Eastern University of Sri Lanka: Admissions, Rankings

Eastern University was preceded by Batticaloa University College, which was founded in 1981. The University currently has 2 branch campuses in Trincomalee and  Swami Vipulananda, and the main campus in Vantharumoolai.

Eastern University aspires to be a globally recognized educational center with quality research and education that directly contributes to the well-being of its community.

They, therefore, aim to nurture competent graduates and sustainably develop their research culture.

Eastern University of Sri Lanka Overview

Eastern University of Sri Lanka Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 5860	69 %
Asia Rankings	# 2169	61 %
Sri Lanka Rankings	# 9	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 5896	70 %
Asia Rankings	# 2228	63 %
Sri Lanka Rankings	# 12	—

Tuition Fees at Eastern University of Sri Lanka

Eastern University of Sri Lanka tuition fees for master's students are discussed in this section.

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in LKR
Domestic Students	120,000 LKR - 205,000 LKR
International Students	636,000 LKR - 954,000 LKR

Although this range provide a good estimate of tuition costs at Eastern University of Sri Lanka, the actual fees depend on your chosen program. Thus, for more exact figures, you may refer to Eastern University of Sri Lanka tuition fee pages.

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Admissions At Eastern University of Sri Lanka

If you wish to study at Eastern University of Sri Lanka, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Eastern University of Sri Lanka.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Eastern University of Sri Lanka international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Eastern University of Sri Lanka. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	Domestic and International Admissions Page
Master's	Domestic and International Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at Eastern University of Sri Lanka

There are several Eastern University of Sri Lanka majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Eastern University of Sri Lanka offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.