You can explore all the programs offered by The Open University of Sri Lanka using the search options provided below.

Bachelor of Science Honours in Nursing
Department of Nursing

Duration : Minimum 2 years

Course Fee : Rs. 243, 900.00

Issuing of Applications : May 15, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : July 26, 2025

Advanced Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (ESBM)
Department of Organizational Studies

In Sri Lanka, many businesses fall under the small business category, with most located outside Colombo. Small enterprises play a key role in generating rural employment. Recognizing the socio-economic value of these ventures, the government has impl …

Duration : One Academic Year

Course Fee : Approximately Rs. 34,300.00 (payable in two installments)

Issuing of Applications : May 5, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : June 15, 2025

Short Course in Human Centered Design with Young People
Regional Educational Services

This is a course that is offered by the Department of Social Studies in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Commonwealth. The course will be launched in 2024, to commemorate the ‘Year of Youth – 2024’ – while also aspiring to …

Duration : 03 months

Course Fee : Rs 15,000/=

Issuing of Applications : April 10, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : May 31, 2025

Short Course in Marketing Management (Online)
Regional Educational Services

The Short Course in Marketing Management aims to introduce the key concepts and theories in marketing while comparing and contrasting them with the real marketing practices carried out by marketing professionals in organizations.

Duration : 04 Months

Course Fee : 10,000.00

Issuing of Applications : May 1, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : May 31, 2025

Short Course in Human Resource Management (online)
Department of Human Resource Management, Regional Educational Services

The short course in Human Resource Management aims to introduce the key concepts and theories in HRM while comparing them with the ‘actual’ HR policies and practices as carried out by HR practitioners in local work organizations.

Duration : Four (04) Months Course Work-13 Week & Project Report-03 Weeks

Course Fee : Rs. 10,000 /= (Per head)

Issuing of Applications : May 1, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : May 31, 2025

The Bachelor of Education Honours in Natural Sciences Degree Programme- Level 3 /Level 4
Department of Secondary & Tertiary Education

Bachelor of Education Honours in Natural Sciences Degree Programme is a four academic years programme especially planned for Science / Mathematics teachers. The Faculty of Natural Sciences conducts the level 3 and level 4 of the programme. The applic …

Duration : Minimum Four years

Course Fee : Application Fee: Rs.500/=

Issuing of Applications : March 1, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : May 13, 2025

MSc in Public Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Department of Marketing Management

The MSc in Public Procurement and Supply Chain Management at the Open University of Sri Lanka is designed to meet the growing global demand for professionals in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management. The program emphasizes sustainable, …

Duration : 2 years

Course Fee : Approximately Rs.470,200/=

Issuing of Applications : March 3, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : May 25, 2025

Online Short Course on Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities
Department of Special Needs Education

The course addresses the challenges teachers face in classrooms with students who have Learning Disabilities (LD). Recognizing that these students often struggle with reading, comprehension, writing, and math, the program aims to equip teachers with …

Duration : 03 months

Course Fee : Rs. 20,000/=

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Short course in Plant Breeding Techniques
Department of Botany

Duration : 8 consecutive weekends (Sundays)

Course Fee : LKR 20,000.00

Issuing of Applications : May 5, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : October 31, 2025

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 20, 2024

Closing Date for Applications : May 15, 2025