You can explore all the programs offered by The Open University of Sri Lanka using the search options provided below.

Bachelor of Pharmacy Honours Degree Programme

Department of Pharmacy

The Department of Pharmacy at the Open University of Sri Lanka offers a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) degree through open and distance learning. The program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for delivering safe, high-quality pharmaceutical care. It focuses on developing professional pharmacists who can contribute effectively to the healthcare sector and meet international standards. The department aims to create motivated, self-directed learners who are ready for both professional and academic roles in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Duration : 04 years
Course Fee :
Next Intake : August 2024

Bachelor of Management Studies Honours

Department of Accounting and Finance

The Department of Organizational Studies (DOS), which is under the FMS and dedicated to achieving excellence in teaching, learning, and research activities in order to meet the challenge of change, will oversee the Bachelor of Management Studies Honours degree programme as a new version of the current degree programme.

Duration : 04 years
Course Fee : Rs. 260,0000. 00 Approximately
Issuing of Applications : December 1, 2024
Closing Date for Applications : December 31, 2024

Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management (PGDELM)

Department of Educational Leadership and Management

Duration : 12 Months
Course Fee : Rs.97,200.00
Next Intake :

Bachelor of Management Studies Honours in Accounting and Finance

Department of Accounting and Finance

The Bachelor of Management Studies Honours in Accounting and Finance at the Open University of Sri Lanka offers a comprehensive education in accounting, finance, and IT, providing students with the technical skills needed in today’s job market. The program combines theory and practice, focusing on critical thinking, problem-solving, and financial decision-making. Delivered through Open Distance Learning (ODL), it ensures accessibility and affordability. Designed to meet industry demands, this degree equips students with up-to-date knowledge, making it ideal for those looking to excel in the field of Accounting and Finance.

Duration : 4 Years
Course Fee : Rs. 250,000.00
Next Intake : November 2025

Advanced Certificate in Applied Earth Sciences

Department of Physics

Advanced Certificate in Applied Earth Sciences programme (SLQF -Level 2) is designed to create the awareness of the importance of earth resources in Sri Lanka through identifying, discovering, value addition and sustainable utilization of it among the personnel interested and/or engaged in earth science related fields and activities.

Duration : 1 year
Course Fee : Rs 1020/= per credit (LKR 30,600/= per course)
Issuing of Applications : May 20, 2024
Closing Date for Applications : June 30, 2024

Short Course in Python for Beginners

Department of Computer Science

Python is a highly used language in the industry due to its simplicity and ease of use. So, learning this language is really beneficial to the students. The course is very thorough and goes through everything from theories to programming and creating your own codes to run your own Python Projects. It is made in such a way that those who do not have programming knowledge but are enthusiastic in learning to become proficient in this language. In the end of the course, student will be able to create their own Python project. The assignments will be given to understand Python programming language better and get hands-on experience.

Duration : 04 Months
Course Fee : LKR 20000
Issuing of Applications : December 10, 2023
Closing Date for Applications : March 8, 2024

Diploma in Microbiology

Department of Botany

Diploma Programme in Microbiology which is designed to cater to professionals who are in the relevant sectors, both private and government, and also those who wish to gain/upgrade knowledge and skills in the field of Microbiology with the aim of becoming professionals in the relevant field. The programme is to be conducted by distance mode as a blended online programme and will require only limited attendance for formal face-to-face activities

Duration : 01 Year
Course Fee : LKR 90000
Next Intake : July 2025

Tropical Biodiversity and Ecotourism Field Course

Department of Zoology

Course OverviewEmbark on a captivating two-week journey into the heart of tropical biodiversity and conservation through our immersive short course. Designed for individuals with diverse backgrounds, from undergraduates to postgraduates and nature enth …

Duration : 14 days.
Course Fee :
Issuing of Applications : April 5, 2024
Closing Date for Applications : May 5, 2024

Short course in soil-less agricultural technology for urban gardening

Department of Botany

Food security is one of the pivotal themes of the new millennium and it has recently become the most urgent challenge in agricultural industry. However, it should be noted that the progressive drop of fertile soil surface, due to the environmental poll …

Duration : 30 hours
Course Fee : Rs. 20,000
Issuing of Applications : May 15, 2024
Closing Date for Applications : June 30, 2023

Short Course in Computer Network and Security

Department of Computer Science

The computer networks use several technologies for connecting computers together we will learn some of those popular technologies that are commonly used today. This course on computer networking and security is aimed at teaching two wide spread areas of computer networking and the networking systems.

Duration : Six (06) Months (Saturdays)
Course Fee : LKR 40000
Issuing of Applications : December 22, 2023
Closing Date for Applications : March 8, 2024