Advanced Certificate in Laboratory Technology
Natural Sciences

The aim of the Advanced certificate in Laboratory Technology programme is to provide a basic scientific knowledge and training needed for employees in laboratories of government and private sector and to provide necessary qualifications to any intere …

Duration : Minimum 1 year

Course Fee : Rs 1020/= per credit (1st installment 60% (Rs. 18,360/+ Rs 4200/== Rs 22,560/=) and 2nd installment 40% (Rs 13,920/=)

Issuing of Applications : January 28, 2024

Closing Date for Applications : February 28, 2024

Bachelor of Arts Honors in Library and Information Studies
Humanities and Social Sciences, Information Studies Unit

The BA Hons (LIS) degree offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Open University of Sri Lanka is designed for holders of a three-year LIS Diploma. The program focuses on managing knowledge resources, utilizing modern technolog …

Duration : 04 Years

Course Fee : Approximately Rs. 250,000

Issuing of Applications : February 20, 2026

Closing Date for Applications : April 25, 2026

Certificate in Sinhala as a Second Language
Department of Language Studies

This programme focuses on developing the four major language skills, viz. listening, speaking, reading and writing and also the appropriate use of grammar. The programme also pays special attention to the needs of employees in the public sector and p …

Duration : Minimum 1 years

Course Fee :

Issuing of Applications : December 15, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : February 17, 2026

Advanced Certificate in Sinhala as a Second Language
Department of Language Studies

This course is designed for students studying Sinhala as a Second Language and also for those employed and working in government institution who wish to acquire additional Language proficiency in Sinhala.

Duration : 01 Year

Course Fee : Rs 30,000/ =(Approximately)

Issuing of Applications : December 15, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : February 17, 2026

Certificate in Tamil as a Second Language
Department of Language Studies

This programme focuses on developing the four major language skills, viz. listening, speaking, reading and writing and also the appropriate use of grammar. The programme also pays special attention to the needs of employees in the public sector and p …

Duration : Minimum 1 years

Course Fee :

Issuing of Applications : December 15, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : February 17, 2026

Advanced Certificate in Tamil as a Second Language
Department of Language Studies

This course is designed for students studying Tamil as a Second Language and also for those employed and working in government institution who wish to acquire additional Language proficiency in Tamil.

Duration : 01 Year

Course Fee : Rs 30,000/ =(Approximately)

Issuing of Applications : December 15, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : February 17, 2026

Advanced Certificate in Science programme (Foundation Courses for Science & Engineering Degree)
Natural Sciences

The Advanced Certificate in Science Programme  (ACS) is designed to encourage those without the basic entry qualifications to pursue higher studies in Bachelor of Degree, Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BIT) and  Bachelor of Industrial Studies (B …

Duration : 1 Year for (Science students); 2 Years (for non-Science students)

Course Fee : LRK 1,300/= per credit

Issuing of Applications : December 19, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : February 1, 2026

Bachelor of Arts in English and English Language Teaching
Department of Language Studies

The graduate of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, OUSL who has completed the BA Honours in English and ELT, is an effective communicator who can present ideas clearly with a sensitivity to his/her audience, a critical reader, a knowledge …

Duration : Minimum 04 Years

Course Fee :

Issuing of Applications : April 20, 2026

Closing Date for Applications : June 10, 2026

Advanced Certificate in English for Professional Communication
Department of Language Studies

The Advanced Certificate in English for Professional Communication offers learners the opportunity to enhance their communication abilities and develop the language skills needed to function effectively in professional settings.

Duration : 01 Year

Course Fee :

Issuing of Applications : March 30, 2026

Closing Date for Applications : May 29, 2026

Certificate in English for General Communication
Department of Language Studies

The Certificate in English for General Communication is designed to equip learners with foundational language skills for effective communication in a range of informal and formal contexts.

Duration : 01 Year

Course Fee :

Issuing of Applications : March 30, 2026

Closing Date for Applications : May 29, 2026