Sri Lanka
Open University of Sri Lanka
Open University of Sri Lanka
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Colombo
Open University of Sri Lanka нь Шри Ланка улсад байрладаг их сургууль бөгөөд 1978 онд байгуулагдсан.
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The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL; Sinhala: ශ්රී ලංකා විවෘත විශ්වවිද්යාලය, Tamil: இலங்கை திறந்த பல்கலைக்கழகம்) is a national university in Sri Lanka. It is unique within the Sri Lankan national university system for being the only university to offer programs of study leading to certificate, diploma, degrees and postgraduate degrees up to PhD level through the Open and Distance Mode of Learning (ODL). The degrees awarded by the university are treated as equivalent to degrees awarded by any other Sri Lankan University under the preview of the University Grants Commission.
The OUSL Main Campus and Colombo regional centre (C010) is located in Colombo in Nawala, Nugegoda. There are 8 regional centers in addition to main campus at Nawala. They are:
The Open University of Sri Lanka is currently ranked as No.9 among Sri Lankan Universities and No. 6353 among international Universities.
The concept of establishing the Open University of Sri Lanka was by Dr. Nissanka Wijeyeratne the Cabinet Minister of Education & Higher Education at the time.
As Cabinet Minister of Education and Higher Education, Wijeyeratne introduced the Universities Act No 16 of 1978 to Parliament. The University of Ceylon was the only university in Ceylon from 1942 until 1978. As a result of this Act, it was separated into five independent universities: University of Colombo, University of Peradeniya, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, University of Kelaniya and University of Jaffna. He also proposed the establishment of the University of Ruhuna and the Open University of Sri Lanka .
The university was set up by the Government of Sri Lanka under the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978, for the purpose of providing higher educational opportunities to working adults – providing them the road to success, surpassing age, vocation, gender, race, ethnicity and religion. The OUSL has the same legal and academic status as any other national university in Sri Lanka.
The university policy on admission would enable a person to register at the lowest 'Level' with mere basic literacy and then climb up to postgraduate level.
The concept of Distance Education at the OUSL functions through a dynamic network of regional and study centres, with knowledge imparted through multiple media. Therefore, students with work commitments are able to pursue studies since they interact with especially designed self-instructional materials where the materials function as a "Tutor in Print". This method provides the distance learner with the best possible learning opportunity to enable a balancing of personal, work related and academic obligations.
The open university of Sri Lanka has unique admission procedure and criteria for various study programmes.
Any Sri Lankan citizen above 18 years
Of age can apply for the university and there are no upper age limit.
The university as " The peoples university" provide opportunity to climb up certificate level to PhD level and multiple entry and multiple outing options at various study levels.
Level 06 - Honours degree.
Level 05 - General degree.
Level 04 - Advanced diploma.
Level 03 - Diploma.
Level 02 - Advanced certificate.
For the degree programmes, the minimum requirement is three simple passes at G.C.E. advanced level examination. the university does not consider their Z scores or marks received at General common test. The open university of Sri Lanka accepts both Local and London AL results. In addition to ALs some professional degrees require recognized professional diploma for the admission. Several degree programmes started after a selection test while other programmes don't.
People who are not carrying Advanced level qualifications, can join with their G.C.E. Ordinary level qualifications to an Advanced certificate programme (degree foundation programmes) at Study Level 02 which is equivalent to G.C.E Advanced levels
And SLQF level 02 .After successful completion of an advanced certificate programme, candidates can join with their desired degree or diploma programmes.
All students are Guided and supported by counselling sessions and orientation programmes before registration and throughout the programme. 70% -80% of course fee are sponsored by the government of Sri Lanka.
The university also offers certificate programmes at level 01
And Short courses at level 0 in various fields.
There are unique educational courses called "Continuous education courses (CE)" where an individual can continue his or her studies further without registering for a regular degree or diploma programmes.
All applications are should be submitted "Online " via OUSL web site and the university does not accept physical applications unless its a short course programme.
Chancellor – Dr. M. A. Upali Mampitiya .
Vice-Chancellor – Prof. P.M.C.Thilakerathne.
Faculty Deans
Faculty of Education – Dr. (Mrs.) D.V.M. De Silva.
Faculty of Engineering Technology – Dr. L.S.K. Udugama.
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences – DR. Athulasiri Samarakoon
Faculty of Natural Sciences – Prof. V.P.S. Perera
Faculty of Health Sciences- Dr. B. Sunil S. De Silva.
Faculty of Management Studies- Prof. Nalin Abeysekera.
Registrar – Ms. Vindya Jayasena.
Bursar – Dr. W.M.K.G.A. Wickramasinghe.
Librarian – Mr. Harsha Balasooriya(Act).
The Chancellor is the Head of the university and presides at the convocation of the university.
Dr. M. A.Upali Mampitiya is the present chancellor of the Open University of Sri Lanka. He was appointed the Chancellor of OUSL on 30th October 2025.
The Vice-Chancellor is the head of administration of the university. Prof. P.M.C.Thilakerathne is the current Vice-Chancellor of The Open University of Sri Lanka. He was appointed on 30th October 2025. The Open University currently does not have a Deputy Vice Chancellor
The university consists of six faculties and one postgraduate institute and several divisions. The six faculties are:
Postgraduate Institute of English (PGIE)- This Post Graduate Institute offers two master's degree programs; Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) and Master of Arts in Teaching Literature in a Second Language context (TLSC)
Faculty Dean = Dr. (Mrs.) D.V.M. De Silva.
The Faculty of Education was established in 2003 and currently consists of three departments. These three departments are:
Faculty Dean, Dr. L.S.K. Udugama
The Faculty of Engineering Technology of OUSL offers Bachelor of Science Honours in Engineering[BSc(Hons)Eng ], Bachelor of Industrial Studies (BIS), and Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours [BS.Eng(Hons)].
Bachelor of Science Honours in Engineering degree offered by the Faculty of Engineering Technology is highly recognized by professional Engineering Institutions (IESL); both local and overseas to work as qualified Graduate Engineers. It is also the pioneer of introducing Mechatronics Engineering to Sri Lankan engineering education curricula and would be proud of producing the first graduate engineers in Mechatronics engineering in 2010 in Sri Lanka. The faculty consists of six departments. These six departments are:
Faculty also offers two Master of Technology programs in Industrial Engineering and Construction Management; each conducted by Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering departments respectively.
Faculty Dean = Prof. Anton Piyarathne
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) is the largest faculty of the OUSL. The Faculty consists of the four following departments:
Faculty Dean = Professor V.P.S. Perera
The Faculty of Natural Sciences was established in 1987 and consists of the six following departments:
Faculty Dean – Dr. B. Sunil S. De Silva.
The Faculty of health Sciences established in August 2015 . It consists of six academic departments.
Faculty Dean – Prof. Nalin Abeysekera.
The Faculty of Faculty of Management Studies established in May 2019 is the youngest faculty of the university. It consists of four academic departments.
3 year General Degrees (level 05);
Bachelor of Science.
BA in Social sciences.
BA in youth and community development.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
Bachelor of Software Engineering Honors.
Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours specialization of Agriculture .
Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours specialization of Fashion design and apparel production.
Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours specialization of Textile manufacture.
Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours specialization of Apparel production and management.
LLB Honours.
BMS Honours.
BLIS Honours.
Bachelor of Science Honours in Nursing .
Bachelor of pharmacy Honours.
Bachelor of medical laboratory sciences Honours.
Bachelors of science Honours in psychology and counseling .
Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology.
BEdu.Honours Primary teaching .
BEdu .Honours Special needs education.
BEdu. Honours Natural sciences.
BEdu Honours drama and theatre .
BA Honours Tamil language and Tamil teaching.
BA Honours English language and English teaching.
Faculty of natural sciences.
MSc in environmental science.
MSc in medical entomology and applied parasitology. ( MPhil & PhD opportunities also available.)
Faculty of engineering technology.
Master of Science in Energy for Circular Economy (Joint programme with University of Moratuwa, University of Ruhuna and University of Peradeniya) - Offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering
MSc in structural engineering.
Faculty of Health sciences.
Masters in nursing.
Faculty of Humanities and social
Sciences.
LLM in criminal justice.
MA development studies and public policy.
(PhD and MPhil opportunities available).
Faculty of Management studies.
MBA in Human resources management.
Commonwealth executive master's in Business / Public administration.
Faculty of education
Masters of education.
MA in education.
Masters in special needs education.
MPhil education.
PhD education.
PGD in education.
PGD in special needs education.
Post graduate institute of English of the open university is a dedicated institute for postgraduate level studies in English language and progression of English education in Sri Lanka. The institute issues following postgraduate programmes to the nation.
* PhD in English.
* Mphil in English.
* MA in English teaching.
* MA in literature teaching in second language context.
* PGD in Bilingual education.
* PGD in Professional practice in English.
* PGD in teaching English as a second language.
* English for Masters in teacher education
CETMe of ousl ensures quality education for all faculties through media and education technology. It supports to students by designing and developing self -instructional
Materials and educational media. The centre consists of two units :
1 .Academic and research unit.
2 .Production unit - (media house).
CETMe also offers short courses on Educational media and technology, Online course for medical practitioners on old age psychiatry.
CETMe won 09 international awards from Japan, Iran and UNDP .
CESSD of open university is established in 2015 with a mission of contribution academically to build a sustainable university, country and a world. Msc in environmental sciences program offered by the Environmental studies unit (ESU) Of CESSD is one of the best Msc Environmental porogrammes offered within the Sri Lankan university system.
According to Green policy adopted by the open University of Sri Lanka in 2018, CESSD involving process of offering more study programmes, engage with environmental research and advocacy, designing few collaborating research projects with UK and Germany.
CESSD has also created Green committee and Green Club forums, provides spaces for teachers and students at open university to engage with Green university concept of the OUSL
and its activities.
The open university of Sri Lanka is a member of Association of commonwealth universities (ACU) and Asian Association of open universities (AAOU)
Thus, qualifications offered by open university of Sri Lanka is recognized worldwide; the university also offers fellow ship programmes to officers from above mentioned international academic bodies and Open university of Sri Lanka (OUSL) accepts both national and international students. Currently, many graduates are engaged in their post graduate studies and also employments in international context.
The psychological counselling unit will be committed to meet the needs of students and staff members of OUSL
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