thirunelvely Jaffna, Northern Province, 40000 Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| City population | 88,000 |