Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

State university

Degrees offered (21)

Showing the Z-score range across all districts

Last year's Z-score cut-offs (2025/2026) · pick a degree, then your district to see the relevant Z-score for you

  • 🎓 Degree

    Medicine

    Full details ›

    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistryPhysics

    At least two C grades and one S.

    Z-score range:1.7883 – 1.8992

  • 🎓 Degree

    Agriculture

    Full details ›

    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    Option 1

    • You must do:ChemistryPhysicsBiology

    Option 2

    • You must do:Chemistry
    • You must pick 1 of:PhysicsMathematics
    • You must pick 1 of:BiologyAgricultural Science

    Option 3

    • You must do:ChemistryBiology
    • You must pick 1 of:Agricultural ScienceMathematics

    Z-score range:0.9692 – 1.0403

  • 🎓 Degree

    Food Science & Technology

    Full details ›

    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistryPhysics

    Z-score range:0.7638 – 1.4756

  • 🎓 Degree

    Applied Sciences (Bio Science)

    Full details ›

    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistry
    • You must pick 1 of:Agricultural ScienceHigher MathematicsMathematicsCombined MathematicsPhysics

    Z-score range:1.1366 – 1.3096

  • 🎓 Degree

    Surveying Science

    Full details ›

    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:PhysicsCombined MathematicsAny subject

    Z-score range:0.5316 – 1.2437

  • 🎓 Degree

    Applied Sciences (Physical Science)

    Full details ›

    Physical Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must pick 1 of:Combined MathematicsHigher Mathematics
    • You must pick 1 of:ChemistryPhysics
    • You must pick 1 of:Agricultural ScienceCombined MathematicsBiologyHigher MathematicsChemistryPhysicsInformation & Communication Technology

    Z-score range:1.1041 – 1.1459

  • 🎓 Degree

    Management

    Full details ›

    Commerce stream

    A/L subjects:

    Option 1

    • You must pick 3 of:Business StudiesEconomicsAccounting

    Option 2

    • You must pick 2 of:Business StudiesEconomicsAccounting
    • You must pick 1 of:Agricultural ScienceGeographyBusiness StatisticsGermanCombined MathematicsMathematicsHistoryPolitical ScienceEnglishLogic & Scientific MethodFrenchInformation & Communication Technology

    Accounting is needed for Accountancy / Finance degree programmes at some universities.

    Z-score range:1.3616 – 1.4087

  • 🎓 Degree

    Arts (SAB) - A [Arts Stream]

    All-island merit
    Full details ›

    Arts stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:any 3 Arts stream subjects(following the Arts basket rules)

    Z-score range:1.3336

  • 🎓 Degree

    Arts (SAB) - B [Commerce Stream]

    All-island merit
    Full details ›

    Arts stream

    A/L subjects:

    Option 1

    • You must pick 3 of:Business StudiesEconomicsAccounting

    Option 2

    • You must pick 2 of:Business StudiesEconomicsAccounting
    • You must pick 1 of:Agricultural ScienceGeographyBusiness StatisticsGermanCombined MathematicsMathematicsHistoryPolitical ScienceEnglishLogic & Scientific MethodFrenchInformation & Communication Technology

    Z-score range:1.1842

  • 🎓 Degree

    Information Systems

    Full details ›

    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must pick 1 of:Combined MathematicsPhysicsInformation & Communication Technologyat least a C
    • Plusany 2 other subjects

    At least a C in Combined Maths, Physics or ICT. O/L: Credit (C) in English and Mathematics.

    Z-score range:0.8290 – 1.6397

  • 🎓 Degree

    Software Engineering

    Full details ›

    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:Combined MathematicsPhysics
    • You must pick 1 of:ChemistryHigher MathematicsInformation & Communication Technology

    Z-score range:0.9255 – 1.4369

  • 🎓 Degree

    Food Business Management [Biological / Physical Science Stream]

    Full details ›

    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    Option 1

    • You must pick 3 of:ChemistryBiologyPhysicsCombined MathematicsAgricultural Science

    Option 2

    • You must pick 3 of:Business StudiesEconomicsAccounting

    O/L: Credit (C) in English, Mathematics and Science.

    Z-score range:0.3753 – 1.0611

  • 🎓 Degree

    Food Business Management [Commerce Stream]

    Full details ›

    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    Option 1

    • You must pick 3 of:ChemistryBiologyPhysicsCombined MathematicsAgricultural Science

    Option 2

    • You must pick 3 of:Business StudiesEconomicsAccounting

    O/L: Credit (C) in English, Mathematics and Science.

    Z-score range:0.6910 – 1.2660

  • 🎓 Degree

    Data Science

    Full details ›

    Physical Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must pick 1 of:Combined MathematicsPhysicsHigher Mathematicsat least a C
    • You must pick 2 of:Combined MathematicsPhysicsHigher MathematicsChemistryInformation & Communication Technology

    At least a C in Combined Maths, Physics or Higher Maths. O/L: Credit (C) in English.

    Z-score range:0.7963 – 1.4235

  • 🎓 Degree

    Physical Education

    Aptitude test
    Full details ›

    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    • Plusany 3 other subjects

    Practical test required.

    Z-score range:0.3254 – 0.9178

  • 🎓 Degree

    Sports Science & Management

    Aptitude test
    Full details ›

    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    • Plusany 3 other subjects

    Practical test required.

    Z-score range:-0.0724 – 0.8250

  • 🎓 Degree

    Tourism & Hospitality Management

    Full details ›

    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    Option 1

    • You must do:any 3 Commerce, Biological Science or Physical Science stream subjects

    Option 2

    • You must pick 1 of:EconomicsGeographyBusiness Statistics
    • Plusany 2 other Arts stream subjects

    Z-score range:1.3126 – 1.6055

  • 🎓 Degree

    Engineering Technology (ET)

    Full details ›

    Engineering Technology stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:Engineering TechnologyScience for Technology
    • You must pick 1 of:EconomicsGeographyHome EconomicsEnglishCommunication & Media StudiesInformation & Communication TechnologyArtBusiness StudiesAgricultural ScienceAccountingMathematics

    Z-score range:1.3821 – 1.5717

  • 🎓 Degree

    Biosystems Technology (BST)

    Full details ›

    Biosystems Technology stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:Biosystems TechnologyScience for Technology
    • You must pick 1 of:EconomicsGeographyHome EconomicsEnglishCommunication & Media StudiesInformation & Communication TechnologyArtBusiness StudiesAgricultural ScienceAccountingMathematics

    Z-score range:1.0632 – 1.2183

  • 🎓 Degree

    Translation Studies

    Full details ›

    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must pick 1 of:SinhalaTamilat least a C
    • Plusany 2 other subjects

    At least a C in Sinhala or Tamil. O/L: B in Sinhala/Tamil Language & Lit. and English (or S in A/L English).

    Z-score range:0.8722 – 1.3107

  • 🎓 Degree

    Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

    All-island merit
    Full details ›

    Arts stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:English
    • Plusany 2 other subjects

    Z-score range:0.8682

Entry requirements from the UGC Student Handbook 2025/2026. Z-scores change every year, so use these as a guide.