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

Short Course on School Management (Online)- Sinhala/Tamil/English
Department of Educational Leadership and Management

The program is designed for officers in the Sri Lanka Principals’ Service (SLPS), Sri Lanka Educational Administrative Service (SLEAS), and other interested personnel in similar roles. Its objectives are to enhance knowledge, skills, and attitudes fo …

Duration : Three (3) Months

Course Fee : Rs.30,000/=

Issuing of Applications : February 17, 2026

Closing Date for Applications : March 15, 2026

Short Course in Events Management
Department of Social Studies

This course is offered by the Social Studies Department and has a duration of 30 hours of lectures and discussion sessions (10 Weekends). During the 30-hour course, participants will be introduced to various topics related to event management. The co …

Duration : 40 hours (weekdays and weekends)

Course Fee : Rs. 20,000/=

Issuing of Applications : February 15, 2026

Closing Date for Applications : March 14, 2026

Short Course in Professional Computer Applications
Department of Computer Science

This course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge for an office worker who needs competency in the working environment of a general office. The knowledge of Microsoft office and web based application development and management is extensively cove …

Duration : Six (06) Months

Course Fee : LKR 30,000

Issuing of Applications : January 1, 2026

Closing Date for Applications : February 28, 2026

Short Course in Python for Beginners
Department of Computer Science

Python is a highly used language in the industry due to its simplicity and ease of use. So, learning this language is really beneficial to the students. The course is very thorough and goes through everything from theories to programming and creating …

Duration : 04 Months

Course Fee : LKR 20000

Issuing of Applications : January 1, 2026

Closing Date for Applications : February 28, 2026

Short course in Tourism and Hotel Operations
Department of Social Studies

This programme will train students at basic levels in the fast-developing tourism and hotel industry. It is suitable for schools leavers who are interested in a career in tourism and hotel industry, and others who are already employed in the industry …

Duration : 30 Hours (Weekdays by Zoom 07:00 - 10:00 pm.
Weekend by Zoom or onsite 09:00 -12:00 pm)

Course Fee : Rs. 15,000

Issuing of Applications : January 15, 2026

Closing Date for Applications : February 22, 2026

යෞවනයන් සමග සිදු කරනු ලබන මානව කේන්ද්‍රීය නිර්මාණය පිළිබඳ කෙටි කාලීන පාඨමාලාව
Department of Social Studies

Duration : මාස 03

Course Fee : රු. 15,000/=

Issuing of Applications :

Closing Date for Applications : February 28, 2026

Short Course in News and Feature Article Writing
Centre for Educational Technology & Media

This course helps learners develop essential skills in writing clear, accurate, and engaging news and feature stories. It is valuable for anyone interested in journalism, media, communication, or content creation. The training strengthens your abilit …

Duration : 10 Weeks

Course Fee : LKR 20,000/=

Issuing of Applications :

Closing Date for Applications : February 20, 2026

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.  35,000.00

Issuing of Applications : January 24, 2026

Closing Date for Applications : February 28, 2026

Diploma in Microbiology
Department of Plant Sciences

Diploma Programme in Microbiology which is designed to cater to professionals who are in the relevant sectors, both private and government, and also those who wish to gain/upgrade knowledge and skills in the field of Microbiology with the aim of beco …

Duration : 01 Year

Course Fee : LKR 100,000

Issuing of Applications : January 1, 2026

Closing Date for Applications : February 20, 2026