International Affairs Division

MISSION

To promote international engagement of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura through facilitating international academic exchange programmes and research activities.

VISION

To foster the University of Sri Jayewardenepura to be recognized as a world-class research university that will help attract, create, and retain both Sri Lankan and international capability
to the University.

Study Courses

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Faculty of Applied Sciences

Faculty of Management  Studies and Commerce

Faculty of Engineering

 

Scholarships

The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) Program

The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professional (SISGP) program is a part of the Swedish government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders who will contribute to the United National 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The Scholarship program is looking for young professionals with excellent academic qualifications who have demonstrated work and leadership experience and have the ambition to make a difference by working with issues that contribute to a just and sustainable development in their home country.

Eligibility:

– Applicants must have applied and secured admission to an eligible Master Program

– Must have sufficient work experience (minimum of 3,000 hrs. of demonstrated employment)

– Must have demonstrated leadership experience from your current or previous employment

Deadline for application – 28^th February 2022

For more details, visit

https://si.se/en/apply/scholarships/swedish-institute-scholarships-for-global-professionals/

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION OF STUDENTS WITH FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with results at a foreign examination held outside Sri Lanka, deemed equivalent to G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination of Sri Lanka are eligible to apply for admission to Universities in Sri Lanka.

1. Applicants are advised to attach to their applications the original letter obtained from the Examinations Board concerned, to prove that their educational qualifications are equivalent to the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination of Sri Lanka or their educational qualifications are considered for admission to a university in their own country to follow an undergraduate course of study leading to a Bachelor’s Degree.
2. Applicants should ensure that all required passes are obtained in one and the same sitting under a recognized Board of Examinations subject to the rules set out by the Education Authority of the country concerned.
3. Applicants should attach to their applications the certified copies of the educational certificate and the statement of results of their qualifying examination. (The copy of the educational certificate and the statement of results should be certified by the relevant Examinations Board which conducted the examination concerned).

 

The eligible candidates for admission under this special provision are;

1. Candidates with foreign passports
2. Candidates with Sri Lankan passports

 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

English is the medium of instructions for most of the degree programs which are offered by University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Accordingly, an applicant whose primary language is not English or whose previous education has been conducted in another language, must demonstrate a command of English sufficient to meet the demands of classroom instructions, written assignments and participation in tutorials and discussions. Therefore, applicants whose primary language is not English or whose previous education has not been in English must provide evidence of proficiency in English,

 

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)	Minimum 79
English Language Testing System (IELTS)	Minimum 6.5

 

Students may be required to produce a writing sample of their work in English depending on the course they wish to offer and the requirements of the relevant Department. 

For Entry Visa

1. Covering letter of University/ Institute to the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
2. Recommendation of Vice Chancellor of the University/ Head of the Institute for the covering letter to the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
3. Certified copy of the passport of the applicant.
4. Certified copy of the selection letter which has been sent by the University/ Institute informing the student.
5. Police/ security clearance report for the student which had obtained from his/ her country of residence.

 

For Residence Area

1. Covering letter of University/ Institute to the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
2. Recommendation of Vice Chancellor of the University/ Head of the Institute for the covering letter to the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
3. Certified copy of the passport of the applicant.
4. Applications of Residence Visa recommendation of Vice Chancellor/ Head of the Institution and official seal.
5. Landing Entry/ Learning Entry visa of applicant (compulsory).

 

For the extension of Residence Visa.

1. Covering letter of University/ Institute to the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
2. Recommendation of Vice Chancellor of University/ Head of the Institute for the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
3. Certified copy of the passport of applicant.
4. Recommendation of Vice-Chancellor of the University/ Head of the Institute for the extension of the Residence Visa.
5. Details of students who apply for the extension.
6. If extension of Residence visa for lecturers is in the term of MoU, the full name and the signed date of MoU.
7. Prior approval letter obtained from the Secretary of Line Ministry for the service of Lecturer on a payment basis.

 

CHECK LIST FOR DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION

For candidates with Sri Lankan passports

1. Advanced Level Certificates & Statement of Results certified by the relevant Examinations Board. (Please note that the certificates certified by the schools, embassies or certificates without the original certification will not be accepted)
2. Certified copies of the candidate’s passports (with visa) covering the period studied
3. Originals of the Foreign & Sri Lankan (if any) School Leaving Certificates of the candidate covering the period studied abroad.
4. Certified copy of the candidate’s Birth Certificate.
5. Originals of the Service Certificate/s of the Father/Mother/Guardian (only if parents expired) covering the period worked abroad.
6. Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka forwarding the applications of the children of Sri Lankan diplomats worked/working abroad [Category (a)].
7. Originals of the Service Certificate/s (issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka) of parents who are Sri Lankan diplomats worked/working abroad, covering the six year period immediately prior to their child sitting the qualifying examination.
8. Certified copies (certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka) of the Letters of Assignment of parents who are Sri Lankan diplomats worked/working abroad, covering the six year period immediately prior to their child sitting the qualifying examination.

9. Certified copies of parents’/guardians’ passports (with visa) covering the period worked abroad
10. Documentary evidences to prove that the Guardian has been legally appointed, if parents expired.
11. Original letters issued by the banks stating the bank balances of the Father/Mother/Guardian in relevant foreign currencies (currency of the relevant country they have/are worked/ working) as documentary evidences in proof of the availability of sufficient funds [Not relevant for children of Sri Lankan diplomats(Category a)].
12. Certified copy of the certificate of Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) if the qualification considered is a High School Diploma.
13. Certified copy of the certificate of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if studied in a language other than English.
14. Proof of the payment of US $ 100 as the Application Processing Fee.

 

For candidates with Foreign passports

1. Advanced Level Certificates & Statement of Results certified by the relevant Examinations Board. (Please note that the certificates certified by the schools, embassies or certificates without the original certification will not be accepted)
2. Original of the School Leaving Certificate from which the candidate sat the qualifying examination
3. Certified copy of the candidate’s Birth Certificate/National Identity Card
4. Certified copy of the candidate’s Citizenship Certificate (if any)
5. Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka forwarding the applications of the children of foreign diplomats worked/working in Sri Lanka [Category (b)].
6. Originals of the Service Certificate/s (issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka) of parents who are foreign diplomats worked/working in Sri Lanka.
7. Certified copies (certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka) of the Letters of Assignment of parents who are foreign diplomats worked/working in Sri Lanka.
8. Original letters issued by the banks stating the bank balances of the Father/Mother/Guardian in relevant foreign currencies (currency of their own country) as documentary evidences in proof of the availability of sufficient funds.
9. Certified copy of the certificate of Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) if the qualification considered is a High School Diploma.
10. Certified copy of the certificate of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if studied in a language other than English.
11. Proof of the payment of US $ 100 as the Application Processing Fee.

 

Important: A scanned copy of the application (in PDF format) including all its attachments should also be forwarded to foreignadmissions@ugc.ac.lk in parallel to posting the hardcopy of the application, on or before the closing date. Failure to send the scanned copy may cause delays in processing your application.

Country	Name of the of University / Institution	Faculty / Center
Australia	University of Newcastle	FMS
	Edith Cowan University	FAS
	Deakin University	FMSC
	University of Western Australia
	Queensland University of Technology	Interdisipilary Center for Innovation in Biotechnology & Neuroscience
Austria	IAEA	FAS
Canada	Mount Royal University	FHSS
	Lakeland College	FAS
	University of Calgary	FGS
China	Beijing Institute of Technology	FHSS
	Silk Road Innovation Academy, Chongqing Jiaotong University	FAS
	University of Chinese Academy of Sciences	FGS
	The School of Management, Xi’an Jiatong University	FMSC
Czech Republic	Tomas Bata University	FAS
England	University of Cambridge	FMS
	Sheffield Hallam University Higher education Corporation	FMSC
Germany	University of Applied Sciences Trier	FGS
India	Deccan college, Post Graduate and Research Institution, Deemed Univeristy	FHSS
	Parvatibai Chowgule college of arts and sciences	FHSS
	The Teri School of Advanced Studies	FGS
	CT Institude of Engineering Management & Technology	FMSC
	Lovely Professional University	FMSC
Japan	Meijo University	FHSS
Japan	Primate Research Institute, Kyoto University	FHSS
Japan	Nagoya University	FHSS
Japan	Chuo University	FHSS
Japan	Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Tokyo	Centre for Water Quality and Algae Research, Department of Zoology
New Zealand	The Product Accelerator – New Zealand	FOT
Norway	University of Agder, Norway	FMS
Phillippines	Misamis University	FAS
Phillippines	Mindanao State University- Iligan Institute of Technology	FAS
South Korea	Dongguk University	FHSS
South Korea	Daegu Haany University Medical Center
Sweden	University of Gothenburg	FMS
Sweden	Kristianstad University	FMS
Sweden	Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg	FMS
Taiwan	Laboratory for professor Yu-Chung Chiang, Department of Biological Sciences, National Sun Yat-sen University	FMS
Thailand	Asian Institute of Technology	FAS
United Kingdom	University of York	FMS
United Kingdom	RICS	FMSC
USA	Chemibio, USA	FMS
USA	Research Trianglr Institute International, USA	FMS
	WHO Global Service Center	FMS
	ID-Fish Technology	FMS
	GAFSU	FHSS
	UNDP	FHSS
	World Wildlife Fund	FAS
	UNICEF	FGS
	Environmental Resources and Research Center	FGS
	ACCA	FMSC

Obtaining approvals for International MOUs/ Agreements

Internal Approval

1. Checklist  (Download)
2. Justification format (Download)
3. Recommendation of the faculty board, senate (if available)
4. Complete set of MOU/ Agreement including schedules and Annexures
5. Renewal – Certified copy of the previous MOU/ Agreement

 

External Approval

Obtaining relevant approvals for the new MOUs/renewal of existing MOUs had been stipulated by the following regulations; 

• UGC/CH/7/1 dated 05.06.2018, letter No. UGC/S/PA/111 dated 03.08.2018, UGC/S/PA/111 dated 22.01.2019 
• Circular No. PS/SP/SB/Circular/06/2019 dated 2019.12.19 issued by the Presidential Secretariat on the above subject.

1. Approval of the Council of the University
2. Clearance by the University Grants Commission
3. Clearance by the Ministry of Education
4. Clearance by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
5. Observation of the Honorable Attorney General
6. Clearance by the External Resources Department

11 – 15th June 2023

RUDN University Open Olympiad for Forestry Undergraduates

The representatives of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) named after Patrice Lumumba will be the guests of University of Sri Jayewardenepura from June 11 to June 15, 2023. During this visit they are planning to participate in the organization and holding of the lectures and master classes of the Summer School “GIS Technologies in Ecology” and hold the RUDN University Open Olympiad for forestry undergraduates.

One hour examination will be held on 14th June 2023 from 4.00-5.00 PM at the Department of Forestry and Environment Sciences.

Hurry up and Register
RUDN University Open Olympiad in Sri Lanka, June 14, 2023 (anketolog.ru)

Get to know our RUDN Lecturers

Professor Kapralova Daria

Introducing Kapralova Daria, an esteemed Associate Professor and Ph.D. at the Institute of Environmental Engineering within the Department of Environmental Management at the prestigious Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN). With an impressive background and expertise in Biology, Daria holds a PhD degree, further solidifying her academic prowess in the field with 15 years of work experience.

Daria’s research interests encompass several vital areas, including GIS (Geographic Information Systems), Remote Sensing, Urboecology, and Sustainable Development.

 

 

Professor Popkova Anna

Introducing Anna Popkova, an accomplished individual serving as the Deputy Director for International Affairs at the Institute of Environmental Engineering, within the renowned Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN). With a distinguished career and expertise in Environmental Science over 6 years, Anna holds a PhD degree, further enhancing her credibility and knowledge in the field.

Anna’s professional focus revolves around vital areas such as Environmental Biotechnologies, Green Economy and Enterprise, Sustainable Development.

 

Course Content:

• Net Analysis (Least Cost Route).
• Geoecomarketing.
• Landfills and Dumpsites Detection. Surface Temperature Measurement.
• Water Pollution Detection.
• Eutrophication Measurement.
• Ecosystem Services Assessment: Case Study of Climate Regulation Services Assessment.

 

 

11 – 15th September 2022

 

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Some themes relevant to Sri Lanka

• Emerging contaminants of concern: new devils to tackle
• PFAS- the recently emerged contaminant- global challenge
• Environmental chemistry and exposure assessment: analysis, monitoring, fate and modelling
• Adverse impacts of agriculture on soil, water and food quality
• Biogeochemical cycling of contaminants and nutrients in the terrestrial environment
• Plastics and microplastics including Policy, Risk and remediation
• Advances in waste management – trash to cash in a circular economy
• What does it take to be a successful professor and/or a practitioner

 

Key Dates:

Call for Abstracts:

Opens: March 2022  |  Closes: May 2022  |  Author Notification: July 2022

Registration:

Earlybird: May 2022 – July 2022 |  Standard: August 2022

Learn More

 

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Undergraduate Prospectus for International Students 2022

Foreign Student Handbook 2022

Academic calendar

Degree programs and examination regulation booklet

University video 

• Ministry of Higher Education (https://www.mohe.gov.lk/index.php?lang=en)
• Online visa application
• Department of Immigration and Emigration (http://www.immigration.gov.lk/)
• Bandaranaike International Airport (https://www.airport.lk/index)

News

You being an alumnus of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, working or studying and living overseas are an asset to us. We are collecting your details so that we will be able to maintain a registry of overseas alumni. The relationship we build up in this way will be mutually beneficial.

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