Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Cadet Officer Intake 2026/27

Calling Applications for Admission to Undergraduate Cadetship (Degree Programmes) (Intake 44 – 2026/2027) at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU)

Admission Requirements

• Must be a Sri Lankan citizen
• Age should typically be between 18 & 22 years
• Should be unmarried
• Must have completed G.C.E. A/L (2024 or 2025)
• Minimum Credit pass in English
• Required physical and medical standards

Why Choose the KDU Cadet Programme?

Unlike conventional degree pathways, this programme offers both academic qualifications and career development in a single track.

Key highlights include:

• Fully funded undergraduate studies
• Integrated military and leadership training
• Monthly financial allowance
• Accommodation, meals, and uniforms provided
• Opportunity to serve in the Army, Navy, or Air Force

Available Degree Programmes

KDU offers a wide selection of degree options across multiple disciplines. These programmes are carefully designed to meet both academic and defence sector requirements.

1. BSc in Strategic Studies and International Relations
2. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
3. BSc Eng (Hons) in Aeronautical Engineering
4. BSc Eng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering
5. BSc Eng (Hons) in Civil Engineering
6. BSc Eng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
7. BSc Eng (Hons) in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering
8. BSc Eng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
9. BSc Eng (Hons) in Mechatronic Engineering
10. BSc Eng (Hons) in Marine Engineering
11. BSc Eng (Hons) in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
12. Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
13. BSc (Hons) in Computer Science
14. BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering
15. BSc (Hons) in Computer Engineering
16. BSc (Hons) in Information Technology
17. BSc in Management and Technical Sciences
18. BSc (Hons) in Management and Technical Sciences
19. BSc in Logistics Management
20. BSc in Social Sciences
21. Bachelor of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with Cambridge CELTA
22. BSc (Hons) in Financial Analytics
23. BSc (Hons) in Management
24. BSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Training & Career Pathway

Selected candidates will undergo military training alongside their academic studies. This includes:

• Physical fitness and discipline training
• Leadership development programmes
• Exposure to military environments
• Teamwork and strategic decision-making

After completing the degree, cadets are commissioned as Officers in:

• Sri Lanka Army
• Sri Lanka Navy
• Sri Lanka Air Force

Previous Intake – Undergraduate Cadetship – 2025/2026 (Intake 43)