Overview
Established in 1921, the University of Colombo is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Colombo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Western Province. This institution also has a branch campus in Horana. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka, University of Colombo (UoC) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Sri Lankan higher education institution. University of Colombo (UoC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 103-year-old Sri Lankan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UoC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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University Identity
| Name | University of Colombo  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | කොළඹ විශ්ව විද්යාලය |
| Acronym | UoC |
| Founded | 1921 |
| Motto | Wisdom Enlightens |
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University Location
| Address | 94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha Colombo 00700 Western Province Sri Lanka |
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+94 (11) 258 1835 |
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+94 (11) 258 3810 |
| Other locations | Horana |
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Social Media
Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Colombo's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of Colombo's Facebook page
University of Colombo's X (formerly Twitter) page
University of Colombo's YouTube channel
University of Colombo's Instagram page
University of Colombo's main LinkedIn profile
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