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Overview<\/h2>\n

The University of Kelaniya, established in 1959, is a well-known public university in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. It traces its roots to the historic Vidyalankara Pirivena, a respected center of Buddhist learning, and today it is recognized for teaching and research across humanities, sciences, medicine, and technology<\/strong>. If you are comparing university options in Sri Lanka, this campus is often considered for its broad faculty mix and its established learning environment.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nUniversity of Kelaniya<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1959<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nKelaniya, Sri Lanka<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nwww.kln.ac.lk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

Tuition and fees can vary by intake year, program stream, and eligibility. For the most accurate figures for your year of application, always verify the latest fee details on the university\u2019s official channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/td>\nDuration (Years)<\/td>\nEstimated Annual Fee (LKR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medicine<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nFree for local students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Science<\/td>\n3-4<\/td>\nFree for local students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Management<\/td>\n3-4<\/td>\nFree for local students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
International Students (Postgraduate)<\/td>\n1-2<\/td>\nApprox. 300,000 – 600,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n