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About USJP
University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJP) — public non-profit university. It is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. USJP is an active member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).
According to QS International University Ranking, the institution is among the top-1200 in the world. The educational institution is in the top-1500 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
USJP works in several scientific areas and is waiting for new students.
- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Establishment year
- 1959
- Students
- 17,629
- Female students
- 63%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
- 2025#1301
- Rating THE
- 2024#1501

USJP tuition fees
The academic calendar at USJP is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 3 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 1,000 USD. Thanks to financial support programs, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local3USD/year
- Foreign1,000USD/year
- Master
- Local3USD/year
- Foreign1,000USD/year
Bachelor degree at USJP
In order to enter a bachelor's program, applicants must successfully pass the entrance exams.

USJP campus
The campus of USJP is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The university has a functioning library. In addition to educational materials in various scientific areas, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary literature.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
There are many options to stay in the country after completing your studies at the university. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Detailed information can be found on the embassy website. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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