University College Application 2026 – HND Courses (NVQ 5,6)

Calling Applications for Admission to National Diploma (NVQ 5) & Higher National Diploma Courses (NVQ 6) at the University Colleges under the University of Vocational Technology (UoVT) – Year 2026

Course Overview

• Duration: 03 Years and 03 Months
• Course Fee: Free
• Medium: English
• Lecture Mode: Physical & Online (Blended Learning)
• Practical Training: Includes On-the-Job Training (OJT)
• Number of Diploma Programmes: 24
• NVQ Levels: 5,6
• Age Limit: Below 29

University Colleges List

• University College of Anuradhapura
• University College of Kuliyapitiya
• University College of Matara
• University College of Ratmalana
• University College of Jaffna
• University College of Batangala

List of Available Diploma Programs

1. Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management
2. Automobile Technology
3. Building Services Technology
4. Construction Technology
5. Cosmetology
6. Drafting Technology
7. Electrical Technology
8. Electronic Technology
9. Event Management
10. Farm Machinery Technology
11. Food Technology
12. Fashion Design Technology
13. Hospitality Management
14. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
15. Maritime and Logistics Management
16. Mechatronics Technology
17. Post-Harvest Technology
18. Production Technology
19. Quantity Surveying
20. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology
21. Telecommunication Technology
22. Travel and Tour Management
23. Television and Digital Media Production Technology
24. Television and Digital Media Post-production Technology

Course Duration

• Full-Time Programme
• Duration: 3 Years and 3 Months
• Includes:
  • Foundation Programme – 3 Months
  • NVQ Level 5 National Diploma – 1 Year and 6 Months (including On-the-Job Training)
  • NVQ Level 6 Higher National Diploma – 1 Year and 6 Months (including On-the-Job Training)

Entry Qualifications

• Three (03) passes at the G.C.E. A/L in the relevant stream specified for the selected programme, or
• A relevant NVQ Level 4 qualification accepted for the chosen diploma programme.

Important Notes

• Applications are accepted online only through the respective University College websites.
• Each University College has its own application portal and bank account details.
• Applicants should carefully check the eligibility criteria before applying.
• All admission-related information, including course details and contact information, is available on the respective University College websites.

Official Website Links of University Colleges

• Anuradhapura – www.uca.ac.lk
• Batangala – www.ucb.ac.lk
• Jaffna – www.ucj.ac.lk
• Kuliyapitiya – www.uck.ac.lk
• Matara – www.ucm.ac.lk
• Ratmalana – www.ucr.ac.lk

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