University of Ruhuna

State university

Degrees offered (20)

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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:1.9509 – 1.9893

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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:1.3549 – 1.4573

  • 🎓 Degree

    Engineering

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    Physical Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:ChemistryCombined MathematicsPhysics

    Z-score range:1.6055 – 1.8169

  • 🎓 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:1.3765 – 1.5430

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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:1.1360 – 1.1895

  • 🎓 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:1.4579 – 1.5059

  • 🎓 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:1.3412

  • 🎓 Degree

    Financial Mathematics and Industrial Statistics

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    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:Combined Mathematics
    • Plusany 2 other subjects

    Z-score range:0.5316 – 1.3896

  • 🎓 Degree

    Geographical Information Systems

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    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    Option 1

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

    Option 2

    • You must pick 3 of:BiologyChemistryPhysicsAgricultural Science

    Option 3

    • You must pick 3 of:Combined MathematicsHigher MathematicsPhysicsChemistryInformation & Communication Technology

    Z-score range:1.6915 – 1.8994

  • 🎓 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:1.1070 – 1.2794

  • 🎓 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:1.5496 – 1.6348

  • 🎓 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:1.6380 – 1.7120

  • 🎓 Degree

    Fisheries & Marine Sciences

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistryPhysics

    Z-score range:0.5391 – 1.0580

  • 🎓 Degree

    Marine and Freshwater Sciences

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    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    Option 1

    • You must do:ChemistryPhysicsBiology

    Option 2

    • You must do:ChemistryPhysicsCombined Mathematics

    Z-score range:0.4628 – 1.1716

  • 🎓 Degree

    Agricultural Resource Management and Technology

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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:0.4699 – 1.1052

  • 🎓 Degree

    Agribusiness Management

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistry
    • You must pick 1 of:PhysicsAgricultural ScienceFood TechnologyBio-Resource TechnologyAgro Technology

    Z-score range:0.4627 – 1.1004

  • 🎓 Degree

    Green Technology

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistry
    • You must pick 1 of:PhysicsAgricultural ScienceFood TechnologyBio-Resource TechnologyAgro Technology

    O/L: Credit (C) in English.

    Z-score range:0.4460 – 1.1859

  • 🎓 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:1.5970 – 1.7660

  • 🎓 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:1.3550 – 1.4613

  • 🎓 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:1.4839 – 1.5867

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