University of Colombo

The University of Colombo, founded in 1921, is Sri Lanka’s oldest Higher Education Institution. In keeping with its motto बुद्धिः शर्वत्र भ्रजते (Buddhi Sarvathra Bhrajate), translated from Sanskrit as “Wisdom Enlightens”, the University of Colombo continually strives to maintain academic excellence in all fields of study. The University is organized across 10 Faculties and 68 academic departments within faculties, along with 6 Institutes, a Campus, a School, and 20+ Centres & Units.
Located primarily in the Colombo metropolitan region, the University of Colombo is structured as a state institution which provides access to higher education across the country. The main campus is situated in the heart of Colombo, on a sprawling 50-acre estate, and comprises contemporary urban constructions, as well as old colonial architecture, considered national heritage sites.