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Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka World Rank #3020

Overview

English Name: Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Control Type: Public
World Rank: #3020
Rank in Sri Lanka: #6
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka institutional setting
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Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka runs as a public institution in Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, serving as a higher-education provider within Sri Lanka.

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka's academic offerings include a catalogue of active programmes, structured across bachelor's through doctoral programmes and delivered through multiple faculties. Each unit operates with its own admissions criteria within institutional standards.

Institutional scale at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka centres on 9,500 students, organised across faculties and academic units. Its campus environment provides the daily context for academic and student life.

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka's ranking position is #3020 globally and #6 within Sri Lanka. The institution participates in Sri Lanka's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.

Location & Contact

Location pin, postal address, phone, email, website, and social profiles for Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Always verify channels through the official domain to avoid third-party impersonators.

Address: PO Box 02
Postal Code: 70140
Phone: 94-45-2280014
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Academic Details

Academic statistics for Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka — including its student body and academic staff numbers. Read these alongside rankings; institution scale changes how rankings should be interpreted.

Accrediting Agency: UGC, Sri Lanka
Admission Requirements: GCE Advanced Level, English, Sinhala or Tamil required
Total Students: 9,500

Degrees

The full range of degrees Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka awards is grouped by level below. Awards typically map to recognised qualifications frameworks, easing credit transfer abroad.

Bachelor's 26 programs

Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.

  • Agricultural Management
  • Agriculture
  • Applied Physics
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • English
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance
  • Food Science
  • Geography
  • German
  • Hindi
  • Hotel Management
  • Information Technology
  • Japanese
  • Marketing
  • Natural Resources
  • Physical Education
  • Political Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Sports
  • Statistics
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Tourism
  • Translation and Interpretation
Master's 35 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Agricultural Business
  • Agricultural Management
  • Applied Physics
  • Biotechnology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Cultural Studies
  • Development Studies
  • Earth Sciences
  • Econometrics
  • Economics
  • English
  • Environmental Management
  • Finance
  • Food Science
  • German
  • Health Administration
  • Information Technology
  • Library Science
  • Marketing
  • Media Studies
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Physical Education
  • Plant and Crop Protection
  • Regional Planning
  • Regional Studies
  • Rural Planning
  • Software Engineering
  • South and Southeast Asian Languages
  • Sports
  • Statistics
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Tourism
  • Water Management
Doctoral 33 programs

Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.

  • Agricultural Business
  • Agricultural Management
  • Applied Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Cultural Studies
  • Development Studies
  • Earth Sciences
  • Econometrics
  • Economics
  • English
  • Environmental Management
  • Finance
  • Food Science
  • German
  • Information Technology
  • Library Science
  • Marketing
  • Media Studies
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Physical Education
  • Plant and Crop Protection
  • Regional Planning
  • Regional Studies
  • Rural Planning
  • Software Engineering
  • South and Southeast Asian Languages
  • Sports
  • Statistics
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Tourism
  • Water Management
  • Water Science

Faculties & Divisions

Each faculty at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka covers specific subject clusters. Cross-faculty supervision arrangements at the postgraduate level are sometimes available for students whose research spans disciplines.

Agricultural Sciences (Faculty) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agricultural Business
  • Agriculture
  • Cattle Breeding

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Applied Sciences (Faculty) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
  • Food Science
  • Food Technology
  • Natural Resources
  • Physics
  • Sports
  • Technology

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Geomatics (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Surveying and Mapping
Graduate Studies (Faculty) 14 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agriculture
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Science
  • Finance
  • Health Administration
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Modern Languages
  • Natural Sciences
  • Physical Education
  • Social Sciences
  • Sports
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Tourism
Management Studies (Faculty) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Tourism

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Social Sciences and Languages (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
  • English
  • Modern Languages
  • Social Sciences
  • Statistics

Common Career Paths

  • Researcher
  • Policy Analyst
  • Social Worker

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

Below are Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka's active programmes grouped by degree level, with search. Use the filter to narrow by keyword and the level groupings to compare options at the same qualification tier.

Bachelor's Degree

4 programmes

At undergraduate level, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka offers 4 programmes. These bachelor's degrees typically open both direct employment pathways and routes into postgraduate specialisation.

B.Sc. in Food Business Management Business & Management
Bachelor of Science (Applied Sciences) in Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Applied Sciences) in Physical Sciences Physics & Astronomy
B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences and Management Agriculture

Master of Business Administration

4 programmes

There are 4 programmes to choose from at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for graduates, aimed at advanced expertise, a career change, or a stepping stone toward doctoral research.

Master of Business Administration (Finance) Finance, Banking & Insurance
Master of Business Administration (Marketing) Advertising & Digital Marketing
Master of Business Administration (Tourism) Tourism & Leisure
Master of Business Administration Business Administration

Master's Degree

4 programmes

There are 4 programmes to choose from at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for graduates, aimed at advanced expertise, a career change, or a stepping stone toward doctoral research.

MSc Surveying Sciences Civil Engineering & Construction
Master of Information Technology Information Systems & Technology
MA in English and Education English Language Studies
MSc Ayurvedic Hospital Management Business & Management

Master of Philosophy

11 programmes

There are 11 programmes to choose from at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for graduates, aimed at advanced expertise, a career change, or a stepping stone toward doctoral research.

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Agricultural Sciences Agriculture
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Computing & Information Systems Information Systems & Technology
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Geomatics Civil Engineering & Construction
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Humanities Philosophy & Ethics
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Management Business & Management
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Physical & Natural Sciences Physics & Astronomy
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Social Sciences Philosophy & Ethics
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Sports Science & Physical Education Physics & Astronomy
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Medicine Medicine
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Technology Philosophy & Ethics
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Indigenous Knowledge & Community Studies Philosophy & Ethics

Doctorate

11 programmes

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka offers 11 programmes at doctoral level — the highest academic tier, centred on original research that contributes new knowledge to a field.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Humanities Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agricultural Sciences Agriculture
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computing & Information Systems Information Systems & Technology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geomatics Civil Engineering & Construction
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management Business & Management
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical & Natural Sciences Physics & Astronomy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Sciences Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sports Science & Physical Education Physics & Astronomy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medicine Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Technology Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Indigenous Knowledge & Community Studies Philosophy & Ethics

Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications

26 programmes

Alongside its degrees, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka provides 26 programmes at associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation level, typically shorter and more applied in focus.

PGD in English and Education English Language Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honors in Economics Economics
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Food Science and Technology Food Science
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Physics Physics & Astronomy
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Chemical Technology Chemistry
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Computer Science and Technology Computer Sciences
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Physical Education Physics & Astronomy
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Sport Sciences and Management Business & Management
BSc. Honours Degree in Computing & Information Systems Information Systems & Technology
BSc. Honours Degree in Software Engineering Software Engineering
Bachelor of Biosystems Technology Honours
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours General Engineering
Bachelor of Arts Honors in Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Bachelor of Arts Honors in Information and Communication Technology Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honors in Geography Geography
Bachelor of Arts Honors in Sinhala Literature
Bachelor of Arts Honors in Tamil Literature
Bachelor of Arts Honors in English English Language Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honors in German Linguistics & Language Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honors in Japanese Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts Honors in Chinese Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts Honors in Hindi Literature
Bachelor of Arts Honors in Translation Studies Translation & Interpreting
Bachelor of Arts Honors in Political Science Politics & International Relations
Bachelor of Arts Honors in Sociology Social & Cultural Studies

How to apply to Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Application guidance for Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, structured as five practical steps with attention to documents and admissions communication.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Use the programme finder to browse Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka's 60 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Programme-level requirements at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Submit via the institution

    Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka processes applications through www.sab.ac.lk. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at 94-45-2280014. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Below are the key facts most prospective students ask about Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, drawn directly from institutional records.

Where can I find Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka?

The institution is located in Belihuloya, Sri Lanka.

Is Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka public or private?

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka operates as a public institution.

How many students does Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka have?

The institution has a student body of 9,500.

Where does Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka stand in university rankings?

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka holds rank #3020 globally and #6 in Sri Lanka.

What programmes are available at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka?

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.

Is Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka officially recognised?

Yes, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka is recognised by UGC, Sri Lanka.

What is Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka's official website?

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka's official website is www.sab.ac.lk.

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