Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

About

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, a public institution located in the North Western Province, is highly regarded for its specialized focus on applied sciences, agriculture, and food technology. It is particularly strong in areas such as Food Science & Technology, Agriculture & Plantation Management, and Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, offering practical and industry-relevant education. While the university does not feature extensive dedicated international student programs, many of its postgraduate and undergraduate courses are delivered in English, making them accessible to a global audience. General student support services are available to all students. A distinctive characteristic of Wayamba University is its commitment to regional development, closely linking its academic programs with the needs of local industries and the agricultural sector.

Background

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (Sinhala: ශ්‍රී ලංකා වයඹ විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය, romanized: śrī laṁkā vayam̆ba viśvavidyālaya, Tamil: இலங்கை வயம்ப பல்கலைக்கழகம், romanized: Ilaṅkai vayampa palkalaikkaḻakam) is the thirteenth national university in Sri Lanka. It was established as the Affiliated University College of North Western Province in 1991 and it became the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka "Wayamba mandapa" in 1996. It was a full-fledged university naming as Wayamba University of Sri Lanka in 1999. The main purpose of the university is offering English-medium degrees, diplomas and certificate courses (internal and external) in areas such as Agriculture, Applied Science, Management and Technology for students and working professionals. The courses are highly up-to-date and job-oriented. The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka is headquartered at Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka. Its six faculties are in Makandura and Kuliyapitiya...

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