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The Open University of Sri Lanka

The Open University of Sri Lanka is a national university which is unique within the Sri Lankan university system for being the only university to offer programs of study leading to certificate, diploma, degrees and postgraduate degrees up to PhD level, facilitated through the innovative Open and Distance Mode of Learning. The degrees awarded by the university are under the preview of the University Grants Commission and are aligned with Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework.

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The Faculty of Education offers a wide range of programmes from Certificate to Postgraduate levels in line with its vision to be a leader in the advancement of knowledge and professional practice in education as a fundamental endeavour through Open and Distance Learning in Sri Lanka and the Region. It is one of the largest providers of initial and continuous professional development programmes for teachers in the fields of preschool, primary and secondary and special needs education through the distance mode in Sri Lanka. Read More…

Departments

Early Childhood and Primary Education

Secondary & Tertiary Education

Special Needs Education

Educational Leadership and Management

Faculty of Engineering Technology offers a variety of study programmes leading to the awards of Certificates, Advanced Certificates, Higher Diplomas, Honors Bachelor Degrees, and Postgraduate Diplomas and Degrees encompassing a many engineering and industrial specializations as needed by the industry in line with the Sri Lanka Qualifications Frame Work. Read More…

Departments

Agricultural and Plantation Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mathematics and Philosophy of Engineering

Textile and Apparel Technology

The Faculty of Health Sciences comprises the Academic Departments of Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Pharmacy, Basic Sciences, Psychology & Counseling, and Health Education & Research. We currently offer distance education programmes leading to Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Pharmacy and Psychology Degree qualifications. These programmes aim to develop competent personnel who are capable of assuming leadership positions, both in the academic and clinical sectors. Read More…

Departments

Basic Sciences

Nursing

Medical Laboratory Sciences

Pharmacy

Psychology and Counselling

Health Education and Research

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is the largest Faculty of the Open University of Sri Lanka catering to over 10,000 students in the following programmes ranging from Foundation level to Master’s degree level under the four departments of the Faculty. The Faculty is made up of four Academic Departments including Language Studies, Legal Studies, Social Studies and English Language Teaching (DELT). Read More…

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Legal Studies

Language Studies

Social Studies

Department of English Language Teaching (DELT)

The Faculty of Natural Sciences has over 35 years of experience in delivering science degree programmes adopting the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) methodologies. Read More…

Departments

Botany

Chemistry

Computer Science

Mathematics

Physics

Zoology

The Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) of OUSL was established with the purpose of imparting management knowledge for the development of management skills and appropriate management attitudes. In pursuance of this broad objective, services are provided to a wide spectrum of clients comprising young school leavers, managers, public administrators and small and medium scale entrepreneurs. Read More…

Departments

Organizational Studies

Accounting and Finance

Human Resource Management

Marketing Management

Institutes & Centres

Post Graduate Institute of English

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Centre for Educational Technology & Media

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Centre for Environmental Studies & Sustainable Development

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Centre for Gender Equity / Equality

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Centre for National Online Distance Education Service

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Industry Liaison Center

We manage the University's technology transfer and help Open ideas come to life!

Centre for Quality Assurance

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Center for IT Educational Services

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