University of Peradeniya: Admissions, Rankings

Originally established as the University of Ceylon, the University of Peradeniya has a deep history of more than 60 years. It is located in Peradeniya, in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is the largest and among the top educational institutes in Sri Lanka.

The institute is also known for its strict entry requirements, especially for domestic students. However, all students are assured of a standard education of high value.

University of Peradeniya Overview

University of Peradeniya Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 1853	22 %
Asia Rankings	# 433	13 %
Sri Lanka Rankings	# 2	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 1899	23 %
Asia Rankings	# 463	14 %
Sri Lanka Rankings	# 2	—

Tuition Fees at University of Peradeniya

University of Peradeniya tuition fees for master's students are discussed in this section.

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in LKR
International Master's Tuition	378,000 LKR - 2,520,000 LKR

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

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Admissions At University of Peradeniya

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

Moreover, the process and requirements for University of Peradeniya 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 University of Peradeniya. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Admission Pages
International Bachelor's Admissions Page
International Master's Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at University of Peradeniya

There are several University of Peradeniya 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 University of Peradeniya offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.