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University of Kelaniya - Sri LankaStudent Portal2023/2024

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Welcome to the Student Portal Website

This website is the official guide for students of the University of Kelaniya, providing essential information on academic guidelines, student services, university policies, rules, regulations, and laws governing student conduct.

📖 What You’ll Find Here:
✔️ Academic & Registration Guidelines
✔️ University Rules, Regulations & Legal Policies
✔️ Examination By-laws & Conduct Regulations
✔️ Student Welfare & Support Services
✔️ Emergency Contacts & University Services

Students are expected to adhere to university policies and national laws, including regulations on academic integrity, student conduct, and anti-ragging laws (Act No. 20 of 1998).

📢 Stay informed, follow the rules, and make the most of your university journey!

🎓 UNIVERSITY VISION

To become a globally recognized center of excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge for sustainable development and social well-being.

🎯 UNIVERSITY MISSION

To cultivate a vibrant community of scholars dedicated to excellence in research, innovation, and social impact, creating an environment that provides a transformative educational experience to nurture leadership with creativity, critical thinking, and ethics while equipping our students and staff to contribute significantly to sustainable development.

📌 OBJECTIVES

To create a high-quality and flexible teaching and learning environment.
To develop the highest quality faculty and staff to attain the strategic goals of the University.
To create a multi-disciplinary research culture of global standing.
To improve the image of the university by widening the range of economic and social engagements.
To develop an excellent system of governance through efficient and effective administration and financial management.

📞 Contact Information

University of Kelaniya

📞 General Telephone Numbers: 011 2903903 (Hotline)

Faculty Contact Numbers

📌 Faculty of Computing & Technology: 0112 101 962
📌 Faculty of Medicine:
📞 Hotline: 011 2961000
📞 Additional Lines: 011 2956151 / 011 2956188 / 011 2956152 / 011 2958039 / 011 2958219

Fax Numbers

📌 University of Kelaniya: 011 2913857
📌 Faculty of Medicine: 011 2958337

🌐 Website: www.kln.ac.lk

Official letters/correspondence

Official letters/correspondence should be forwarded to the Registrar

Research & Publications Division

University of Kelaniya

Sri Lanka

Essential Telephone Numbers

📞 Inquiries

Direct: 011 2903903

🏛️ Office Contacts

📌 Vice-Chancellor’s Office - Direct: 011 2914474
📌 Registrar’s Office - Direct: 011 2911569
📌 Director Student Affairs - Direct: 011 2908161

🎓 Senior Student Counsellors

📘 Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies - Direct: 011 2903653
💻 Faculty of Computing - Direct: 011 2101962
📖 Faculty of Humanities - Direct: 011 2914493
⚕️ Faculty of Medicine - Direct: 011 2961157
🔬 Faculty of Science - Direct: 011 2914495
🌍 Faculty of Social Sciences - Direct: 011 2917713

🏢 Office of Faculties

📑 Commerce & Management Studies - Direct: 011 2903502
💻 Computing & Technology - Direct: 011 2912709
🎓 Graduate Studies - Direct: 011 2903952
📚 Humanities - Direct: 011 2914484
⚕️ Medicine - Direct: 011 2955283
🔬 Science - Direct: 011 2903202, 011 2903201
🌍 Social Sciences - Direct: 011 2908168

📌 Other Offices & Services

🏠 Student Welfare Branch - Direct: 011 2911892
📑 General Administration Branch - Direct: 011 2914477
📖 Academic Branch - Direct: 011 2908163
📝 Examination Branch - Direct: 011 2911706
📚 Library - Direct: 011 2903177
🏥 Medical Centre - Direct: 011 2903153
💻 ICT Centre - Direct: 011 2910163
🏋️ Physical Education Centre - Direct: 011 2913853
💼 Career Guidance Unit - Direct: 011 2917711
🧑‍⚕️ Personal Counselling Unit (Kalana Mithuru Sevana) - Direct: 011 2917710

🚨 University Security Service

🛡️ Chief Security Officer - Direct: 011 2903147
🏛️ Main Office (Administration Building) - Direct: 011 2903143
🔧 Maintenance - Direct: 011 2903146
🔬 Faculty of Science - Direct: 011 2903465
🚪 Kandy Road Entrance Unit - Direct: 011 2903191
🔑 OIC, Main Office - Direct: 011 2903144, 011 2917714
🚔 Private Security Office - Direct: 011 2903462

🚓 Police Stations

🚔 Kiribathgoda - Direct: 011 2914985
🚔 Kelaniya - Direct: 011 2911922
🚔 Peliyagoda - Direct: 011 2910608
🚔 Kadawatha - Direct: 011 2911922

📢 Note: If calling from outside, dial 011 2903 + intercom number.

VICE-CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to University of Kelaniya. Congratulations on reaching this important milestone in your academic journey! You are now part of a vibrant and diverse community that values knowledge, innovation, and excellence. You have worked hard to reach this point, and today, you begin an exciting new chapter in your academic and personal journey.

As you embark on this new chapter, you will find countless opportunities to grow, academically, socially, and personally. Our faculty and staff are committed to supporting you every step of the way. I encourage you to be curious, engage with your peers, and make the most of the resources available to you.

Over the next few years, you will learn from dedicated faculty, participate in inspiring discussions, and gain hands-on experience in your field of study. Beyond the classroom, you will have opportunities to explore leadership, service, and extracurricular activities that will shape your character and career. I encourage you to step out of your comfort zone, participate in sports, join a club, take on a leadership role, and connect with students from different backgrounds. These experiences will enrich your university life and prepare you for success in the ever-changing global landscape.

University life will also bring challenges, but remember that you are not alone. Our faculty, advisors, and support services are here to guide you. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, seek mentorship, and take advantage of the many resources available to you.

As you embark on this journey, I urge you to approach it with an open mind, a spirit of determination, and a willingness to learn not just from textbooks, but from experiences, people, and the world around you. Embrace every moment, strive for excellence, and make lasting memories during your time at the University of Kelaniya.

On behalf of the entire University of Kelaniya family, welcome! We are excited to see the impact you will make, and I look forward to celebrating your achievements in the years to come.

Best wishes for a successful and fulfilling journey ahead!

Senior Prof. Nilanthi de SilvaVice-ChancellorUniversity of KelaniyaUNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA

🏛️ The Origins

The training program for the Pracheena Examination began in 1860 at Ratmalana Purana Vihara, marking the foundation of this historical educational establishment. In 1875, the Vidyalankara Pirivena was established in Kelaniya, Peliyagoda, by the late Ven. Rathmalane Sri Dharmaloka Thero. For over a century, the University of Kelaniya has been a center for Pracheena Bhasha studies.

In 1957, the Sri Lankan government granted university status to Vidyodaya and Vidyalankara Pirivena under the Vidyalankara University Act No. 45. On January 1, 1959, it was renamed Sri Lanka Vidyalankara University, with Ven. Kirithuduwe Sri Pannasara Thero as the first Vice-Chancellor.

🔄 The Evolution of the Vidyalankara Campus into the University of Kelaniya

In 1972, the University of Ceylon Act No.1 merged all universities into one institution, turning Vidyalankara University into a campus of the University of Sri Lanka. In 1978, with the Universities Act No. 16, the campus regained its independence as the University of Kelaniya.

Initially, only male undergraduates (both clergy and laymen) were enrolled. However, under the Higher Education Act No. 20 of 1966, female students were also granted admission.

🎓 Contemporary Status

To accommodate expansion, the University relocated in 1965/1966 to its current premises in Kelaniya. In 1959, it had five faculties:
📖 Languages | 🏛️ Buddhist Studies | 🎭 Arts | 🔬 Science | 📚 Philosophy & Research

CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA

Senior Professor (Retired), Aggamahapandita

Most Venerable Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkhita Nayaka Thera

The Chief Incumbent of Sri Kalyani Rajamaha Viharaya and Kitsirimevan Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya.

OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA

VICE-CHANCELLOR

Senior Prof. N.R. de Silva

MBBS (C’bo), MSc (Lond.), MD (C’bo)

Dean – Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies

Prof. W.M.C.B. Wanninayake

B.Sc. (Mkt) Mgt. (Special) (S.J’Pura), Dip.M. (UK), MBA (C’bo), PhD (TUB - Czech Republic)

Dean - Faculty of Computing and Technology

Prof. K.G.H.D. Weerasinghe

B.Sc. (Special) (Kel’ya), PhD (Sheffield Hallam, UK)

Dean - Faculty of Science cum Actg. Dean - Faculty of Graduate Studies

Senior Prof. Sudath R.D. Kalingamudali

B.Sc. (Kel’ya), Ph.D. (Wayne State, USA), M.I.Chem.C., C.Chem

Dean – Faculty of Humanities

Prof. M.N. Chandratilake

M.B.B.S. (C’bo), MMED (Dundee), Ph.D (Dundee)

Dean - Faculty of Humanities

Dr. U. Sudath Senarath

B.A. (Kel’ya), M.Phil. (Kel’ya), Ph.D. (Kel’ya)

Dean – Faculty of Social Sciences

Prof. M.M. Gunatilake

B.A. (Kel’ya), M.A. (S.J’pura), Ph.D. (Kel’ya)

Registrar

Mr. K.K.K. Dharmathilaka

B.A (Hons) Econ SP (C’bo), PGDBFA (ICASL), MSc Econ (Kel’ya), MBA (Kel’ya)

Librarian

Dr. C.C. Jayasundara

B.A. (Stat, Ruhuna), MSc (Sheffield), D.Litt. (South Africa), AALIA (CP) Australia

Bursar

Ms. U.T.M.I.D. Tennakoon

B.Sc. (S.J’pura), FCA, CPFA, MBA (UOC)

📍 Location

📌 The University of Kelaniya is situated in Dalugama, Kelaniya, approximately 8 km north of Colombo along the Colombo-Kandy road.
🚉 The nearest railway station is Pattiya Junction.
🏥 The Faculty of Medicine is in Ragama, while the Faculty of Computing and Technology is in Peliyagoda. All other faculties are in Dalugama.

University of Kelaniya

Dalugama, Kelaniya

Faculty of Medicine

Ragama

Faculty of Computing and Technology

Peliyagoda

📚 Affiliated Institutions

The University has two affiliated institutes:
🏛️ Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies - Located in Kohuwala
🏺 Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology - Located in Colombo 7

Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies

Kohuwala

Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology

Colombo 07

📢 Common Facts All Students Must Be Aware Of

🌐 Information and Communication

Students must regularly check the University website, notice boards, faculty offices, medical center, hostels, and main lecture halls for announcements.

📝 1. Student Registration

📌 University Registration

✅ Registration for internal students is handled by the Academic Division at the start of each academic year.
✅ Renewal is mandatory within the specified period.
✅ Students receive identity cards for access to university facilities.

📌 Faculty-Level Registration for Subjects

✅ Handled by respective faculties.
✅ Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science students get 2 weeks to select courses.
✅ Commerce & Management students get 1 week.
✅ Medical & Computing students do not need to select modules in the first year.

🎓 2. Registration for Bachelor’s Honours Degrees

✅ Based on first-year examination results, students can apply for:
📘 Bachelor of Arts Honours (Humanities & Social Sciences)
🔬 Bachelor of Science Honours (Science - based on first & second-year results)
✅ Special intake students must follow their designated subject.

🏛️ 3. Attendance at Lectures, Tutorials, and Practical Classes

❌ Non-registered individuals cannot attend classes.
✅ Attendance is mandatory.
✅ Absences due to health reasons must be documented with a medical certificate.

📩 4. Student Appeals

✅ Appeals must be submitted using the prescribed format within the given time.
✅ Appeal decisions will be sent to students’ private addresses.

📝 5. Rules & Regulations for Examinations

📚 Exams are conducted by Faculties & the Examination Division.
📖 Full details can be found in pages 14-21 of the handbook.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 6. Student Counselling & Welfare

✅ The University offers counseling & welfare services.
✅ Hostel rules, student societies, and welfare activities are managed by the Students’ Welfare Committee.

Committee Members:
🏛️ Vice-Chancellor | 📚 Deans | 📑 Registrar | 📖 Senior Student Counsellors | 🧑‍⚖️ Student Representatives

🚦 7. Student Conduct & Discipline

University students must follow national laws and campus regulations.

❌ Students should not:

Interrupt academic or administrative activities.
Harass or insult students or staff.
Damage university property.
Engage in any behavior that harms the university’s reputation.

📢 Important: Ragging and criminal activities are strictly prohibited under Act No. 20 of 1998.

🔴 Offenses include:

Criminal intimidation
Wrongful restraint or confinement
Property damage

🚔 Legal Consequences:
✅ Offenders can be imprisoned, fined, or expelled.
✅ Only a High Court Judge can grant bail.

🛡️ 8. University Security Service

👮 The security team operates 24/7 to protect students and university property.
📌 They work closely with the Student Welfare & Counselling divisions.

🚪 9. Restricted University Hours

🚫 Students should not stay on campus after 8:00 PM without valid reasons.
✅ Exceptions apply for approved events (meetings, performances, etc.).

📢 Residential students must obtain prior permission from hostel officers before staying out late.

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