External degree programs are conducted by sri lankan government universities. such as;

• University of Sri Jayawardhanapura

• University of Kelaniya

• University of Colombo

• University of Peradeniya

• University of Moratuwa

• University of the Visual & Performing Arts

• Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

• Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

• Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

• Eastern University of Sri Lanka

• South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

What Is The External Degree ?

External degree program is the graduation program for student who unable to enter the national

universities. More than  250,000 pupil sat for the A/L exam and at least 160,000 qualified for enter the university. Since the Z score is low, every student is unable to enter university.

These student can apply for external degree according to there A/L results.

What Are The Types of External Degree Programs In Sri Lanka?

External degree programs approved by (UGC) University Grant Commission.

(01). University Of Colombo

•  Bachelor of Information Technology.

• Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Automation Technologies.

• Bachelor of Science in Financial Engineering.

Contact Details:

Add :- No; 94, university of colombo,  Kumarathunga munidasa mawatha, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka.

Phone :- (+94) 112 581 835 / (+94) 112 585 509 / (+94) 112 584 695

For payment methods/ course details and other details please visit this website – https://cmb.ac.lk/index.php/external-degree-programme-edp/

(02). University Of Sri Jayewardenepura

•  B.Sc. Business Administration.

• Bachelor of Arts in English.

• B.Sc. Management

• Bachelor of Commerce.

• Bachelor of Humanities & Social Sciences

•  Bachelor of Social Sciences in Environmental and Development Studies.

Contact Details:

Add :- External degree and extension course unit, University of sri jayawardanapura, Po box 10, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri lanka.

Phone :- (+94) 112 801 481, (+94) 113 132 496

Mail :- externalexam@sjp.ac.lk

For time table, Payments & Other details please visit this website – http://external.sjp.ac.lk/latest-notices/

(03). University Of Kelaniya

• B.Sc. Physiotherapy.

• Bachelor of Science  – Speech & Language Therapy.

• Bachelor of Science – Occupational Therapy.

• Bachelor of Commerce – Speech

• Bachelor of Science  – General

•  Bachelor of Art.

• Bachelor of Business Management

Contact Details:

Add :- Centre for Distance and Continuing Learning, P.O.Box 03, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Phone :-  (+94) 112 903 903 / (+94) 112 911 391 / (+94) 112 911 397 / (+94) 112 911 407

More details for bachelor of commerce (special) degree program please visit this website – http://fcms.kln.ac.lk/dep/dcfm/index.php/acadamic/external-degree-program

More details for other degree programs please visit this link – http://www.kln.ac.lk/

(04). Sabaragamuwa University Sri Lanka

• Bachelor of Business Administration.

• Certificate in IT.

• Higher Diploma in Cooperative Business Management.

• Certificate in English – Short Term Course.

Contact Details:

Add :- Center of open and distance learning, Sabaragamuwa university of sri lanka, Po box 02, Belihuloya, Sri lanka.

Phone :- (+94) 452 280 179

Mail :- codl@sab.ac.lk 

More details for course details, payment methods and duration of the degree programs please  visit this website – http://www.sab.ac.lk/codl/degree-in-bachelor-of-arts-external  

(05). University Of Peradeniya

• Bachelor Of Arts.

• Bachelor Of Business Administration.

Contact Details:

Add :- Center of distance and continuing education, University of peradeniya, Po box 43, Old galaha road, Peradeniya, Sri lanka.

Phone :- (+94) 812 392 218 / (+94) 812 388 057 / (+94) 812 077 970

Assistant register :- (+94) 770 253 843

Mail :- cdce@pdn.ac.lk

More details for registration / undergraduate programs / course duration and other details please visit this link – http://www.pdn.ac.lk/cdce/# 

(06). University of Moratuwa

• Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT).

Download Applicant Handbook for BIT degree in university of moratuwa – http://www.pdn.ac.lk/cdce/#

Contact Details: 

Add :- Center of open and distance learning, University of moratuwa, Katubedda, Sri lanka.

Phone :- (+94)112 650 301 / (+94) 112 653 850/ (+94) 112 653 851 / (+94) 112 653 852 / (+94) 112 653 853 

Mail:- info@codl.lk

Introduction of the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT). / Entry requirements and other more details for please click this link – https://www.mrt.ac.lk/web/itfac/education/undergraduate/bachelor-it

(07). University of the Visual & Performing Arts

• Bachelor of Performing Arts.

Contact Details:

Add :- No. 21, Center of open and distance learning University of visual and performing arts, Albert crescent, Colombo 07, Sri lanka

Phone :- (+94) 112 033 710

Mail :- info@vpa.ac.lk

For more details about performing arts external degree please visit this website – http://www.vpa.ac.lk/index.php/uvpa-courses

(08). Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

• Bachelor of Science in Plantation Management.

Download application for Plantation Management external degree  –  http://www.wyb.ac.lk/images/news/External_Degree/application_PM_2017.pdf

Contact Details:

Add :- Wayamba university of sri lanka, Lionel Jayathilake Mawatha, Kanadulla, Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka

Phone :- (+94) 372 281 412 / (+94) 372 281 414 / (+94) 372 283 614

Mail :- info@wyb.ac.lk

More details about plantation management external degree please visit this post – http://www.wyb.ac.lk/index.php/24-plantation-management/381-external

(09). Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

• Bachelor of Business Administration

•  Bachelor of Business Administration (General).

Contact Details: 

Add :- Rajarata university of sri lanka, Mihintale, Sri lanka

Phone :- (+94) 252 266 643 

Mail :- info@rjt.ac.lk

More details for external degrees in rajarata university please visit this website – http://www.rjt.ac.lk/news/#

(10). South Eastern University of Sri Lanka 

• Bachelor of Commerce .

• Bachelor of Business Administration

• Bachelor of Arts

Contact Details:

Add :- Center for external degree and professional learning, South eastern university of sri lanka, University park, Oluvil, Sri lanka.

Phone :- (+94) 672 052 801

Mail:- directorcedpl@seu.ac.lk 

More details about bachelor of art (General) degree program,  BBA and BCom degree programs please visit this link – http://www.seu.ac.lk/cedpl/index.php 

(11). Eastern University Of Sri Lanka

• Bachelor of Business Management

Contact Details:

Add :- Center for external degree and extension course, Eastern university of sri lanka, Vantharumoolai, Chenkalady.

Phone :- (+94) 652 241 455 /(+94) 652 240 972

Mail :- cedecinfo@esn.ac.lk

For more details about bachelor of business management external degree program from  eastern university please visit this link. http://www.cedec.esn.ac.lk/