University of Colombo

The University of Colombo is the oldest university in Sri Lanka and is located in the heart of the capital Colombo. Today, with a long history of more than 115 years, the University of Colombo continues to grapple with the challenges of maintaining its status as a "metropolitan university in appearance and taste, modern and international". The university's location offers students all the advantages of a "metropolitan university" and easy access to the International information/Resource centre, library, theatre, gymnasium, etc. The University of Colombo has a multicultural, multi-ethnic student body and staff that promotes social harmony, cultural diversity, equal opportunity and solidarity. With a history of more than 115 years, the University has continuously worked to meet the challenges of maintaining an "urban university, modern international worldview and personage". The University of Colombo has a multicultural, multi-racial population of students and staff, promoting social harmony, cultural diversity, equality of opportunity and solidarity.