Overview
Established in 1959, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Nugegoda (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Western Province. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJP) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Sri Lankan higher education institution. University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 65-year-old Sri Lankan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USJP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (Non Latin) | ශ්රී ජයවර්ධනපුර විශ්ව විද්යාලය  |
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| Name | University of Sri Jayewardenepura |
| Acronym | USJP |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Motto | Vijja Uppattam Setta Among all that arise, knowledge is the greatest |
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| Address | Gangodawila Nugegoda 10250 Western Province Sri Lanka |
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+94 (11) 275 8000 |
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