KDU Degree Applications: Day Scholars 2026/2027

General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has officially announced the calling of applications for Payment-Based Degree Programmes for Day Scholars for the 2026/2027 academic year. This is a premier opportunity for Sri Lankan candidates to experience a “Life Changing Learning Experience” at one of the country’s most prestigious defense and academic institutions.

Available Faculties & Degree Programmes

KDU offers a diverse range of undergraduate programmes across two main campuses: Ratmalana and the Southern Campus (Sooriyawewa).

Faculty of Computing (FOC)

BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (CSSL Fully Accredited)
BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering
BSc (Hons) in Computer Engineering
BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Business Analytics
BSc (Hons) in Information Technology (CSSL Fully Accredited)
BSc (Hons) in Information Systems (CSSL Fully Accredited – Conducted at Southern Campus)

Faculty of Engineering (FOE)

All engineering degrees are 4-year honours programmes:

BSc (Hons) in Aeronautical Engineering
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering
BSc (Hons) in Building Services Engineering
BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering
BSc (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
BSc (Hons) in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering
BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
BSc (Hons) in Mechatronic Engineering
BSc (Hons) in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
BSc in Aircraft Maintenance Honours

Faculty of Medicine (FOM) & Allied Health Sciences (FAHS)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Payment/Non-Payment Basis)
BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy
BSc (Hons) in Medical Laboratory Sciences
BSc (Hons) in Radiography
BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities (FMSH)

BSc (Hons) in Logistics Management (CILT Accredited)
BSc (Hons) in Management
BSc (Hons) in International Business and Economics
BSc in Management and Technical Sciences (3 Years)
BSc (Hons) in Management and Technical Sciences (4 Years)
BSc in Social Sciences
BSc in Applied Data Science Communication
BA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL with Cambridge CELTA)

Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial Sciences (FBESS)

Bachelor of Architecture (Honours) (Accredited by SLIA)
BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (Accredited by AIQS)
BSc (Hons) in Surveying Sciences
BSc (Hons) in Geoinformatics

Faculty of Technology (FOT)

BET (Hons) in Construction Technology
BET (Hons) in Building Services Technology
BET (Hons) in Biomedical Instrumentation Technology
BBST (Hons) in Applied Biotechnology
BT (Hons) in Information and Communication Technology

Other Specialized Faculties

Faculty of Law: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Faculty of Defence and Strategic Studies: BSc in Strategic Studies & International Relations
Faculty of Criminal Justice: BSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Faculty of Industrial Studies: BSc (Hons) in Industrial and Service Quality Management
Faculty of Business Analytics/Financial Analytics:
- BSc (Hons) in Business Analytics
- BSc (Hons) in Financial Analytics
Property Management: BSc (Hons) in Property and Investment Management

Eligibility Criteria

Local Candidates: Must have sat for the 2024 or 2025 G.C.E. (A/L) examination.
- Note: For the MBBS programme, only the 2025 G.C.E. A/L results are considered.
Foreign Examinations: Candidates with equivalent foreign qualifications (e.g., Pearson Edexcel, Cambridge) received between Jan 2025 and Aug 2026 are also eligible.

Scholarships & Incentives

KDU offers Scholarships for high-achieving students who are ranked between 1 to 20 All-Island in each A/L stream (Terms and conditions apply).