Welcome to the Student Affairs Branch Site
University of Ruhuna This site will provide information on student admission and welfare facilities available at University of Ruhuna. The Student Affairs Branch is responsible in handling issues relevant to wellbeing of students such as Hostel Facilities, Canteen Facilities, Mahapola Scholarship, Bursary Scholarship, Endowed Scholarships, Season tickets and other facilities. It also supervises and facilitate Student Unions, Societies and Associations as well.
University of Ruhuna This site will provide information on student admission and welfare facilities available at University of Ruhuna. The Student Affairs Branch is responsible in handling issues relevant to wellbeing of students such as Hostel Facilities, Canteen Facilities, Mahapola Scholarship, Bursary Scholarship, Endowed Scholarships, Season tickets and other facilities. It also supervises and facilitate Student Unions, Societies and Associations as well.
Endowed Scholarships
Other than the Mahapola and Bursary scholarships, students of the University can apply for financial assistance from the following scholarship schemes established by individual donors. Applications ( Download (Download/Application Form for Endowed Scolarship.pdf)) are invited by the Student Affairs Branch for every academic year and selection will be done by the Scholarship Committee of the University.
Other than the Mahapola and Bursary scholarships, students of the University can apply for financial assistance from the following scholarship schemes established by individual donors. Applications ( Download (Download/Application Form for Endowed Scolarship.pdf)) are invited by the Student Affairs Branch for every academic year and selection will be done by the Scholarship Committee of the University.
| Name of the Scholarship Program | No. of Scholarships per Academic Year/Batch | Duration of the Scholarship | Annual Value of the Scholarship (Rs.) | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandrapala Weerakoon | 3 | 3 years | 10,000.00 | The Scholarship will be given to economically deprived
students after they are successful in their first examination.
i.e. 2 MBBS of Faculty of Medicine, 1 year Examination of Faculty of Science, 1 year Examination of Faculty of Engineering |
| K.G.K. Wedahitha | 2 | Once | 5000.00 | The Scholarship will be given to economically deprived students who have sat their A/L examination at Walgama Maha Vidyalaya, Matara and / or Sujatha Balika Vidyalaya, Matara |
| Ensina Wickramasekara | 4 (no. of scholarships will be depended on the Fund availability at the time of evaluation) | Once | 500.00 | The Scholarship will be given to economically deprived students whose annual family income is less than Rs. 144,000.00 and successful in their first examination. |
| Jayamini Samaraweera Memorial | 1 | 4 years | 25000.00 | The Scholarship will be awarded to the needy and qualified students selected from the District of Matara to continue their University education at Faculty of Engineering |
| Prof. Ranmuthu Wijenayaka | 1 | Once | 7500.00 | The Scholarship will be awarded to an internal student of Faculty of Science who obtains highest aggregate for Chemistry at the BSc.(General) Degree level I and Level II examinations |
| Martin Wickramasinghe | 1 | Once | 1000.00 | The Scholarship will be awarded to an internal student of Faculty of Science who obtains highest aggregate for Biology and Physics at the BSc. (General) Degree level I examination. |
| Rev. Dr.Walpola Piyananda Tero | 1 | Once | 5000.00 | The Scholarship will be awarded to an internal student of Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences who selected to follow BA. (Special) Degree in Buddhist Philosophy by obtaining highest aggregate for Buddhist Philosophy at the 1st year Examination |
| Yuri Nagai | 1 | Once | 10000.00 | The Scholarship will be awarded to an internal student of Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences who selected to follow BA. (Special) Degree in Buddhist Philosophy/Pali/Buddhist Culture by obtaining highest aggregate for Buddhist Philosophy / Pali / Buddhist Culture at the 1st year Examination |
| Rev. Jim Sum Nam | 1 | Once | 4000.00 | The Scholarship will be awarded to an internal student of Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences who selected to follow BA. (Special) Degree in Buddhist Culture by obtaining highest aggregate for Buddhist Culture at the 1st year Examination |
| Jastin Wijayawardena Memorial Scholarship> | 1 | Once | 5000.00 | The Scholarship will be awarded to an internal student of Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences who selected to follow BA. (Special) Degree in Sinhala by obtaining highest aggregate for Sinhala at the 1st year Examination |
| W.A. Gimona Memorial Scholarship | 1 | Once | 1000.00 | he Scholarship will be awarded to an internal student of Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technolog who selected to follow BSc. (Special) Degree in Fisheries Biology. |
| Dr. M.A. Kulathilaka Memorial | 1 | Once | 2000.00 | The Scholarship will be awarded to an internal student of Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, who obtains a first or second class at the second examination for MBBS and scores the highest marks above 70% in Anatomy. |
| Mrs.Jayantha Sriya Rasaputhram Memorial | 1 | Once | 5000.00 | The Scholarship will be awarded to an economically deprived student selected to follow MBBS Degree from Matara District and whose annual family income is less than Rs. 6,000.00 |
| Prof. Ranaweera Banda Memorial | 1 | Once | 18000.00 | The Scholarship will be awarded to an economically deprived student of Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences who selected to follow BA. (Special) Degree in Sociology. |
| Sisu Diriya Scholarship (SDSP) | 1 (no. of scholarships will be depended on the Fund availability at the time of evaluation) | 1 year | 10000.00 | The Scholarship will be awarded to economically deprived students of Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology who obtains better grades for minimum 60% of the course units of level I and whose annual family income is less than Rs. 300,000.00. |
| Ruhuna Engineering Faculty Scholarship Found (RUEFSF) | 1 (no. of scholarships will be depended on the Fund availability at the time of evaluation) | 1 year | 15000.00 | The Scholarship will be awarded to economically deprived students of Faculty of Engineering as decided by RUEFSF. |
| Ruhuna Science Faculty Scholarship Fund (RSFSF) | 1 (no. of scholarships will be depended on the Fund availability at the time of evaluation) | 1 year | 15000.00 | The Scholarship will be awarded to economically deprived students of Faculty of Science as decided by RSFSF |
External Financial Assistance
Students who do not receive Mahapola or Bursary scholarships are eligible to apply for the following scholarships given by external organizations/institutes.
Students who do not receive Mahapola or Bursary scholarships are eligible to apply for the following scholarships given by external organizations/institutes.
- University Grant Commission
Applications for the following scholarships are invited by the University Grants Commission for every academic year. (www.ugc.ac.lk)
- Endowed Scholarship
- Tsunami Scholarship
- Mitsubishi Corporation International
- Commercial Bank Scholarships Scheme
- Ministry of Higher Education
Applications for the following scholarship are invited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Highways.( http://www.mohe.gov.lk)
- P O H Scholarship
- Other
Applications for the following scholarships could be obtained from relevant institutions.
- Education Employees Cooperative Thrift & Credit Society Ltd. (EECTCS)
- Watawala Plantation
- Petroleum Corporation
- Sri Lanka Ports Authority
- Commercial Bank of Ceylon
- Government Officers Benefit Association
- Colombo Youth Buddhists Association
- Sri Lanka Police Central Welfare Council Benefit Scheme
Vice Chancellor´s and Dean´s Awards
Vice Chancellor´s and Dean´s Awards will be awarded annually to the students with the best overall performances in each Faculty under the approved marking scheme. These awards are funded by the University and administered by the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor with collaboration of Faculties and assistance of the Examination and the Student Affairs branches.
Vice Chancellor´s and Dean´s Awards will be awarded annually to the students with the best overall performances in each Faculty under the approved marking scheme. These awards are funded by the University and administered by the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor with collaboration of Faculties and assistance of the Examination and the Student Affairs branches.
- The Vice Chancellor´s Awards and Vice Chancellor´s List for Overall Performance
Best overall student who completed the degree of each Faculty will be selected under the approved marking scheme and A Gold Medal and a certificate of achievement will be awarded at the General Convocation. Next two best students of each faculty will be included in the Vice Chancellor´s list. - Dean´s Awards and Dean´s List for Overall Performance
Best five students in each batch of every Faculty will be selected under the approved marking scheme. A certificate of achievement and a cash prize of Rs.10, 000.00 will be awarded to the the Best overall student of each batch annually at an award ceremony held at the Faculty.
Hostel Accommodation
The University of Ruhuna provides hostel accommodation for about 2000 students at present. With the completion of new hostels under the project of Ministry of Higher education and Highways, 1200 additional students can be provided hostel accommodation by the end of first quarter of 2016.
All students who wish to apply for hostel accommodation should submit their applications by hand or registered post to reach the Assistant Registrar / Student Affairs (for hostels at Wellamadama premises) or the Assistant Registrar of relevant Faculty (for hostels at Mapalana, Hapugala and Karapitiya premises) before the due dates.
According to the Hostel Policy of the University,about 80% of available places students studying in the first and final year will be provided hostel facilities based on the marking scheme approved by the University. The marks will be allocated for distance/ family income/ special reasons related to parents/ special reasons related to siblings of the student.
About 20% of available places at hostels will be allocated to the each of following categories: main office bearers (President/ Vice President/ Secretary/ Junior Treasurer/ Editor) of Student Unions; student selected for University Sport teams and students with dire economic difficulties and physical disabilities; Students study in the second and third year can also apply for hostel accommodation and allocation will be made base on the availability of vacant places under a partial payment of utility charges.
The University of Ruhuna provides hostel accommodation for about 2000 students at present. With the completion of new hostels under the project of Ministry of Higher education and Highways, 1200 additional students can be provided hostel accommodation by the end of first quarter of 2016.
All students who wish to apply for hostel accommodation should submit their applications by hand or registered post to reach the Assistant Registrar / Student Affairs (for hostels at Wellamadama premises) or the Assistant Registrar of relevant Faculty (for hostels at Mapalana, Hapugala and Karapitiya premises) before the due dates.
According to the Hostel Policy of the University,about 80% of available places students studying in the first and final year will be provided hostel facilities based on the marking scheme approved by the University. The marks will be allocated for distance/ family income/ special reasons related to parents/ special reasons related to siblings of the student.
About 20% of available places at hostels will be allocated to the each of following categories: main office bearers (President/ Vice President/ Secretary/ Junior Treasurer/ Editor) of Student Unions; student selected for University Sport teams and students with dire economic difficulties and physical disabilities; Students study in the second and third year can also apply for hostel accommodation and allocation will be made base on the availability of vacant places under a partial payment of utility charges.
Canteen Facilities
University of Ruhuna provides facilities to operate student canteens and staff canteens for the benefit of University community. The service providers will be selected through National Competitive Bidding procedure for every one year period. Some facilities are provided free of charge to the service providers by the University for providing health meals under minimum cost.
Canteen Committees consisting relevant stake holders of the University have been established to monitor the proper management and maintenance of each student canteen of the University.
List of student canteens operating at present are as follows:
University of Ruhuna provides facilities to operate student canteens and staff canteens for the benefit of University community. The service providers will be selected through National Competitive Bidding procedure for every one year period. Some facilities are provided free of charge to the service providers by the University for providing health meals under minimum cost.
Canteen Committees consisting relevant stake holders of the University have been established to monitor the proper management and maintenance of each student canteen of the University.
List of student canteens operating at present are as follows:
- Wellamadama 02 Girls’ Hostel Canteen
- Wellamadama 03 Girls’ Hostel Canteen
- Maddawatta Boys’ Hostel Canteen
- Eliyakanda Boys’ Hostel Canteen
- Gymnasium Canteen
- Student Centre Canteen(Upper canteen)
- Student Canteen at Faculty of Agriculture
- Student Canteen at Faculty of Medicine
- Student Canteen I and II at Faculty of Engineering
- Student Canteen at Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology
Photocopying Services
University of Ruhuna provides facilities to operate photocopy services at faculties and libraries for the benefit of students. The service providers will be selected through National competitive Bidding procedure for every one year period.
Photocopying services are available at following locations:
University of Ruhuna provides facilities to operate photocopy services at faculties and libraries for the benefit of students. The service providers will be selected through National competitive Bidding procedure for every one year period.
Photocopying services are available at following locations:
- Main Library, Wellamadama, Matara
- Main Library and Student Centre , Faculty of Engineering, Hapugala,Galle
- Faculty of Medicine, Karapitiya, Galle
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Wellamadama, Matara
- Faculty of Science, Wellamadama, Matara
- Faculty of Agriculture, Mapalana, Matara
Issuing of Season Tickets for travelling by Trains and CTB
Season tickets for students to travel by trains and CTB buses are issued only for a limited distance. Those students who are not eligible for hostel facilities can apply for season tickets annually.
Season tickets for students to travel by trains and CTB buses are issued only for a limited distance. Those students who are not eligible for hostel facilities can apply for season tickets annually.
Students’ Unions/ Societies and Associations
In terms of sections 115 and 116 of the Universities Act No.16 of 1978 and as amended, the recognition of Student Unions / Societies and other Associations in University shall be made with the approval of the Council. All Student Unions/ the Societies and other Associations should renew their registration in the University annually and submit annual financial statement for auditing.
In terms of sections 115 and 116 of the Universities Act No.16 of 1978 and as amended, the recognition of Student Unions / Societies and other Associations in University shall be made with the approval of the Council. All Student Unions/ the Societies and other Associations should renew their registration in the University annually and submit annual financial statement for auditing.
Student Counseling Service
The student counseling service of University of Ruhuna provides services and programmes which promote the personal development and psychological well-being of students. It also helps to develop a conducive environment to maximize students` educational attainments. Students will have the opportunity to privately and confidentially discuss their various psychological, social and financial issues or any other difficulty they face during their university education with the student counselors and obtain advices. Students will be directed to the professional psychological counselor of the University whenever needed.
The University has appointed a Senior Student Counselor for the University and Deputy Senior Student Counselors & number of Student Counselors for each faculty to maintain student counseling activities under the guidance of Deputy Vice Chancellor. Most of the student counselors have undergone special trainings on counseling and they have been directed through a Student Counselor guide.
An external Professional Counselor has been appointed to provide services for needy students and staff and he is available in every Tuesday from 1 .00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m at the Medical Center of the University. Information of the Senior Student Counselor and Deputy Senior Student Counselors appointed for each Faculty is as follows:
Senior Student Counselor
Deputy Senior Student Counselors
Faculty of Agriculture- Student Counselors
Faculty of Science- Student Counselors
Faculty of Engineering - Student Counselors
Faculty of Technology – Student Counselors
The student counseling service of University of Ruhuna provides services and programmes which promote the personal development and psychological well-being of students. It also helps to develop a conducive environment to maximize students` educational attainments. Students will have the opportunity to privately and confidentially discuss their various psychological, social and financial issues or any other difficulty they face during their university education with the student counselors and obtain advices. Students will be directed to the professional psychological counselor of the University whenever needed.
The University has appointed a Senior Student Counselor for the University and Deputy Senior Student Counselors & number of Student Counselors for each faculty to maintain student counseling activities under the guidance of Deputy Vice Chancellor. Most of the student counselors have undergone special trainings on counseling and they have been directed through a Student Counselor guide.
An external Professional Counselor has been appointed to provide services for needy students and staff and he is available in every Tuesday from 1 .00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m at the Medical Center of the University. Information of the Senior Student Counselor and Deputy Senior Student Counselors appointed for each Faculty is as follows:
Senior Student Counselor
| Name | Designation | Department | Period of Service | Contacts No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Amila Buddhika Sirisena | Senior Lecturer | Dept. of Marketing. Faculty of Management | 2019.06.10 2022.06.09 | 0777285665 |
Deputy Senior Student Counselors
| Name | Designation | Department | Period of Service | Contacts No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. (Mr) S.L.J Fernando | Senior Lecturer | Dept. of Geography. Faculty of H&SS | 2019.01.02 2020.01.01 | 0719178190 |
| Dr. (Mr)W.M.K.R.T. Bandara | Senior Lecturer | Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering. Faculty of Engineering | 2019.02.15 2020.02.14 | |
| Dr. (Mr) S . Wanniarachchi | Senior Lecturer | Dept. of Chemistry. Faculty of Science | 2019.06.21 2020.06.20 | |
| Dr. (Mrs) Amani Mannakkara | Senior Lecturer | Dept. of Agriculture Biology | 2019.07.11 2020.07.10 |
Faculty of Agriculture- Student Counselors
| Name | Designation | Department | Period of Service | Contacts No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. W.W.I.U. Wickramarachchi | Probationary Lecturer | Dept. of Agricultural Biology | 2019.06.13 2020.06.12 | |
| Miss. R.H.G.B. Prabhashini | Probationary Lecturer | Dept. of Agricultural Biology | 2019.06.13 2020.06.12 | |
| Dr. M.A.P.D.P. Wickramarathne | Senior Lecturer | Dept. of Agricultural Economics | 2019.06.13 2020.06.12 | |
| Mrs. A. Liyanage | Probationary Lecturer | Dept. of Agricultural Biology | 2019.06.13 2020.06.12 | |
| Dr. G.C. Samaraweera | Senior Lecturer (Grade I) | Dept. of Agricultural Economics | 2019.06.13 2020.06.12 | |
| Dr. D.M. Gamage | Probationary Lecturer | Dept. of Agricultural Biology | 2019.06.13 2020.06.12 | |
| Mr. P.D.C. Perera | Probationary Lecturer | Dept. of Agricultural Biology | 2019.06.13 2020.06.12 | |
| Mr. U.I. Samarawickrama | Probationary Lecturer | Dept. of Soil Science | 2019.06.13 2020.06.12 | |
| Mr. P.V.S. Harshana | Probationary Lecturer | Dept. of Agricultural Economics | 2019.06.13 2020.06.12 |
Faculty of Science- Student Counselors
| Name | Designation | Department | Period of Service | Contacts No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Y.M.A.L.W. Yapa | Senior Lecturer | Dept. of Chemistry Faculty of Science | 2019.10.17 2020.10.16 | |
| Dr. W.P.S.N. Wijeweera | Senior Lecturer | Dept. of Zoology Faculty of Science | 2019.11.09 2020.11.08 | |
| Dr. K.D. Prasangika | Senior Lecturer | Dept. of Mathematics Faculty of Science | 2019.11.09 2020.11.08 |
Faculty of Engineering - Student Counselors
| Name | Designation | Department | Period of Service | Contacts No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. (Mr) K.J.C. Kumara | Senior Lecturer | Dept. of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering | 2019.11.01 2020.10.31 | |
| DDr. (Mr) N.H. Priyankara | Senior Lecturer | Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering | 2019.11.01 2020.10.31 | |
| Dr. T.N. Wickramarachchi(Mrs) | Senior Lecturer | Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering | 2019.11.01 2020.10.31 | thushara@cee.ruh.ac.lk |
| Dr. U.I.K. Galappaththi(Mr) | Senior Lecturer | Dept. of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering | 2019.11.01 2020.10.31 | galappaththi@mme.ruh.ac.lk |
| Dr. H.P.V. Withana | Senior Lecturer | Dept of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering | 2019.02.15 2020.02.14 | |
| Dr. K.M.I.U. Ranaweera | Senior Lecturer | Electrical & Information Engineering, Faculty of Engineering | 2019.11.01 2020.10.31 | |
| Dr. W.T.G. Samantha | Senior Lecturer | Dept of Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Engineering | 2019.11.01 2020.10.31 | |
| Mr.J.J. Garusing | Senior Assistant Librarian | Faculty of Engineering | 2019.11.01 2020.10.31 |
Faculty of Technology – Student Counselors
| Name | Designation | Department | Period of Service | Contacts No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. H.T.G. Milinda | Prob. Lecturer | Dept. of Engineering Technology Faculty of Technology | 2019.01.01 2019.12.31 | |
| Mrs. C.R. Liyanage | Prob. Lecturer | Dept. of Information and Communication Technology Faculty of Technology | 2019.01.01 2019.12.31 | |
| Ms. M.P.I.R. Paranawithana | Prob. Lecturer | Dept. of Information and Communication Technology Faculty of Technology | 2019.01.01 2019.12.31 | |
| Mrs. H.M.N.N. Herath | Prob. Lecturer | Dept. of Multidisciplinary Studies. Faculty of Technology | 2019.01.01 2019.12.31 | |
| Dr. Ellawala K.C. Pradeep | Senior Lecturer | Dept. of Bio System Technology Faculty of Technology | 2019.01.01 2019.12.31 | |
| Mr. H.T.G. Milinda | Prob. Lecturer | Dept. of Bio System Technology Faculty of Technology | 2019.01.01 2019.12.31 |
Health Service
The Health services are provided to student and staff through the main Medical Centre of the University at Wellamadama Premises and Medical Centers at Faculty of Engineering and Agriculture. Three medical officers including University Chief Medical Officer and other health staff are attached to the Main Medical Centre. The centre provides following medical facilities for the university students, staff and families of the staff on every working day.
Two separate medical centers operate at the faculties of Agriculture and Engineering will provide the same services as listed above. In addition, a Dental doctor is available at the Dental Clinic of the main Medical Centre and provides services on every working day Contact details of Medical officers are as follows;
Main Medical Centre (Wellamadama, Matara)
Actg. Chief Medical Officer;
Dr. M.D. Milton (041-22247002 Ext. 2121)
Medical Officers:
Dr. L.S. Yapa (Main Medical Centre, Wellamadama, Matara)
Dr. A. Weerasinghe (Main Medical Centre, Wellamadama, Matara)
Dental Surgeon
Dr. (Mrs.) Atapattu (041-22247002 Ext. 2165)
Medical Centre, Faculty of Agriculture, Mapalana
Medical Officers:
Dr. A.S. Leelasena (041-2292200 Ext.355)
Medical Centre, Faculty of Engineering, Hapugala
Medical Officers:
Dr. K.A.D. Gunarathna (091-245765-8 Ext. 1405)
The Health services are provided to student and staff through the main Medical Centre of the University at Wellamadama Premises and Medical Centers at Faculty of Engineering and Agriculture. Three medical officers including University Chief Medical Officer and other health staff are attached to the Main Medical Centre. The centre provides following medical facilities for the university students, staff and families of the staff on every working day.
- Treatment for patients
- Prevention of spreading of infections through vaccination and treatment, health education
- Counseling, specially for psychiatric illnesses
- Basic medical laboratory tests
- Referring of patients to the General Hospital Matara for admission, special clinics and surgery
- Monitoring of sanitary and hygienic conditions of all university canteens, hostel canteens and hostels
- Education of students on first aids
- Doctors from Health Department are invited to advise students on relevant health issues whenever necessary.
- Arrangement of first aid team for various University functions, sports and other festivals
Two separate medical centers operate at the faculties of Agriculture and Engineering will provide the same services as listed above. In addition, a Dental doctor is available at the Dental Clinic of the main Medical Centre and provides services on every working day Contact details of Medical officers are as follows;
Main Medical Centre (Wellamadama, Matara)
Actg. Chief Medical Officer;
Dr. M.D. Milton (041-22247002 Ext. 2121)
Medical Officers:
Dr. L.S. Yapa (Main Medical Centre, Wellamadama, Matara)
Dr. A. Weerasinghe (Main Medical Centre, Wellamadama, Matara)
Dental Surgeon
Dr. (Mrs.) Atapattu (041-22247002 Ext. 2165)
Medical Centre, Faculty of Agriculture, Mapalana
Medical Officers:
Dr. A.S. Leelasena (041-2292200 Ext.355)
Medical Centre, Faculty of Engineering, Hapugala
Medical Officers:
Dr. K.A.D. Gunarathna (091-245765-8 Ext. 1405)
Career Guidance Unit
The core objective of the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) of University of Ruhuna is to develop / improve soft skills of undergraduates and to promote themselves in the highly competitive job market. The unit was established in the year 2000 and the unit is presently administered by a Director appointed by the Vice Chancellor. Activities of the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) are monitored by the Deputy Vice Chancellor under the guidance of the Vice Chancellor. Four Career Guidance Counselors and supportive staff are available to facilitate the activities organized by the CGU. The unit is regularly conducting workshops and training programs to meets its objectives. Main activities conducted by the CGU are as follows :
Director
Mr. A.C. Karunarathna,
Senior Lecturer,
Faculty of Management and Finance
0716054017
0412224002 Ext. 2132
Career Guidance Advisers
Ms. Sujeewa Dilrukshi Vidanagamage
Ms. Pubudu Mallawaarchchi
Ms. Udari Nisanasala
Ms. R.M.A.S. Rathnayake
The core objective of the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) of University of Ruhuna is to develop / improve soft skills of undergraduates and to promote themselves in the highly competitive job market. The unit was established in the year 2000 and the unit is presently administered by a Director appointed by the Vice Chancellor. Activities of the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) are monitored by the Deputy Vice Chancellor under the guidance of the Vice Chancellor. Four Career Guidance Counselors and supportive staff are available to facilitate the activities organized by the CGU. The unit is regularly conducting workshops and training programs to meets its objectives. Main activities conducted by the CGU are as follows :
- Awareness Programmes
- Career Development Training Programmes
- Entrepreneurship Development Programme
- Leadership/ Soft Skills Development Programs
- International Link Programme
- Annual Job Fairs and other relevant events
Director
Mr. A.C. Karunarathna,
Senior Lecturer,
Faculty of Management and Finance
0716054017
0412224002 Ext. 2132
Career Guidance Advisers
Ms. Sujeewa Dilrukshi Vidanagamage
Ms. Pubudu Mallawaarchchi
Ms. Udari Nisanasala
Ms. R.M.A.S. Rathnayake
Payment of Bursary Scholarships
Every student who registered at the University of Ruhuna will be issued an application for Bursary. The students who satisfy the eligibility criteria given in the University Grants Commission Circular: 856 and 900 will be awarded the Bursary scholarships. Students who wish to apply for Bursary scholarships should complete the application forms and hand over to Grama Niladari of the division with all relevant documents enabling him/her to dispatch the same through the Divisional Secretary to reach Assistant Registrar/Student Affairs on or before the closing date.
Students are selected for full or half Bursary scholarship according to the marking scheme of the Bursary Scholarship. Payments are made in 10 installments per academic year and a student selected for full bursary will receive Rs.4000/- and a student selected for half bursary will receive Rs.3900/- per installment from the University Grants Commission.
All selected students are requested to mandate a bank account at the Peoples’ Bank (in any branch) and to submit the details of account to the Student Affairs Branch for payment arrangements. The payment will be made for all students who sign the signature sheet for Bursary Scholarship every month by crediting to the bank accounts. Students will be informed by notices about the dates on which these installments will be paid by the Student Affairs Branch.
Those who fail to sign the signature sheets before the dead line can appeal to obtain the relevant Bursary installments by forwarding a duly completed application form with evidence to support the reason for not signing within the same month through the Dean of the Faculty to the approval of the Deputy Vice Chancellor.
Students who have been rejected for Bursary scholarships at the initial selection can verify their application and appeal with proof of changes in the income (retirement, death, pension etc. of parents/guardian).
The payment of Bursary/Mahapola scholarship to any student may be completely stopped or temporarily suspended for any one or more of the following reasons:
Every student who registered at the University of Ruhuna will be issued an application for Bursary. The students who satisfy the eligibility criteria given in the University Grants Commission Circular: 856 and 900 will be awarded the Bursary scholarships. Students who wish to apply for Bursary scholarships should complete the application forms and hand over to Grama Niladari of the division with all relevant documents enabling him/her to dispatch the same through the Divisional Secretary to reach Assistant Registrar/Student Affairs on or before the closing date.
Students are selected for full or half Bursary scholarship according to the marking scheme of the Bursary Scholarship. Payments are made in 10 installments per academic year and a student selected for full bursary will receive Rs.4000/- and a student selected for half bursary will receive Rs.3900/- per installment from the University Grants Commission.
All selected students are requested to mandate a bank account at the Peoples’ Bank (in any branch) and to submit the details of account to the Student Affairs Branch for payment arrangements. The payment will be made for all students who sign the signature sheet for Bursary Scholarship every month by crediting to the bank accounts. Students will be informed by notices about the dates on which these installments will be paid by the Student Affairs Branch.
Those who fail to sign the signature sheets before the dead line can appeal to obtain the relevant Bursary installments by forwarding a duly completed application form with evidence to support the reason for not signing within the same month through the Dean of the Faculty to the approval of the Deputy Vice Chancellor.
Students who have been rejected for Bursary scholarships at the initial selection can verify their application and appeal with proof of changes in the income (retirement, death, pension etc. of parents/guardian).
The payment of Bursary/Mahapola scholarship to any student may be completely stopped or temporarily suspended for any one or more of the following reasons:
- If a student fails to pass any examination completely, provided however, that the Bursary may be paid to any student who has been referred at the first year examination and who is following the course of study prescribed for the second year.
- If a student does not pursue his studies diligently.
- If the student conduct himself/herself in an indiscipline manner.
- For any other valid reason which is to be decided upon at the discretion of the Vice Chancellor
Payment of Mahapola Scholarships
University Grants Commission selects students who satisfy the eligibility criteria to receive the Mahapola scholarships in every admission year. The selected list of students will be sent to Mahapola Trust Fund for monthly payments.
Mahapola scholarships are awarded in two different basis namely merit scholarships and ordinary scholarships. Merit scholarships are awarded to the students who have scored highest marks at G.C.E. A/L examination and ordinary scholarships are awarded to the students from families of lower income levels.10% of the total number of scholarships will be awarded on merit basis and balance 90% will be ordinary scholarships.
Payments are made in 10 installments per academic year and a student receives a sum of Rs.5050/- or Rs.5000/- per installment as merit or ordinary scholarship jointly from the Mahapola Trust Fund and University Grants Commission.
Selected students are requested to mandate a bank account at the Peoples’ Bank (in any branch) and to submit the details of account to the Student Affairs Branch for payment arrangements. The payment will be made for all students who sign the signature sheets of the Mahapola scholarships every month by crediting to the bank accounts. Students will be informed by notices about the dates on which these installments will be paid by the Student Affairs Branch.
Those who fail to sign the signature sheets before the dead line can appeal to obtain relevant Mahapola scholarship installment by forwarding a duly completed application form with evidence to support the reason for not signing within the same month through the Dean of the Faculty to the approval of the Deputy Vice Chancellor.
The Mahapola scholarship payment will be suspended by the Mahapola Trust Fund if a student fails to sign in the sign sheets for two consecutive months.
University Grants Commission selects students who satisfy the eligibility criteria to receive the Mahapola scholarships in every admission year. The selected list of students will be sent to Mahapola Trust Fund for monthly payments.
Mahapola scholarships are awarded in two different basis namely merit scholarships and ordinary scholarships. Merit scholarships are awarded to the students who have scored highest marks at G.C.E. A/L examination and ordinary scholarships are awarded to the students from families of lower income levels.10% of the total number of scholarships will be awarded on merit basis and balance 90% will be ordinary scholarships.
Payments are made in 10 installments per academic year and a student receives a sum of Rs.5050/- or Rs.5000/- per installment as merit or ordinary scholarship jointly from the Mahapola Trust Fund and University Grants Commission.
Selected students are requested to mandate a bank account at the Peoples’ Bank (in any branch) and to submit the details of account to the Student Affairs Branch for payment arrangements. The payment will be made for all students who sign the signature sheets of the Mahapola scholarships every month by crediting to the bank accounts. Students will be informed by notices about the dates on which these installments will be paid by the Student Affairs Branch.
Those who fail to sign the signature sheets before the dead line can appeal to obtain relevant Mahapola scholarship installment by forwarding a duly completed application form with evidence to support the reason for not signing within the same month through the Dean of the Faculty to the approval of the Deputy Vice Chancellor.
The Mahapola scholarship payment will be suspended by the Mahapola Trust Fund if a student fails to sign in the sign sheets for two consecutive months.