University of Jaffna

State university

Degrees offered (21)

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  • 🎓 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:1.6924 – 1.8897

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    Agriculture

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    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:0.8669 – 1.2812

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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:1.2079 – 1.4672

  • 🎓 Degree

    Engineering

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    Physical Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:ChemistryCombined MathematicsPhysics

    Z-score range:1.3743 – 1.6049

  • 🎓 Degree

    Computer Science

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    Physical Science stream

    A/L subjects:

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

    At least a C in Combined Maths, Physics or Higher Maths.

    Z-score range:1.1515 – 1.5042

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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:0.9516 – 1.0966

  • 🎓 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:1.0377 – 1.4707

  • 🎓 Degree

    Commerce

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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:1.2363 – 1.3450

  • 🎓 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:1.7904 – 1.9639

  • 🎓 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:1.1684

  • 🎓 Degree

    Siddha Medicine & Surgery

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistryPhysics

    Z-score range:0.0450 – 0.9575

  • 🎓 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:1.0375 – 1.2809

  • 🎓 Degree

    Pharmacy

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:Chemistryat least a CPhysicsBiology

    At least a C in Chemistry. O/L: at least S in English.

    Z-score range:1.1884 – 1.6252

  • 🎓 Degree

    Medical Laboratory Sciences

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistryPhysics

    O/L: at least S in English.

    Z-score range:1.2385 – 1.7002

  • 🎓 Degree

    Physical Education

    Aptitude test
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    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    • Plusany 3 other subjects

    Practical test required.

    Z-score range:-0.2398 – 1.0179

  • 🎓 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:0.0849 – 1.9089

  • 🎓 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:0.8374 – 1.0935

  • 🎓 Degree

    Translation Studies

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    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:0.1423 – 1.3710

  • 🎓 Degree

    Art & Design

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    Arts stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:Artat least a C
    • Plusany 2 other subjects

    At least a C in Art. Practical / aptitude test required.

    Z-score range:-0.4005 – 1.0198

  • 🎓 Degree

    Music

    Aptitude test
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    Arts stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:Musicat least a C
    • Plusany 2 other subjects

    At least a C in Music. Practical / aptitude test required.

    Z-score range:-0.3471 – 1.1306

  • 🎓 Degree

    Dance

    Aptitude test
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    Arts stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:Dancingat least a C
    • Plusany 2 other subjects

    At least a C in Dancing. Practical / aptitude test required.

    Z-score range:-0.8176 – 0.9025

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