University of Sri Jayewardenepura: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2340 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #715 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #3 of 16 | In Sri Lanka |
| #222 of 2,556 | For Classics and Ancient History |
| Top50% | For 57 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.sjp.ac.lk
- Languages
- Sinhala;English
- Acceptance rate
- 30%*
* The University of Sri Jayewardenepura is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education with Advanced ('A') level in 4 approved subjects, or equivalent foreign qualification |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
Research profile
University of Sri Jayewardenepura has published 7,208 scientific papers with 47,680 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Sociology, History, Chemistry, Engineering, and Environmental Management.
University of Sri Jayewardenepura majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 21 | 34 |
| 1992 | 17 | 17 |
| 1993 | 8 | 15 |
| 1994 | 13 | 32 |
| 1995 | 11 | 30 |
| 1996 | 8 | 20 |
| 1997 | 12 | 34 |
| 1998 | 12 | 39 |
| 1999 | 22 | 58 |
| 2000 | 33 | 34 |
| 2001 | 19 | 45 |
| 2002 | 28 | 51 |
| 2003 | 26 | 93 |
| 2004 | 34 | 133 |
| 2005 | 58 | 154 |
| 2006 | 58 | 264 |
| 2007 | 60 | 336 |
| 2008 | 99 | 343 |
| 2009 | 101 | 437 |
| 2010 | 113 | 586 |
| 2011 | 154 | 635 |
| 2012 | 328 | 766 |
| 2013 | 307 | 1012 |
| 2014 | 248 | 1177 |
| 2015 | 353 | 1302 |
| 2016 | 344 | 1322 |
| 2017 | 347 | 1448 |
| 2018 | 486 | 1858 |
| 2019 | 608 | 2853 |
| 2020 | 709 | 4559 |
| 2021 | 884 | 6925 |
| 2022 | 830 | 9125 |
| 2023 | 687 | 10434 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Sri Jayewardenepura 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 Laws | Rs. 75,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | Rs. 200,000 |
| Master of Science | Rs. 150,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Rs. 300,000 |
The currency used is Sri Lankan Rupees (Rs.)
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura 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 Sri Jayewardenepura.
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 | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Economics, English, Finance, Forestry, French, Geography, Geology, Hindi, History, Human Resources, Information Management, Information Technology, Management, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Plant Pathology, Political Sciences, Sanskrit, Statistics, Technology, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree (by coursework) | Anthropology, Archaeology, Business Administration, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Economics, Finance, Fishery, Food Science, Forestry, History, Indic Languages, Management, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Real Estate, Science Education, Sociology, Statistics, Theatre |
| Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma | Accountancy, Criminology, Finance, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Physics, Real Estate, Sociology, Statistics |
| Master of Philosophy | Anthropology, Archaeology, Chemistry, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Indic Languages, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Sanskrit, Sociology |
| Doctorate | Anthropology, Archaeology, Chemistry, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Indic Languages, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Sanskrit, Sociology |
Notable alumni
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Dinakshie Priyasad
- Occupations
- actortelevision presentermodel
- Biography
-
Baminnahennadige Dinakshie Priyasad is a Sri Lankan actress and television presenter. Priyasad made her acting debut at the age of two in the film Apaye Thathpara 84,000 directed by her father Dinesh Priyasad.
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A. T. Ariyaratne
- Occupations
- social worker
- Biography
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Sri Lankabhimanya Ahangamage Tudor Ariyaratne is a Sri Lankan founder and president of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement in Sri Lanka. He was nominated to the Constitutional Council as a civil representative on 10 September 2015. He received the Jamnalal Bajaj Award in 1991.
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Bandula Gunawardane
- Years
- 1953-.. (age 71)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Sumithra Arachchige Don Bandula Chandrasiri Gunawardane is a Sri Lankan politician, teacher, and film producer, who is a member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka for Colombo District, and a former government minister.
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Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
- Years
- 1961-.. (age 63)
- Occupations
- Bhikkhu
- Biography
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Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero is a Sri Lankan monk. He is the founder of Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery and Shraddha Media Network.
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Suminda Sirisena
- Occupations
- television actoractor
- Biography
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Kala Keerthi Suminda Sirisena was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television. A highly versatile actor, Sirisena played a wide range of starring or supporting roles and was a recipient of the Best Actor award at many award festivals.
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Sanjeewa Pushpakumara
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm director
- Biography
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Sanjeewa Pushpakumara is a Sri Lankan film director, screenwriter and producer.
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Kumarasinghe Sirisena
- Years
- 1962-.. (age 62)
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Pallewatta Gamaralalage Kumarasinghe Sirisena, sometimes known as P. G. Kumarasinghe, is a Sri Lankan business executive and former Group Chairman of Sri Lanka Telecom. He is the younger brother of the former President of Sri Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena.
University of Sri Jayewardenepura faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Applied Sciences | Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Food Science, Forestry, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Graduate Studies | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Management, Medicine, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences | Anthropology, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Asian Religious Studies, Classical Languages, Cultural Studies, Economics, English, Geography, History, Indic Languages, Mass Communication, Modern Languages, Sociology, Statistics |
| Faculty : Management Studies and Commerce | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, Mathematics and Computer Science, Public Administration, Real Estate |
| Faculty : Medical Sciences | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Health, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Health Education, Health Sciences, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Surgery |
| Faculty : Technology | Biotechnology, Information Technology, Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | USJP ශ්රී ජයවර්ධනපුර විශ්ව විද්යාලය |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 |
| Motto | Vijja Uppattam Setta Among all that arise, knowledge is the greatest |
Location and contacts
| Address | Gangodawila Nugegoda, Western Province Sri Lanka |
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