SEUSL Bachelor of Commerce (General) External Degree Programme 2026
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka — Centre for External Degrees and Professional Learning (CEDPL)
📝 Programme Overview
The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL), through its Centre for External Degrees and Professional Learning (CEDPL), has invited applications for the Bachelor of Commerce (General) External Degree Programme – 2026. Eligible candidates can now apply online, with the application deadline set for 28 August 2026. The BCom (General) External Degree Programme is designed for individuals seeking to pursue a recognised commerce degree through a flexible learning pathway.
🎓 Key Features
| Programme | Bachelor of Commerce (General) – External Degree |
|---|---|
| Duration | Three Academic Years |
| Mode of Study | Hybrid |
| Classes | Weekends |
| Medium of Instruction | Tamil and English |
✅ Admission Requirements
Applicants must satisfy one of the following entry qualifications:
- Three passes in approved subjects at the G.C.E. Advanced Level (one sitting) for candidates who sat the examination in 2023 or earlier, together with six passes at G.C.E. Ordinary Level (including Mathematics and Sinhala/Tamil Language) obtained in not more than two sittings.
- Higher National Diploma in Accounting (HNDA) (II) or Higher National Diploma in Management (HNDM).
- National Certificate in Business Studies (Two-Year Course) offered by Sri Lanka Technical College.
- Book-Keepers Higher Certificate in Commerce awarded by Sri Lanka Technical College or Polytechnic Institutes of the Ministry of Education.
- G.C.E. Ordinary Level with AAT Stage III, CIMA Stage II, or Chartered (CASL) Stage II.
- Any other qualification accepted by the Senate of the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
💰 Fees
Application Fee
LKR 1,500 (Non-refundable)
Course Fee
LKR 150,000, payable in three instalments.
🧾 Selection Process
Applicants will be selected through a Selection Test and/or Interview. Completed applications, together with certified copies of the required documents, must be submitted online through the university’s application portal.
⭐ Additional Benefit
CMA Exemptions
SEUSL states that graduates of the BCom programme are eligible for exemptions in nine subjects of the CMA qualification, providing an added advantage for students pursuing professional accounting qualifications.
📌 Source
Programme: Bachelor of Commerce (General) External Degree Programme – 2026
Application Closing Date: 28 August 2026









