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University of Peradeniya

History

The University of Peradeniya is the heir to a sixty year old University tradition which commenced with the inception of the University of Ceylon, the first institution of its kind established in Colombo on 1 July 1942. It moved to the banks of Mahaweli River, the longest in the Country, in 1952. 

Education

University of Peradeniya strives to deliver education, training and research programs by conducting professional and curriculum-based teaching and learning and conduct high quality research for national, regional and global needs whilst maintaining highest levels of efficiency, effectiveness, integrity and transparency in contributing to the development of a knowledge-based society.

Research

University of Peradeniya is well-known for its many research centers:

  • International Research Center
  • Centre for Environmental Studies
  • Agricultural Biotechnology Center
  • Agribusiness Centre (AbC)
  • Engineering Design Centre (EDC)
  • Centre for the Study of Human Rights
  • Center for Research in Tropical Medicine (CRTM)
  • HEDMaTC
  • CERPS
  • Oral Medicine and Periodontology

Career

The policy of University of Peradeniya  is mainly focused on guiding students to transform their “choices to action” as follows:

  • Facilitate young person’s transition from school to university with a career focus
  • Advising on careers
  • Enhancement of employability skills
  • Provision of career related information
  • Networking with the industry
  • Availing work experience
  • Graduate placement
  • Assist faculties to integrate career guidance within curricular in the form of instructional modules
  • Entrepreneurship skills development
  • Career related training, research and development

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University of Peradeniya Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to University of Peradeniya. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2024
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mozida Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based

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iVisa
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships

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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2024
Spreadsheet Gladiator Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Coefficient
Location not available

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University Ranking

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
1001 -500
2023
501 -100
2022
401
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
1201 -200
2023
1001
2022
1001
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
901 -102
2022
799
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Housing services

The Accommodation Division is a part of the University of Peradeniya. It provides a comprehensive service to all the students of the University by administering and allocating 19 hostels in the University, with the aim of supporting the student experience by providing efficient and effective accommodation services and facilities.

Library services

The library developed into a library network comprising the Main Library and seven other branch libraries, namely Agriculture, Science, Medical, Engineering, Vet Medical, Allied Health Science and Dental libraries. The ninth library is attached to the sub-campus, Faculty of Agriculture in Mahailuppallama. The Main Library can be accessed by proceeding along the new Galaha road.

ICT services

The IT Center undertakes teaching ICT courses for undergraduates on request by different faculties . The center also conducts examinations on completion of each course. A sample test is available.

Medical services

  • In catering to primary healthcare needs, the Health Centre operates a full-fledged laboratory services, 24 hour ambulance service and a preventive health care service.
  • The university maintains a student counselling service to assist and guide students who have problems pertaining to academic, social and personal matters.

Campus life

The University covers about 700 hectares of land and the developed area covering approximately 130 hectares is occupied by buildings of the Faculties, Halls of Residence, Staff bungalows etc.Throughout the campus most trees begin to bear flowers in early March signaling the coming of spring. Lovers' Lane, Kissing Bend, open-air theater and the lower Hantana Road display a rare aesthetic beauty through the rich foliage.

Sports facilities

  • Indoor and outdoor sports facilities are available for students and the staff of the University. These sporting facilities includes Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Tennis, Volleyball courts, and 400 meters Cinder Track for athletics. Other than these facilities out door courts are available for Softball Cricket, Baseball and Elle.
  • The University of Peradeniya has one of the largest gymnasiums in Sri Lanka. At the Gymnasium Indoor facilities are available for Badminton, Basketball, Carom, Chess, Netball, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Taekwondo and other martial arts activities. Peradeniya University has a 50 meters Swimming Pool.

Student clubs

  • Muslim Majlis.
  • Newman Society.
  • Operations Research Society.
  • Photographic Society.
  • Physical Society.
  • Robotics Society.
  • Rotaract Club.
  • SEDS Pera Chapter

Kandy, Central, Sri Lanka

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