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General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) is a unique public university in Sri Lanka, renowned for integrating military discipline with a broad spectrum of civilian academic programs. It is best known for its strong faculties in Engineering, Medicine, Allied Health Sciences, and Defence Studies, offering a distinctive blend of practical and theoretical education. KDU actively welcomes international students, providing a dedicated International Relations Office to support their academic and personal needs, with most programs taught entirely in English. International students benefit from a structured, disciplined environment and opportunities for scholarships, making it an attractive option for those seeking a rigorous education with a unique military-academic ethos. Its most distinctive characteristic is being the only university in Sri Lanka to offer both military and civilian degree programs under the Ministry of Defence.
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