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

Advanced Certificate in English for Business & Professional Communication
Department of Language Studies

Duration : Stage I – 01 Year / Stage II – 01 Year

Course Fee : Stage I : Rs. 19,925/- / Stage II : Rs.30,025/-

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Advanced Certificate in Science programme (ACS)
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 : February 15, 2025

Advance Certificate in Wildlife Conservation and Management
Department of Zoology

Advance Certificate in Wildlife Conservation and Management progarmme is a one year study programme involving courses related to wildlife biology, ecology, conservation and management, wildlife study techniques and filed craft, wildlife case studies …

Duration : Minimum of 1 year

Course Fee : LKR 30,000/=

Issuing of Applications : October 1, 2023

Closing Date for Applications : November 7, 2023

Advanced Certificate in Applied Earth Sciences
Department of Physics

Advanced Certificate in Applied Earth Sciences programme (SLQF -Level 2) is designed to create the awareness of the importance of earth resources in Sri Lanka through identifying, discovering, value addition and sustainable utilization of it among th …

Duration : 1 year

Course Fee : Rs 1020/= per credit (LKR 30,600/= per course)

Issuing of Applications : May 20, 2024

Closing Date for Applications : June 30, 2024

Advanced Certificate in Apparel Technology (ACAT)
Department of Textile and Apparel Technology

This programme is designed to provide an opportunity to those engaged in the relevant industry to gain an in-depth knowledge in the subject of specialisation. Obtaining six passes at G.C.E.(O/L) examination including Mathematics and the first languag …

Duration : 1 year

Course Fee : Rs. 45 000 (Aprox.)

Next Intake : Issuing applications for the academic year 2024/2025 is now closed. Applications for the 2025/2026 academic year will be issued in late 2025.

Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management
Department of Human Resource Management

Upon Successful Completion, gain direct entry to the OUSl’s Bachelor of Management Studies Honours Degree Programme. No Selection Test Required. Get started with just O/L passes.

Duration : One Academic Year

Course Fee : Total : Rs. 39100/= Can be paid in two installments. (1st Installment : Rs. 24,700/= 2nd Installment : Rs. 14,400/=)

Next Intake : August 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 LKR 33,800

Next Intake : May 2025

Advanced Certificate in Pre-school Education
Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education

This program aims to enhance the knowledge of those involved in the education and care of young children regarding Child Development principles. It raises awareness of early childhood issues, focusing on Sri Lankan children, and promotes values and e …

Duration : 1 year

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Advanced Certificate in Social Sciences
Department of Social Studies

The Certificate in Social Sciences is a distance education program offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka for employed adults and school leavers over 18 without formal secondary education. Completing the program allows entry into the Bachelor’s …

Duration : Minimum Two years

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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