The University of Sri Jayewardenepura situated in the heart of Colombo boasts of a long and glorious history. Having been established in the 1959 at Gangodawila, its roots can be traced back to the Vidyodaya Pirivena established in 1873 by Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Thero at Maligakanda. Today the University pays homage to 60 years of history while paying tribute to journey of 145 years.
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura formerly known as Vidyodaya Pirivena was the essence of the revival of Sri Lankan Education. It is the second oldest University in Sri Lanka and the first University established in Independent Ceylon.
Today the University stands strong with eleven (11) faculties, faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Dental Science, Faculty of Urban and Aquatic Bioresources, and Faculty of Computing. The University is home to over 12,000 Undergraduates, and over 1000 postgraduate students. It is considered the largest University in terms of Student Population in Sri Lanka.
The University is also in the forefront of research and innovation with a research council of over 20 research centres and an Invention, Innovation and Venture Creation Council with over 50 Entrepreneurs and stakeholders with over 15 patents.
The University has also maintained cordial relationship with many international bodies of education and have signed over 60 MoUs with recognized internationally acclaimed universities; and over 60 MoUs with established international and local companies, the university strives to give its students an international experience, offering student exchange programmes and internships.
Throughout the years the University of Sri Jayewardenepura has managed to develop in many areas expanding its horizons and will continue this journey reaching many milestones that will no doubt ensure that the University will produce smart, efficient, skillful and professional individuals that will aid in the development of our mother nation
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
Tele: +94 11 2758000
+94 11 2802022
+94 11 2802023
+94 11 2801024
+94 11 2801025
Email: info@sjp.ac.lk
Vice Chancellor:
Senior Professor M.M. Pathmalal
Tele: +94 11 2803474
+94 11 2802350
email: vc@sjp.ac.lk
Fax: +94 11 2801604
Registrar:
Mr. A.B. Welivita
Tele: +94 11 2802293
email: registrar@sjp.ac.lk
Fax: +94 11 2801843
University Anthem
http://www.sjp.ac.lk/about/university-anthem/
Location Map:
http://www.sjp.ac.lk/location-map-of-university-of-sri-jayewardenepura/
