University of Colombo

State university

Degrees offered (17)

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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

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistryPhysics

    At least two C grades and one S.

    Z-score range:2.2624 – 2.4753

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    Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistryPhysics

    Z-score range:1.3315 – 1.8191

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    Biological Science

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

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

    Z-score range:1.7141 – 1.7664

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    Physical Science

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    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 MathematicsChemistryPhysics

    Z-score range:1.4350 – 1.6879

  • 🎓 Degree

    Management

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    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:1.7686 – 1.9736

  • 🎓 Degree

    Law

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    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    Option 1

    • You must pick 3 of:AccountingAgricultural ScienceBiologyBusiness StatisticsBusiness StudiesChemistryCombined Maths / MathematicsCommunication & Media StudiesEconomicsGeographyHigher MathsHistoryICTLogicPhysicsPolitical Science

    Option 2

    • You must pick 1 or 2 of:the subjects in Option 1
    • Plus 1:a language or religion / civilization subject, e.g.EnglishSinhalaTamilPaliBuddhismIslam

    At least two C grades and one S. O/L: Credit (C) in English and in Sinhala or Tamil.

    Z-score range:2.0129 – 2.1215

  • 🎓 Degree

    Arts

    All-island merit
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    Arts stream

    A/L subjects:

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

    Z-score range:1.6989

  • 🎓 Degree

    Primary Education

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    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    • Plusany 3 other subjects

    Z-score range:1.4225 – 1.7990

  • 🎓 Degree

    Industrial Statistics & Mathematical Finance

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    Physical Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:Combined Mathematics
    • You must pick 2 of:Higher MathematicsPhysicsChemistryInformation & Communication Technology

    Z-score range:0.5728 – 1.5660

  • 🎓 Degree

    Ayurveda Medicine & Surgery

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistryPhysics

    Z-score range:1.3165 – 1.3835

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    Unani Medicine & Surgery

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistryPhysics

    Z-score range:0.6329 – 1.1753

  • 🎓 Degree

    Nursing

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistryPhysics

    O/L: at least S in English. Height and physical conditions apply.

    Z-score range:1.3784 – 1.5488

  • 🎓 Degree

    Medical Imaging Technology

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistryPhysics

    Z-score range:1.3900 – 1.6926

  • 🎓 Degree

    Physiotherapy

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:PhysicsChemistry
    • You must pick 1 of:BiologyMathematicsHigher MathematicsCombined Mathematics

    O/L: at least S in English.

    Z-score range:1.7297 – 1.7688

  • 🎓 Degree

    Engineering Technology (ET)

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    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:2.0681 – 2.2135

  • 🎓 Degree

    Biosystems Technology (BST)

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    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:1.5762 – 1.8981

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    Information Communication Technology

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    Information & Communication Technology stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:Information & Communication TechnologyScience for Technology
    • You must pick 1 of:Engineering TechnologyBiosystems Technology

    Z-score range:1.7103 – 2.2172

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