57 Best Diploma Programs in Sri Lanka

Across Sri Lanka, 6 universities offer 57 Diploma programs; the most common length is One (1) Year. Courses from University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIT) and Open University of Sri Lanka come first, because those universities rank highest.

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49Diploma

#18 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Diploma in Oriental Music Vocal 2022 2023

University of the Visual & Performing Arts — The University of the Visual and Performing Arts offers the CODL-Diploma in Oriental Music (Vocal). The programme focuses on Oriental Music with a vocal emphasis, as show...

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50Diploma

#18 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Diploma in Oriental Music Vocal 2024 2025

University of the Visual & Performing Arts — The Diploma in Oriental Music (Vocal) is offered by the University of the Visual and Performing Arts through its Centre for Open & Distance Learning (CODL). The available...

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51Diploma

#18 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Diploma in Sri Lankan Traditional Music Practice 2022 2023

University of the Visual & Performing Arts — The University of the Visual and Performing Arts offers a Diploma in Sri Lankan Traditional Music Practice under CODL. The program focuses on Sri Lankan Traditional Music...

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52Diploma

#20 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Diploma in Buddhism

Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka — The Higher Diploma in Buddhism at Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka is a qualification for students who study Buddhism through the course contents and teaching st...

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53Diploma

#20 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Diploma in Buddhist Ounselling

Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka — The Higher Diploma in Buddhist Counselling at Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka is a one-year course. Students study Buddhist counselling through a structured cou...

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54Diploma

#20 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Diploma in English

Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka — The Higher Diploma in English at the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka is a course that uses English as the medium of study. Students study the course contents li...

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55Diploma

#20 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Diploma in Pali

Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka — The Higher Diploma in Pali is offered by the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. Students study Pali as part of a one-year Higher Diploma in Pali program. Study is...

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56Diploma

#20 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Diploma in Sanskrit

Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka — The Higher Diploma in Sanskrit at the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka is a Sanskrit study programme. Entry is based on prior academic qualifications, including...

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57Diploma

#20 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Diploma in Tamil

Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka — The Higher Diploma in Tamil at Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka is a one-year programme. It is taught in Sinhala / English. The entry route is open to applicants...

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How these courses are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Sri Jayawardenapura has the largest research record in this group, with 231,593 citations and an h-index of 164.

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Business & Management (10), Computer Science & IT (7), Music & Performing Arts (5) and Hospitality & Tourism (2). The usual length is One (1) Year and 40 Hours. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (44% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (31% of courses with a stated intake). University of Sri Jayawardenapura offers the widest choice, with 18 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Sri Lanka for Diploma?

University of Sri Jayawardenapura (#3 in Sri Lanka), Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIT) (#9 in Sri Lanka) and Open University of Sri Lanka (#13 in Sri Lanka) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Diploma course take in Sri Lanka?

Most listed courses run One (1) Year, with 40 Hours the next most common.

When do Diploma courses start in Sri Lanka?

Fall is the main intake — 44% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Diploma courses in Sri Lanka?

University of Sri Jayawardenapura, with 18, ahead of Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIT) (12).

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