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CONTACT USIf you have questions about entry requirements orprogramme information, please contact:Student Recruitment & AdmissionsGeneral Sir John Kotelawala Defence UniversityRatmalana,10390,Sri Lanka.2021Application forms andother relevant detailscould be downloaded fromthe KDU websiteTelwww.kdu.ac.lkFor questions about fees, please contact:International visits:If you don’t live in Sri Lanka, emailiro@kdu.ac.lkto arrange a private visit.Find us @www.kdu.ac.lk/internationalrelations/: 94 (0)11 263 2028 94 (0)11 263 5268 94 (0)11 263 8656 94 (0)11 263 8657E-mail : admissions@kdu.ac.lkWeb: www.kdu.ac.lkDeputy RegistrarBursar: 94 (0)11 263 4555 94 (0)71 021 9255International students please contact:Foreign Relations OfficerEmail : fro@kdu.ac.lkTel: 94 (0)11 263 2028 (Ext: 223): 94 (0)11 262 2601International Students, please contact:Foreign Relations OfficerEmail : fro@kdu.ac.lkTel: 94 (0)11 263 2028 (Ext: 223)For specific course enquiries contact the Student Recruitment & Admissions la uniIfyou need thisinformation in analternative format,please call ourt&Student RecruitmenAdmissions Office 94 (0)11 2622995Copyright C General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University All rights reserved.
WELCOMEGENERAL SIR JOHN KOTELAWALADEFENCE UNIVERSITYSince its inception in 1981,General Sir John Kotelawala DefenceUniversity (KDU) has been in the forefront ofdefence-related higher education in theSouth Asian region. It producesintellectually, physically and mentallyrobust graduates for the tri-servicesin the country.By opening its doors to civilian day scholarsin 2012, KDU expanded its scope further,and currently, the day-scholar programmehas become a phenomenal success. Theincreasing number of local and foreignstudents seeking placements in KDU degreeprogrammes each year reflects the local andinternational recognition for the Universityand its degree programmes.Today, KDU operates with nine fully-fledgedacademic faculties offering degrees that arebenchmarked with similar courses offeredby prestigious local and foreign universities.With its leadership with a futuristic visionand the well-qualified and dedicated staff,KDU is poised for reaching greater heights inhigher education globally.KDU Prospectus 202101
The Symbolic Composition of The University CrestThe Emblem of Sri Lanka Cross Swords The Anchor Two Wings The Torch -Allegiance to the NationSri Lanka ArmySri Lanka NavySri Lanka Air ForceEducationThe Mottoish rgguhs ljo;aFor the Motherland ForeverKDU Prospectus 202102
University FlagObjectsTo provide facilities to introduce officer cadets to the profession of arms, and guide them todevelop their knowledge and skills in the profession of arms, prior to being commissioned inthe Armed Forces.To provide for such courses of study and instructions in such branches of learning for officercadets, officers, public officers and other persons leading to the award of such degrees,diplomas and other academic distinctions.To foster a spirit of comradeship and goodwill and promote understanding amongst officercadets to develop their character, self confidence and qualities of leadership.To admit officer cadets, officers, public officers and other persons to follow such courses ofstudy and to hold examinations for the purpose of ascertaining the proficiency required onsuch courses of study and in such branches of learning.KDU Prospectus 202103
Notable Personalities fromKDU’s HistorySupreme Court Judge JusticePP SurasenaJudge Preethi Padman Surasena joinedintake 1 of KDA in 1981. He graduatedfrom KDA in 1984, and he becamean Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court ofthe Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lankain the year 1989. In 2005 he earned a LLMfrom Queen Mary and West Field College ofthe University of London. Subsequently, in theyear 2007 he was appointed as a High CourtJudge by HE President, of Sri Lanka.He became the Chairman of the Court ofAppeal in 2018 and Supreme Court judge in2019.Professor Kapila Perera PhDProfessor Kapila Perera joined the Sri Lanka Navy on 1st January 1985 as a Service Cadet ofKDA Intake 2. He became the first officer cadet to be graduated with a first class honoursdegree, thereafter he was privileged to earn a Doctoral degree. Professor Kapila Pereraserved as the Vice Chancellor of Moratuwa University, and currently he serves as theSecretary to the Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka.Admiral Jayanath ColombageAdmiral Colombage served the Sri Lanka Navyfor a period of 36 years and retired as theCommander of the Navy. He holds a PhD fromGeneral Sir John Kotelawala Defence University,Master of Science in Defence and StrategicStudies from Madras University and Master ofArts in International Studies from Kings College,London. His PhD thesis “Asymmetric Warfare atSea; the Case of Sri Lanka” has been publishedby Lambert Academic Publishing in Germany.Admiral, Professor Jayanath Colombagecurrently serves as the Secretary to the Ministryof Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka.Captain (Dr.) Madhura De AlwisMajor General KRP RowelMajor General Renuka Rowel commenced his military career byjoining the KDA Intake 2 as a service cadet. He has held a number ofkey appointments in command, staff and instructor fields in theArmy. His commands include Infantry Brigade commander, SignalBrigade Commander and Infantry Division Commander. He has alsobeen a Colonel General Staff, Brigadier General Staff and a memberof Directing Staff at Army Command and Staff college. He is arecipient of the Rana Wicrama medal for gallantry.KDU Prospectus 202104Captain (Dr) Madhura De Alwis achieved the significantlandmark of being the first ever medical student of KDU tobe qualified as Doctor of Medicine (MD). He joined KDU inthe year 2009 as an Officer Cadet of Intake 27. He was anoutstanding Officer Cadet who balanced military trainingwith education tremendously well.
The Vice Chancellor ofKDUSince its establishment in 1981, KDU has primarily been producing graduates in variousdisciplines needed for the tri-services in Sri Lanka. Yet, today, offering an alternative highereducational model that suits modern needs, KDU has opened its doors to civilian students bothlocal and foreign to realize their higher educational dreams in a unique learning environment inthe beautiful island of Sri Lanka.Within the last decade, KDU has developed into a well-recognized university in the region thatpaves the path for its students towards successful and satisfying careers, and it is consistentlymoving towards achieving excellence in the field of higher education. The secret of its success isits emphasis on the quality of its programmes, staff, facilities and graduates. Discipline andimmaculate planning have turned out to be the enabling grounds for the same.KDU curricula have been designed with proper emphasis on both theory and practice, andknowledge and skills so that our products fit in with needs for moulding well-roundedpersonalities to take up challenges irrespective of their subject disciplines. Hence, it provides thebest opportunities for the development of soft skills, personality and leadership through variousextra and co-curricalar activities. Students enjoy the privilege of being involved in any sports oraesthetic activity of their liking. Also they get many opportunities for social interaction throughvarious club activities in which they grow up to be well-balanced team players needed for themodern world of work.In sum, KDU offers our prospective students an unparalleled higher educational experience,fruitful and enjoyable. So, let me invite intelligent youth and wise parents to consider KDU fortheir higher educational needs. On our part, we will ensure that you leave our portals asconfident graduates acceptable in the competitive world of employment and entrepreneurshipanywhere in the world.I wish you all success !Major General Milinda Peiris RWP RSP VSV USPVice ChancellorKDU Prospectus 202105
CONTENTSWELCOME TO GENERAL SIR JOHN KOTELAWALA DEFENCE UNIVERSITYKDU at a glance07Globally Connected University in Sri Lanka0801WHY CHOOSE KDUWhy Study in Sri LankaTop Reasons for choosing KDULearn through researchUniversity Hospital of KDUSouthern CampusA Students’ life at KDUA Cadet’s life at KDU0910111213141609FACILITIES AND SUPPORTSupport servicesAccommodationPrint and Digital resourcesKDU Library networkSports facilities1719202122WHAT YOU CAN STUDY- Our Degree programmesDefence and Strategic StudiesMedicineEngineeringLawManagement, Social Sciences and HumanitiesAllied Health SciencesBuilt Environment and Spatial SciencesComputing2325273739455359HOW TO APPLYEntry RequirementsAdmission Procedure and Staying in touch6667KDU Affiliated InstitutesKDU International CollaborationsDegree Programme Index737475172363KDU Prospectus 202106
KDU at a glanceWe have over5600studentsOver1000members of staffOver 40 years1980of historyStudents from29overcountriesRanked4thamongworld 4OverUndergraduateand PostgraduateDegreesKDU Prospectus 202107
Globally Connected University in Sri LankaKDU hasevery singlefacility tosupportlearningIhavereceived morethan enoughsupport.I’mglad I madethe choice ofKDU to study formy degree.Itis a vibrantuniversity full offriendly andintelligentstudentsThe staffare friendlyand willing tohelpI had theopportunity tolearn in a verydisciplinedenvironmentSofar I havehad thegreatestexperience.Lots ofSocieties andSports clubsto joinFromSri LankaKDU Prospectus 202108Bhutan3 Hours2400 KmChina5 Hours3900 KmIndia2 Hours1500 KmMaldives1.5 Hours1000 KmNepal3 Hours2300 KmPakistan3 Hours2700 KmThere islots of supportfor studentsfrom counsellingto careerguidance
WHY STUDY INSRI LANKA?1EARN AN INTERNATIONAL DEGREE4Become a graduate with an internationaldegree from a globally recognizeduniversity and study in a world classeducation system.23UNCOMPLICATED VISA PROCESSINGVisa processing is online and quick.Document requirements are minimal.AFFORDABLE LIVING COSTLiving cost in Sri Lanka is 75% lesscompared to living costs in North America,Europe or in Australia.Covid-19PandemicONE OF THE SAFEST COUNTRIES IN THE REGIONSri Lanka is one of the safest countries in theregion. One of the best inclusive multiculturalnations to undertake your studies.5The mostgenerous countryduringEXPERIENCE THE LOCAL CUISINETHAT IS NOT HEAVY ON YOUR WALLETSTUDY INSRI LANKAEnjoy the variety in local cuisine thatbalances taste and nutrition along withall possible seafood at affordable prices.KDU Prospectus 202109
TOP 13 REASONSFOR CHOOSING KDUWe offer an outstanding experience for studentsand a world class education. We aim to inspire youto discover and sharpen your potential during yourtime at KDU.Affordable course feesExperienced FacultyAffordable fee structure forforeign students as comparedto other Universities withfacilities to pay in installmentsfor local students.We have a well-qualified andexperienced faculty(uniformed and civilian), with primefocus on achieving preseteducational goals.Character BuildingSport and RecreationalFacilitiesSpecial emphasis on characterdevelopment of students throughmentoring programmes.10Many sports and recreationalfacilities for the development ofmental and physicalwellbeing of students.Recognition ofRegulatory BodiesFree Education forOfficer CadetsOpportunity to jointhe Tri-ForcesAll KDU degree programmes arerecognized by the University GrantsCommission, Sri Lanka.Free education includingboarding and lodging facilitiestogether with a living allowancefor Officer Cadets.Bright opportunities forlocal students to join prestigiousofficer ranks of the Sri Lanka Army,Navy or Air Force.Internationallyrecognized universityExcellence in EducationAccommodation andLodging FacilitiesQuality education synchronized withthe latest teaching/ learningKDU is a member of the Internationaltechniquesand student-centeredAssociation of Universities (IAU) andmethodologies.the Association of CommonwealthUniversities (ACU).World Class Medical FacilitiesBroader HorizonAll students are provided withmedical assistance in thestate-of-the-art teachinghospital located in close proximity.Indusrial visits, interaction with theIndustry and regularly scheduledguest speaker lectures byrenowned scholars.Comfortable, well-furnished andhome like accommodation facilitiesfor selected local andall foreign students.Safe & DisciplinedEnvironmentSafe and secure environmentto study and complete yourstudies without interruptions.
Learn through research –KDU’s research excellenceDevelop your analytical skills at General Sir John Kotelwala Defence University by practicing what youlearn in the classroom and through hands-on research opportunities that we provide.General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) strives to strengthen the researchlandscape of the institution in particular and of the country in general. We believe our researchshould largely cater to the needs of the society, country and the world. Research at KDU standsfor publications in high impact journals, establishing collaborations with local and foreignresearch groups/ Institutes and commercialization of research. Our academic staff generateknowledge and make innovations in academic disciplines as diverse as health, biomedicine,biotechnology, engineering & technology, computing, social sciences, law, built environment,spatial sciences, international relations, management etc. Accordingly, we encourage all ourundergraduates to work with those academics and to practice their knowledge with hands-onexperience through engaging in research. In this endeavour, KDU academics and students oftenwork together as teams, bringing their research ideas onto one platform and coming up withnew knowledge and innovations.How we facilitate researchYou are the next generation of inventors. We want to provide youwith opportunities to be trained as future scientists. We haveteachers who are passionate on their subjects and therefore areconstantly engaged in research to update knowledge.We provide open access to resources for researchers throughstate-of-the-art laboratory facilities, such as the BiomedicalResearch Laboratories at the Faculty of Medicine, the Wind Tunneland the 24x7 Research Lab at the Faculty of Engineering, and theHigh-end Computer Modeling and Simulation Lab at the Faculty ofComputing, for student research.To facilitate commercialization of research through public-privatepartnerships as well as collaborations with other state sectorinstitutes, KDU has established its Institute for CombinatorialAdvanced Research and Education (KDU-CARE). KDU-CARE aims tosupport the commercialization of its research findings by bridgingthe gap between the university and industry.KDU organizes an annual International Research Conference (IRC),where researchers from around the world can disseminate theirfindings. We also recognize both academics and students whoproductively engage in research with research excellence awards.Get involvedYou will get many opportunities toconduct your own research and be apart of our ongoing research projects.Most courses include a dissertation ora research project, giving you thechance to study in depth a topic thatinterests you under the guidance ofan academic mentor. You can alsospend your free time involving inongoing research projects of ouracademic staff. Your contributiontowards publications/ patents willboost up your CV.You can also team up with fellowstudents and/or an academic mentorto work on your innovative ideas. KDUis always supportive towardsproviding you with necessary facilitiesin terms of guidance, physicalresources, as well as financialresources. You can also present andpublish your research findings at ourannual International ResearchConference (KDU-IRC).You can be involved in KDU-CAREprojects and expand your experienceby working on industry-orientedresearch and development activities.Explore our website,under ‘Research andDevelopment’ on the KDUmain site.KDU Prospectus 202111
UNIVERSITYHOSPITALKDU Prospectus 202112The 814 bed university hospital of KDU comprises of ultra-modern facilities with cuttingedge technology to provide round-the-clock emergency and trauma care and specializedtreatment of patients with diseases of all branches of medicine such as surgery,paediatrics and obstetrics, gynaecology and other medical and surgical specialties.The paying section of the hospital includes 50 paying beds and 6 suites with 120consultation rooms for private consultation facilities. It also comprises of astate-of-the-art auditorium equipped with all modern facilities, which is an ideal venuefor national and international conferences and seminars. The hospital also provides idealteaching facilities enabling live audio and video demonstrations of surgical and otherclinical procedures for Medical Students.
SOUTHERNCAMPUSKDU envisioned broadening its network back in the year2015 by establishing campuses in the peripheral Southand the North. Thus, when the opportunity arose forcommencing a University Village in the South, KDU tookup the brave challenge of establishing a fully-fledgedcampus from scratch on a 140-acre virgin land extentvested in it by the government.When completed, the Southern Campus emerged as aunique and picturesque campus surrounded by a naturalforest coverage, scenic lakes, and a breathtaking horizonseen from its building tops.With the recently established Hambanthota Port, MattalaInternational Airport and the connectivity to the capitalthrough the Southern Expressway, the Southern Campuswill be an ideal university campus for both local andforeign students reading for their degrees.Today, the Southern Campus comprises of the Faculty ofComputing and the Faculty of Built Environment andSpatial Sciences, offering several much sought afterdegree programmes. It is currently the home forapproximately one hundred students, housed in hostelsprovided by the university. Both Officer Cadets and DayScholars reside within the campus and learn together ina cordial atmosphere of mutual understanding andcomradeship.The campus provides its student population with libraryfacilities, computer laboratories with latest equipment,fully-equipped architectural studios, much neededsports and recreational facilities, and eventually a qualitytertiary education needed for producing balancedpersonalities.KDU Prospectus 202113
Student Life at KDUClub ActivitiesClub activities are an integral and interesting part of KDU student life, and they signify the holistic approach adopted byKDU in its higher educational model. Various clubs have been formed, and they are run by students themselves underguidance and supervision. These student-preferred activities inculcate in them the much needed team spirit,leadership traits and brotherhood among them. These clubs are also a haven for identifying and refining the hiddentalents of KDU undergraduates. They help develop soft skills in students essential for their overall personality growth.Rotaract ClubThe Rotaract Club of KDU was inaugurated and charted in 2013, and, as per the vision of the Vice Chancellor,the club prioritises conducting service projects which would benefit the immediate surrounding community ofthe University and the University itself. Moreover, emphasis is placed on soft skills development of the universitystudents. The membership consists of both Officer Cadets and Day Scholars, and both groups work hand in handto achieve the manifest “Fellowship through Service”.National Rover CrewThe Scouting Club is the latest addition to KDU club activities in 2020 as Rover Scouting Clubunder the patronage of Maj Gen Milinda Peiris, the Vice Chancellor andthe Chief Commissioner of Sri Lanka Scout Association. The purpose of the Club is tocontribute to the development of officer cadets and day scholars in achieving theirfull physical, intellectu
KDU’s History Captain (Dr.) Madhura De Alwis Captain (Dr) Madhura De Alwis achieved the significant landmark of being the first ever medical student of KDU to be qualified as Doctor of Medicine (MD). He joined KDU in the year 2009 as an Officer Cadet of Intake 27. He was an outstanding Officer Cadet who balanced military training
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