Uva Wellassa University

Uva Wellassa University

Type	Public
Established	2005
Location	Badulla,Sri Lanka
Website	http://www.uwu.ac.lk

Uva Wellassa University was established in Badulla Sri Lanka.

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The Uva Wellassa University is the 14th National University in Sri Lanka. It is different from all the other universities, as it is designed to provide essential skills and broad general education for all students while providing conceptual & methodological background and the training necessary to obtain practical solutions for value addition of local agricultural and mineral resources of Sri Lanka.

Anthem Of Uva Wellassa University with visual images

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRDDkGZymY4

Vision

To become the renowned centre of knowledge and expertise for value addition to the Sri Lankan resources base by the year 2015.

Mission

Excel in research and learning with strong emphasis on value addition to the local resources base and produce well-rounded leaders in economic activity capable of using scientific & technological approaches to development within undergraduate, postgraduate, specialty, corporate as well as continuing education markets.

Undergraduate Education

Uva Wellassa University currently offers eleven undergraduate degree programs and more than twelve short term course including two Certificate courses in General Management and Human Resource Management are offered to general public. Three new undergraduate degree programs will be initiated in the next academic year and few more certificate level courses will commence in the near future.

     Uva Wellassa University has three faculties with eleven degree programs. They are,
         o Animal Science (BASc.)
         o Computer Science & Technology (Bsc.)
         o Entrepreneurship & Management Studies (BBM)
         o Export Agriculture (BSc. Export Agriculture)
         o Science & Technology (BTech)
         o Tea Technology & Value Addition 
         o Mineral Resources & Technology 
         o Industrial Information Technology
         o Palm & Latex Technology and Value Addition 
         o Aquatic Resources Technology 
         o Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management