University of Sri Jayewardenepura: Statistics

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#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
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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 RequirementsGeneral Certificate of Education with Advanced ('A') level in 4 approved subjects, or equivalent foreign qualification
Academic CalendarSemesters

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.

Publications
7,208
Citations
47,680

University of Sri Jayewardenepura majors

by publication & citation count

Environmental Science
4,896 / 30,743
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
4,568 / 22,116
Biology
4,474 / 35,704
Medicine
3,698 / 27,600
Geography and Cartography
3,433 / 15,089
Sociology
3,112 / 13,633
History
3,046 / 11,887
Chemistry
2,888 / 26,344
Engineering
2,692 / 21,925
Environmental Management
2,523 / 13,580
Computer Science
2,494 / 13,723
Political Science
2,482 / 8,942
Law
2,317 / 8,702
Ecology
2,225 / 17,124
Anthropology
2,225 / 7,609
Physics
2,110 / 16,585
Classics and Ancient History
2,002 / 6,550
Business
2,001 / 7,254
Pathology
1,843 / 18,310
Geology
1,841 / 13,327
Biochemistry
1,688 / 15,589
Psychology
1,659 / 10,686
Organic Chemistry
1,505 / 17,825
Economics
1,495 / 5,888
Archaeology
1,473 / 6,603
Mathematics
1,470 / 7,546
Genetics
1,448 / 14,629
Paleontology
1,306 / 8,243
Philosophy
1,293 / 5,400
Statistics
1,223 / 5,723
Quantum and Particle physics
1,104 / 9,156
Botany
1,086 / 7,959
Materials Science
996 / 10,507
Public Health
974 / 9,063
Management
866 / 2,839
Development Studies
803 / 3,725
Demography
783 / 6,583
Marketing
763 / 2,105
Psychiatry
731 / 7,713
Surgery
721 / 5,040

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
Academic rankings

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

  1. Dinakshie Priyasad

    Dinakshie Priyasad
    Born in
    Sri Lanka Flag Sri Lanka
    Years
    1990-.. (age 34)
    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.

  2. A. T. Ariyaratne

    A. T. Ariyaratne
    Born in
    Sri Lanka Flag Sri Lanka
    Years
    1931-.. (age 93)
    Occupations
    social worker
    Biography

    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.

  3. Bandula Gunawardane

    Bandula Gunawardane
    Years
    1953-.. (age 71)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    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.

  4. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero

    Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
    Years
    1961-.. (age 63)
    Occupations
    Bhikkhu
    Biography

    Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero is a Sri Lankan monk. He is the founder of Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery and Shraddha Media Network.

  5. Suminda Sirisena

    Suminda Sirisena
    Born in
    Sri Lanka Flag Sri Lanka
    Years
    1948-2023 (aged 75)
    Occupations
    television actoractor
    Biography

    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.

  6. Sanjeewa Pushpakumara

    Sanjeewa Pushpakumara
    Born in
    Sri Lanka Flag Sri Lanka
    Years
    1977-.. (age 47)
    Occupations
    screenwriterfilm director
    Biography

    Sanjeewa Pushpakumara is a Sri Lankan film director, screenwriter and producer.

  7. Kumarasinghe Sirisena

    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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