Name: University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Address: Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, LK
Telephone: +94 112 801 025

University of Sri Jayewardenepura is a university, located at Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. They can be contacted via phone at +94 112 801 025, visit their website www.sjp.ac.lk for more detailed information.

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R O N

16 November 2021

Freedom to try anything what we want.
I am doing all of my favourite sports here.
Love to practice at night.
Malith Perera

17 August 2021

One of leading university in Sri Lanka located in gangodawila . Best place to follow your higher studies
Amashi Fernando

17 July 2021

A university full of bureaucracy, red tapes and formalities run by a bunch of narcissistic and lethargic people. Happened to be at the university to collect a result sheet a few days ago where I had to spend 1.5 hours at the Exams unit of the Management Faculty. I was directed to the Senior Assistant Registrar as I showed up a few hours earlier than the stipulated time to explain the reason. I had lost my student record book as I passed out a few years ago for which I was sent up and down in multiple floors in multiple buildings with incorrect instructions. Finally, I had to write an apology letter for collecting the result sheet 2 hours earlier than the stipulated time. Just wrong wrong processes and inefficient staff driving absolutely non-value adding procedures.
Sulochana Shehani

28 May 2021

This flower is very peaceful. This tree is located near the general administrative building.
Nirmani Samarakoon

11 March 2021

The best university in Sri Lanka with faculty of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of allied Health Science, Faculty of applied sciences, faculty of technology and faculty of engineering. The university is spacious with two large grounds. There are hostel facilities available inside and outside of the university premises. There is a library with e library facilities.
A pool and a gym is available for student activities.
Kasun Magedaragama

10 July 2020

Beware of tires! Corrupted people.
Lakna Harindie

12 June 2020

Best Management Faculty in Sri Lanka. Given us a life long experience. Forever grateful mother Jpura🌼
Ravindu Palihakkara

12 March 2020

Great service Great tyres, price, and customer service. One tyre has a leak at the valve but that can happen with any new product. I've asked for repair. The Dean was great too.
Ravilal Hapuarachchi

04 January 2020

Overall, the university experience is very good. Lecturers are well qualified and very flexible. Most of all they're very helpful when I need help or any assistance. University modules have allowed me to further improve my entrepreneur skills.
Supun C Senarath

26 September 2019

Very nice place. The largest swimming pool in Sri Lanka. Naturally the environment is beautifully maintained. It is open every day. More than 15,000 students are studying.❤️
Mohamed Fazil Nizar NM Inovations

16 May 2019

The University of Sri Jayewardenepura(also referred as Jayewardenepura University or USJP) (Sinhala: ශ්‍රී ජයවර්ධනපුර විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය, Tamil: ஸ்ரீ ஜயவர்தனபுர பல்கலைக்கழகம்) is auniversity in Sri Lanka. It is in Gangodawila, Nugegoda, near Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, the capital city. It was formed in 1958 out of theVidyodaya Pirivena, a Buddhist educational centre which was founded in 1873 by Ven. Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Thera.
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura has a long history dating back to 1873 when the Vidyodaya Pirivena was established by the erudite monk Venerable Ven. Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Thero who established the pirivena as a center for Oriental learning.
In 1956, following a change of government with Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike as the prime minister and following the policy of promoting national languages and culture, it was decided to establish two new universities by conferring university status on the Vidyodaya and Vidyalankara Pirivenas. Accordingly, the Vidyodaya University and Vidyalankara University Act No. 45 of 1958 established the universities at the Vidyodyaya Pirivena at Maligakanda and the Vidyalankara Pirivena at Kelaniya. In 1958, it was reconstituted as the Vidyodaya University of Ceylon.
In 1961, a new location was selected atGangodawila, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) southeast from the center of Colombo and in walking distance of a main trunk road known as the High Level Road (A4). This road connects Colombo toRatnapura and beyond. Part of these lands belonged to the nearby Sunethradevi Pirivena, associated with King Parakramabahu VI (1412–1467). The shift of the university to the new site was effected on 22 November 1961, under the direction of Ven. Sri Soratha Thero. The vice-chancellor invited the Department of the Government Archives to establish its archives within the campus, close to the University Library, to encourage research.
In 1966 the University scene changed for the better under the Higher Education Act no 20.Universities were open for female admission. This was not all that changed; the Vice Chancellor position of the universities’ were no longer restricted to be assumed by the Maha Sanga.
When Ven. Dr. Walpola Rahula Therowas the vice-chancellor, the university grew significantly in stature. When Ven. Dr. Rahula Thero left the university in 1969, linguist Prof. D. E. Hettiarachchi took over. A noted employee of at this time was Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was chairman of the United Corporations and Mercantile Union local on the campus. He was later elected as thePresident of Sri Lanka.
The revitalization of the university continued until the insurgency in 1971. The political atmosphere at the time heavily affected the education of University students. Following the insurgency, the university premises was taken over by the army and converted into a detention camp for suspected insurgents during the brief period of 1971-1972.
During this period the university managed to conduct lectures at different locations, thereby the students were not completely deprived of the education they deserve.
In 1972 all universities were transformed to a campus status under the University of Ceylon Act 1 of 1972. According to the Act all universities were made campuses of the single university: ‘University of Sri Lanka’. In 1978 the University status was restored with the next cycle of change in management of higher education.
Its full-time student population is over 8,500,enrolled in the faculties of Applied Sciences, Engineering, Graduate Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Studies and Commerce, Medical Sciences, and Technology.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) defines the role of WCUP as: ‘The implementation of a series of activities on par with international standards and to formulate and implement specific strategies to move up in the internal ranking indexes and become ‘world class’ in order to achieve global excellence.” The focus of the WCUP is to encourage local fields that support innovation that lead to national.
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Ishara Sewwandi

28 April 2019

I'm proud to be an undergraduate student here. There are 6 main faculties, playgrounds, more than 16 canteens, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and all necessary facilities for many sports activities are provided. Environment is calm and quiet. Free wifi zones and libraries provide a great advantage for the students. 👩‍🎓👩‍🎓👩‍🎓👩‍🎓
Achintha Premachandra

16 April 2019

Feel like heaven on earth. Should have a fortune to study in a place like this. University popular with the South Asian best managment faculty the Faculty of Managment Studies and Commerce
Mithun Chamikara

11 April 2019

University of Sri Jayewardenepura, most commonly known as “Japura” is a unique and delightful locale. Life at Japura is certainly a most exciting experience that you are ever going to get as a university student.
J’pura experience isn’t all about lecture schedules. Along with the academics, it’s about making lasting friends, learning J’pura traditions you’ll treasure, discovering the potential for coloring your skills with gaining the knowledge and experience.J’pura is truly a special place with lush greenery, wide spaces and winding paths that invite you to explore our delightful grounds. This gorgeous surrounding is sure to set your mind at peace, even with all the activity around you.
Sandun Udara

19 March 2019

Has many free space and location to move. Location setting is very good.
Anoma Jayaratne

03 May 2018

The University of Sri Jayewardenepura is located in a beautiful setting at Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, fifteen kilometers away from Colombo.

It was formed in 1958 out of the Vidyodaya Pirivena, a Buddhist educational centre which was founded in 1873 by Ven. Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Thera.

The University of Sri Jayewardenepura has a long history dating back to 1873 when the Vidyodaya Pirivena was established by the erudite monk Venerable Hikaduwe Sri Sumangala thero who established the pirivena as a center for Oriental learning.
In 1956, following a change of government with Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike as the prime minister and following the policy of promoting national languages and culture, it was decided to establish two new universities by conferring university status on the Vidyodaya and Vidyalankara Pirivenas. Accordingly, the Vidyodaya University and Vidyalankara University Act No. 45 of 1958 established the universities at the Vidyodyaya Pirivena at Maligakanda and the Vidyalankara Pirivena at Kelaniya. In 1958, it was reconstituted as the Vidyodaya University of Ceylon.
Ravin Fernando

25 April 2018

Remarkable institute in Sri Lankan Higher Education which has contributed thousands of outstanding scholars.
Chandima Karunarathna

24 April 2018

One of the top government universities in sri lanka with beutiful environment. Can do both internal and external degrees.
Bhagya Jayasinghe

16 April 2018

A goverment university. Situated in , Nugegoda at the premises of Vidyodaya pirivena.
Pamal Sandaruwan

14 March 2018

This is a well known university of sri lanka.This was started as a "Pirivena" a place where use to provide education for buddhist monks mainly.With the passage of time this place was elevated to the status of "University".Nowdays the university is equipped with seven faculties.Those are Applied Sciences,Engineering,Humanities & Social Sciences,Management Studies & Commerce,Medical Sciences,Graduate Studies & Technology.As well as the renown "Post graduate Institute of Management (PIM)" also an affiliate of Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce.This university has become the first choice of the students those who have passed G.C.E(A/L) examination in commerce stream.
Udayanga Sampath

16 February 2018

University of Sri Jayewardenepura and also called "Widudaya Sarasawiya" is one of best university of Sri Lanka. "J'pura" is the short form name of the university. The core founders of the university of Sri Jayewardenepura are "Ven Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala thero" and "Ven Valiwitiye Sri Soratha thero". There are seven faculties offering huge amount of degree programs. Each and every year mother J'pura make thousands of productive people into the Sri Lankan community. There is a library which have over 200,000 books. Not only that the university have Gym, Swimming pool, Basketball court, Volleyball court, Netball court also. And there is a play ground called "Gal Pitteniya". "Sumangala" building is the most famous and historic building in the university. Over 10000 students studying here.
Ushan Sameera

29 January 2018

One of the best and the largest student capacity university in sri lanka.
Prasanna Kariyawasam

31 December 2017

My Second Mother (ජපුර අම්මා) Center of excellency .Best of best University in the Region For Management Studies and Commerce .Faculty Of Management Studies and Commerce is the 👑 juwell of University .Lovely Environment and really clam and quite .The whole University is Equipped with many barand new facilities and great infrastructure and WiFi available for all Student .Department of Accountancy is the best department of Management faculty .I love J'apura amma .👑😘😘😘😘😍😍😍😍
Yohan Nuwantha

25 December 2017

The University of Sri Jayewardenepura is located in a beautiful setting at Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, fifteen kilometers away from Colombo. The University is committed to the pursuit and transmission of knowledge through teaching, scholarship and research and active service to the community in an environment which values creativity, freedom of intellectual thought and expression, equal opportunity, fairness and professional growth.

University of Sri Jayewardenepura was established by the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka under the provisions of Universities Act No 16 of 1978. It is an autonomous university established under the provisions of this Act and the following subsequent amending Acts.
Romesh Shanaka

06 December 2017

One of the top University in Sri Lanka situated in near Colombo. Have all kind facilities for academic studies.

The university has seven main faculties: Applied Sciences, Engineering, Graduate Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Studies and Commerce, Medical Sciences, and Technology. University has built its’ reputation around the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce which is the most.
Chandika Fernando

16 September 2017

Good education ! For internal and external students!!
Prasith Senanayake

28 July 2017

Well renowned University in Sri Lanka which produce skillful and well educated graduates for ages. Offers a unique selection of subject combinations for the students, forcusing on the rising demand of the job market. Has a very calm and quiet environment. There's no better place to study. You should visit this place to feel that experience. The place that I love the most. Long live mother J'pura!!!
Nikitha Weerasinghe

27 June 2017

Students wishing to do protists for whole life in here. Political parties will handle the students unions for their benefits.
Nimal Kumara

02 June 2017

One of the best universities in Sri Lanka. Consist of seven faculties. As a past student not only respect it. But loving it. Long live Japura matha.
Chivantha GalAnga

20 May 2017

Best university in Sri lanka according to my opinion. Consist of 7 faculties. Love it.
Lahiru Naveendra Jayasooriya

25 March 2017

One of the best universities in sri lanka.
Rf Lahiru

24 March 2017

For perfect & maximized experiences as an University in Sri-Lanka.You can enter here as a visitor and enjoy the surroundings
Navindu Saranga

12 March 2017

Well educated people here .specially science faculty
Harsha Pradeep

18 February 2017

Best place to self study, there is free wifi in 24 hours, best management faculty in south asia. I heartly respect to this university and i love to this university like my parents..
Ravindi Kavmini

13 January 2017

Excellent place for the higher education.. The atmosphere is really suitable for education.. Lecturers are also good and the facilities are awesome.. lv the university