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

Certificate in Sinhala as a Second Language
Department of Language Studies

This programme focuses on developing the four major language skills, viz. listening, speaking, reading and writing and also the appropriate use of grammar. The programme also pays special attention to the needs of employees in the public sector and p …

Duration : Minimum 1 years

Course Fee :

Issuing of Applications : December 15, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : February 17, 2026

Advanced Certificate in Sinhala as a Second Language
Department of Language Studies

This course is designed for students studying Sinhala as a Second Language and also for those employed and working in government institution who wish to acquire additional Language proficiency in Sinhala.

Duration : 01 Year

Course Fee : Rs 30,000/ =(Approximately)

Issuing of Applications : December 15, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : February 17, 2026

Certificate in Tamil as a Second Language
Department of Language Studies

This programme focuses on developing the four major language skills, viz. listening, speaking, reading and writing and also the appropriate use of grammar. The programme also pays special attention to the needs of employees in the public sector and p …

Duration : Minimum 1 years

Course Fee :

Issuing of Applications : December 15, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : February 17, 2026

Advanced Certificate in Tamil as a Second Language
Department of Language Studies

This course is designed for students studying Tamil as a Second Language and also for those employed and working in government institution who wish to acquire additional Language proficiency in Tamil.

Duration : 01 Year

Course Fee : Rs 30,000/ =(Approximately)

Issuing of Applications : December 15, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : February 17, 2026

Bachelor of Laws Degree Programme (LLB)
Department of Legal Studies

The Department of Legal Studies is offering the new LL.B Honours programme in the next academic year. 

Duration : Minimum 04 Years

Course Fee : Rs. 286,140/=

Issuing of Applications : November 20, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : December 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 19, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : February 1, 2026

Short course in Web Development using PHP and MySQL
Department of Computer Science

the course will teach students the core skills you need to know to become a professional PHP programmer. The overall aim of this short course is To provide an in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical skills how to develop a web applications using …

Duration : 03 Months

Course Fee : LKR 25000

Issuing of Applications : October 23, 2025

Closing Date for Applications : December 28, 2025

Bachelor of Arts in English and English Language Teaching
Department of Language Studies

The graduate of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, OUSL who has completed the BA Honours in English and ELT, is an effective communicator who can present ideas clearly with a sensitivity to his/her audience, a critical reader, a knowledge …

Duration : Minimum 04 Years

Course Fee :

Issuing of Applications : April 20, 2026

Closing Date for Applications : June 10, 2026

Advanced Certificate in English for Professional Communication
Department of Language Studies

The Advanced Certificate in English for Professional Communication offers learners the opportunity to enhance their communication abilities and develop the language skills needed to function effectively in professional settings.

Duration : 01 Year

Course Fee :

Issuing of Applications : March 30, 2026

Closing Date for Applications : May 29, 2026