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6 Best Diploma Universities in Sri Lanka

University of Sri Jayawardenapura tops our list of 6 Diploma universities in Sri Lanka on research impact (231,593 citations). It is followed by Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIT) (#9 in Sri Lanka) and Open University of Sri Lanka (#13 in Sri Lanka). The universities on this list offer 57 matching courses between them.

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
US University of Sri Jayawardenapura logo
#3 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

University of Sri Jayawardenapura

Public University · 18 courses in Diploma

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#3 in Sri Lanka · by research impact
231,593 citations · h-index 164
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2Top pick
SL Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIT) logo
#9 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIT)

Public University · 12 courses in Diploma

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#9 in Sri Lanka · by research impact
71,093 citations · h-index 75
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5Ranked
UV University of the Visual & Performing Arts logo
#18 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

University of the Visual & Performing Arts

Public University · 10 courses in Diploma

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#18 in Sri Lanka · by research impact
3,492 citations · h-index 28
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How these universities 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.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 6 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, founded in 1981. Open University of Sri Lanka is the largest, with 40,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

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

What are the top universities for Diploma in Sri Lanka?

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 many public universities offer Diploma in Sri Lanka?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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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