University of Colombo – English Diploma Programmes Admission 2026
📌 Quick Summary
කොළඹ විශ්වවිද්යාලයේ ඉංග්රීසි අධ්යයනාංශය මඟින් පවත්වනු ලබන වසරක ඩිප්ලෝමා පාඨමාලා ත්රිත්වය [Dip (Advanced English), Dip (ETE), Dip (EMI)] සඳහා අයදුම්පත් කැඳවා ඇත. සති අන්තයේ පන්ති පැවැත්වෙන අතර මාර්ගගත (Online) ක්රමයට අයදුම්පත් ඉදිරිපත් කළ හැකිය.
கொழும்புப் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் ஆங்கிலத் துறையினால் வழங்கப்படும் மூன்று டிப்ளோமா கற்கைநெறிகளுக்கான [Dip (Advanced English), Dip (ETE), Dip (EMI)] விண்ணப்பங்கள் கோரப்பட்டுள்ளன. வார இறுதி நாட்களில் நேரடி வகுப்புகள் நடைபெறும். விண்ணப்பங்களை இணையவழியில் சமர்ப்பிக்கலாம்.
📋 Programme Overview
🗓️ Programmes & Class Schedule
| Programme | Target Group | Duration | Class Days & Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Advanced English [Dip (Advanced English)] |
Individuals seeking advanced English language skills for academic and professional demands | 1 Year | Saturday or Sunday (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM) |
| Diploma in English for Teachers of English [Dip (ETE)] |
Teachers of English language and literature in schools and educational institutions | 1 Year | Sundays Only (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM) |
| Diploma in English Medium Instruction [Dip (EMI)] |
Teachers teaching or intending to teach other subjects in English medium | 1 Year | Sundays Only (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM) |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- G.C.E. A/L with 3 passes or an equivalent qualification; OR
- G.C.E. O/L with 6 passes or an equivalent qualification (subject to Department specifications), and 3 years’ experience in a relevant field; OR
- Completion of a Certificate Course in the relevant subject/field from a recognized institution accepted by the Department, and 3 years’ experience in a relevant field.
* Applicants must also pass the selection test conducted by the Department.
Applicants must satisfy at least one of the basic educational qualifications:
- G.C.E. A/L with 3 passes or an equivalent qualification; OR
- G.C.E. O/L with 6 passes or an equivalent qualification (subject to Department specifications), and 3 years’ experience in a relevant field; OR
- Completion of a relevant Certificate Course from a recognized institution accepted by the Department, and 3 years’ experience in a relevant field.
Additional Requirements: Applicants must provide proof of their current or future assignment as a teacher of English and must pass the selection test conducted by the Department.
Applicants must satisfy at least one of the basic educational qualifications:
- G.C.E. A/L with 3 passes or an equivalent qualification; OR
- G.C.E. O/L with 6 passes or an equivalent qualification (subject to Department specifications), and 3 years’ experience in a relevant field; OR
- Completion of a relevant Certificate Course from a recognized institution accepted by the Department, and 3 years’ experience in a relevant field.
Additional Requirements: Applicants must provide proof of their current or future assignment as a teacher in English medium instruction and pass the selection test conducted by the Department.
📝 Application Procedure
- Applications must be completed and submitted Online via the official application form provided by the Department of English, University of Colombo.
- Verify the specific eligibility criteria for your chosen programme prior to submitting the online form.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to sit for the Department’s selection test.









