University of Sri Jayewardenepura

State university

Degrees offered (33)

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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:2.0602 – 2.0972

  • 🎓 Degree

    Dental Surgery

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistryPhysics

    Z-score range:1.4272 – 2.0019

  • 🎓 Degree

    Food Science & Technology

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistryPhysics

    Z-score range:1.5191 – 1.5393

  • 🎓 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:1.5304 – 1.5904

  • 🎓 Degree

    Engineering

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    Physical Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:ChemistryCombined MathematicsPhysics

    Z-score range:1.8073 – 1.8650

  • 🎓 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:1.5765 – 1.6534

  • 🎓 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:1.2856 – 1.3140

  • 🎓 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:1.7985 – 1.9134

  • 🎓 Degree

    Real Estate Management & Valuation

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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:1.2457 – 1.6343

  • 🎓 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:1.6280 – 1.7507

  • 🎓 Degree

    Management and Public Policy

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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:1.2876 – 1.5742

  • 🎓 Degree

    Business Information Systems (Honours) (BIS)

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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:Information & Communication TechnologyCombined MathematicsLogic & Scientific MethodBusiness StatisticsPhysics

    Z-score range:1.2264 – 2.0655

  • 🎓 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:1.5309

  • 🎓 Degree

    Arts-Information Technology

    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)

    O/L: Credit (C) in Mathematics.

    Z-score range:1.7910

  • 🎓 Degree

    Aquatic Bioresources

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must pick 3 of:BiologyChemistryPhysicsAgricultural Science

    Z-score range:0.4325 – 1.2823

  • 🎓 Degree

    Urban Bioresources

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must pick 3 of:BiologyChemistryPhysicsAgricultural Science

    Z-score range:0.4475 – 1.2137

  • 🎓 Degree

    Social Work

    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:1.7080

  • 🎓 Degree

    Financial Economics

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    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:Economicsat least a B
    • Plusany 2 other Arts or Commerce stream subjects

    At least a B in Economics.

    Z-score range:1.0929 – 1.8521

  • 🎓 Degree

    Creative Music Technology & Production

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    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    • Plusany 3 other subjects

    Z-score range:1.2369 – 1.5451

  • 🎓 Degree

    Information Systems

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    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:1.7201 – 1.9317

  • 🎓 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:1.4432 – 1.9886

  • 🎓 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:1.3152 – 1.3291

  • 🎓 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:1.6419 – 1.6694

  • 🎓 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:1.7160 – 1.7337

  • 🎓 Degree

    Optometry

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    Biological Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:BiologyChemistryPhysics

    Z-score range:1.1852 – 1.6225

  • 🎓 Degree

    Sports Science & Management

    Aptitude test
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    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    • Plusany 3 other subjects

    Practical test required.

    Z-score range:0.8658 – 1.4175

  • 🎓 Degree

    Polymer Science and Industrial Management

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    Multiple streams (see requirements) stream

    A/L subjects:

    Option 1

    • You must do:BiologyChemistryPhysics

    Option 2

    • You must do:Combined MathematicsChemistryPhysics

    Z-score range:0.8908 – 1.5532

  • 🎓 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:2.2865 – 2.7935

  • 🎓 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:1.8689 – 2.1989

  • 🎓 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:1.8768 – 2.3976

  • 🎓 Degree

    Physical Science - ICT

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    Physical Science stream

    A/L subjects:

    • You must do:Combined MathematicsPhysicsInformation & Communication Technology

    Z-score range:1.1645 – 1.3331

  • 🎓 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:1.1427

  • 🎓 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:-0.4010 – 1.7258

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