KDU Degree Programmes (Day Scholars) Intake 2026/2027

Calling Applications for Admission to Degree Programmes (Day Scholars) 2026/2027 (Intake 44) (Full Time) at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU)

Eligibility Criteria

• G.C.E. AL Examination 2024 or 2025 (2025 for MBBS)
• Approved foreign equivalent examinations accepted by the Commissioner General of Examinations
• Eligibility criteria differ according to the selected course.
• Certain programmes include additional conditions and stream requirements.

Why Choose KDU?

General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) is one of Sri Lanka’s most recognized higher education institutions, offering quality degree programmes with a disciplined university environment inspired by military standards.

Benefits of Studying at KDU

• Disciplined and professional university environment
• Modern lecture halls, laboratories, and learning facilities
• English-medium degree programmes
• Industry-focused education with practical exposure
• Experienced academic and professional staff
• Opportunities for leadership and personality development
• Strong emphasis on discipline, time management, and professionalism
• Recognized degree programmes with good career prospects
• Access to sports, extracurricular activities, and university events
• Selected programmes accredited by professional bodies

KDU is a preferred choice for many Sri Lankan students looking for higher education opportunities in Engineering, Medicine, Computing, Management, Law, Technology, and Allied Health Sciences within a structured academic environment.

Available Degree Programmes

1. BSc Strategic Studies & International Relations
2. Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
3. BSc (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
4. BSc (Hons) Biomedical Engineering
5. BSc (Hons) Building Services Engineering
6. BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering
7. BSc (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering
8. BSc (Hons) Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering
9. BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
10. BSc (Hons) Mechatronic Engineering
11. BSc (Hons) Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
12. BSc in Aircraft Maintenance (Hons)
13. Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
14. BET (Hons) Construction Technology
15. BET (Hons) Building Services Technology
16. BET (Hons) Biomedical Instrumentation Technology
17. BBST (Hons) in Applied Biotechnology
18. BT (Hons) Information & Communication Technology
19. BSc in Management & Technical Sciences
20. BSc (Hons) in Management & Technical Sciences
21. BSc in Logistics Management
22. BSc (Hons) in Logistics Management
23. BSc in Social Sciences
24. BSc (Hons) in International Business & Economics
25. BSc in Applied Data Science Communication
26. BA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
27. BSc (Hons) in Management
28. BSc (Hons) in Business Analytics
29. BSc (Hons) in Financial Analytics
30. BSc (Hons) in Computer Science
31. BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering
32. BSc (Hons) in Computer Engineering
33. BSc (Hons) in Data Science & Business Analytics
34. BSc (Hons) in Information Technology
35. BSc (Hons) in Information Systems
36. BSc (Hons) in Nursing
37. BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy
38. BSc (Hons) in Medical Laboratory Sciences
39. BSc (Hons) in Radiography
40. BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy
41. Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)
42. Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)
43. BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying
44. BSc (Hons) in Surveying Sciences
45. BSc (Hons) in Industrial & Service Quality Management
46. BSc (Hons) in Property & Investment Management
47. BSc (Hons) in Geoinformatics
48. BSc in Criminology & Criminal Justice

Degree Programme Fees

KDU Day Scholar degree programmes are conducted on a payment basis. Tuition fees may vary depending on the selected faculty and degree programme.

Old Details – 2025/2026 (Intake 43)