Admissions
April 3, 2026 2026-07-15 7:52Admissions
Welcome to UCR
We are well aware that choosing what to study at UCR is one of the most important decisions you have to make in life.
The recruitment of students to our college will be subjected to an approved criteria prescribed by the board of the college and UNIVOTEC. By doing so, we will be able to ensure that qualified students will be admitted to fill the available capacity through interviews and to ensure that an appropriate number of candidates selected will belong to all the ethnic groups in Sri Lanka.
Preparing students to make meaningful contributions to society as leaders in a complex world.
HOW TO APPLY
Director of the college in consultation with the UNIVOTEC will advertise, for courses as per the requirement of the general academic calendar of the university college.
Call applications for recruitment of students allowing 2 months for processing of applications and adequate time duration applicable for conducting the necessary foundation courses for gap filling.
Selection of the candidates for courses will be done by an interview.
Selection will be completed with a medical examination/ report if necessary.
As there are two categories of entry qualifications, 60% enrollment is allocated for NVQ level 4 applicants and the balance 40% is allocated for G.C.E. A/L qualified applicants. However if the number of NVQ 4 certificate holders are not sufficient at the enrollment, additional opportunities will be offered to G.C.E A/L qualified applicants.
Our college will maintain a personal database for each of the selected candidate which contain following documents,
- Copy of application for the course.
- Copy of birth certificate- certified photocopy by Director or Registrar or an authorized person.
- Copies of all educational certificates, certified by Director or Registrar or designated person.
- Certificate from the ‘Gramaniladari’ in the residential locality, attested by Divisional Secretary.
- School leaving certificate
- A copy of National Identity Card
- Any other documents if required.
Financial Aid
The Nipunatha Sisu Saviya (NSS) Bursary Scheme is a Government-funded financial assistance programme offered to eligible students enrolled in Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes at the University College of Ratmalana. The scheme is designed to support students in successfully pursuing their higher education while encouraging regular engagement with academic activities and timely completion of their studies. Students who satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria, including the approved family income limit and the established attendance requirement, may apply for the bursary in accordance with the University's selection and verification procedures. Through this initiative, the University College of Ratmalana remains committed to promoting equitable access to quality higher education and fostering academic excellence in a supportive learning environment.
