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About UPDN
University of Peradeniya (UPDN) — public non-profit university. It is located in Kandy, Sri Lanka. As a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), UPDN is actively working on developing the academic environment.
According to QS International University Ranking, the institution is among the top-1200 in the world. The educational institution is in the top-1200 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
UPDN conducts research in many fields of study. For more information, visit the official site.
- Location
- Kandy, Sri Lanka
- Establishment year
- 1942
- Students
- 16,647
- International students
- 164
- Female students
- 59%
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
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UPDN tuition fees
The academic year at UPDN is continuous, which means that students have no break between courses. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UPDN for local citizens starts from 3 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 412 USD. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
- Academic calendar
- Continuous
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local3USD/year
- Foreign1,000USD/year
- Master
- Local233USD/year
- Foreign412USD/year
UPDN campus
The campus of UPDN is located in Kandy. The urban campus is suitable for those students who, firstly, are used to independence, and secondly, cannot imagine their life without the hustle and bustle of a big metropolis. The school has a library where students can do their homework or just relax.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
If you want to stay in Sri Lanka after graduation, one of your options is to apply for a work visa. To do this, you need to get an offer from an employer. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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