University of Kelaniya

State university

Degrees offered (26)

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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:2.0017 – 2.0535

  • 🎓 Degree

    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:1.4679 – 1.5242

  • 🎓 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:1.5228 – 1.5906

  • 🎓 Degree

    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:1.2087 – 1.2555

  • 🎓 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:1.6654 – 1.7730

  • 🎓 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:1.5171 – 1.5581

  • 🎓 Degree

    Financial Engineering

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    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:EconomicsAccounting
    • You must pick 1 of:Business StudiesCombined MathematicsInformation & Communication TechnologyHistoryBusiness StatisticsPolitical ScienceAgricultural SciencePhysicsGeographyLogic & Scientific Method

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

    Z-score range:1.2006 – 1.8010

  • 🎓 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:1.4229

  • 🎓 Degree

    Peace & Conflict Resolution

    All-island merit
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    Arts stream

    A/L subjects:

    • Plusany 3 other subjects

    Z-score range:1.7433

  • 🎓 Degree

    Management and Information Technology (MIT) (Bio Science Stream)

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    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    Option 1

    • You must pick 1 of:Higher MathematicsCombined MathematicsMathematicsPhysicsat least a C
    • You must pick 2 of:BiologyChemistryPhysicsAgricultural ScienceCombined MathematicsHigher Mathematics

    Option 2

    • You must do:Information & Communication Technology
    • You must pick 1 of:Higher MathematicsCombined MathematicsMathematicsPhysicsat least a C
    • You must pick 1 of:BiologyChemistryPhysicsAgricultural ScienceCombined MathematicsHigher Mathematics

    At least a C in Higher Maths, Combined Maths, Mathematics or Physics. O/L: B in Mathematics, C in English.

    Z-score range:0.9583 – 1.5264

  • 🎓 Degree

    Management and Information Technology (MIT) (Other Stream)

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    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    Option 1

    • You must pick 1 of:Higher MathematicsCombined MathematicsMathematicsPhysicsat least a C
    • You must pick 2 of:BiologyChemistryPhysicsAgricultural ScienceCombined MathematicsHigher Mathematics

    Option 2

    • You must do:Information & Communication Technology
    • You must pick 1 of:Higher MathematicsCombined MathematicsMathematicsPhysicsat least a C
    • You must pick 1 of:BiologyChemistryPhysicsAgricultural ScienceCombined MathematicsHigher Mathematics

    At least a C in Higher Maths, Combined Maths, Mathematics or Physics. O/L: B in Mathematics, C in English.

    Z-score range:0.7092 – 1.4653

  • 🎓 Degree

    Software Engineering

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    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:1.4521 – 1.4936

  • 🎓 Degree

    Occupational Therapy

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistryPhysics

    Z-score range:1.0840 – 1.5707

  • 🎓 Degree

    Environmental Conservation & Management

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistry
    • You must pick 1 of:PhysicsCombined MathematicsMathematicsAgricultural Science

    Z-score range:0.5140 – 1.2462

  • 🎓 Degree

    Applied Chemistry

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:ChemistryPhysics
    • You must pick 1 of:BiologyCombined MathematicsMathematicsHigher MathematicsAgricultural Science

    Z-score range:0.9960 – 1.6219

  • 🎓 Degree

    Electronics and Computer Science

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    Physical Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:Physics
    • You must pick 1 of:Combined MathematicsHigher Mathematics
    • You must pick 1 of:ChemistryCombined MathematicsHigher MathematicsInformation & Communication Technology

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

    Z-score range:0.6619 – 1.5367

  • 🎓 Degree

    Accounting Information Systems

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    Commerce stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:Accounting
    • You must pick 1 of:EconomicsBusiness Studies
    • You must pick 1 of:Business StatisticsInformation & Communication Technology

    Z-score range:0.7990 – 1.7181

  • 🎓 Degree

    Sports Science

    Aptitude test
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    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    • Plusany 3 other subjects

    Practical test required.

    Z-score range:-0.0195 – 0.8404

  • 🎓 Degree

    Speech and Hearing 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:1.0084 – 1.4817

  • 🎓 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:1.9576 – 2.0993

  • 🎓 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:1.5033 – 1.5484

  • 🎓 Degree

    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:1.6166 – 2.0885

  • 🎓 Degree

    Physical Science - ICT

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    Physical Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:Combined MathematicsPhysicsInformation & Communication Technology

    Z-score range:0.1596 – 1.2346

  • 🎓 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:1.3414 – 1.5843

  • 🎓 Degree

    Film & Television Studies

    Aptitude test
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    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    • Plusany 3 other subjects

    Aptitude test at University of Kelaniya.

    Z-score range:0.5461 – 1.1904

  • 🎓 Degree

    Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

    All-island merit
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    Arts stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:English
    • Plusany 2 other subjects

    Z-score range:1.0505

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