NCAS Competitors

The University of Peradeniya is the heir to the oldest university tradition in Sri Lanka as the successor to the University of Ceylon, the first institution of its kind in the country. Its founding on July 1, 1942 as an autonomous corporation was the fulfillment of hopes and expectations of many who had been campaigning for a university .

The Operations Management Students' Association (OMSA) of the Department of Decision Sciences, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura was established in 2009 with the objective of enhancing the interaction among students of the Department of Decision Sciences. The objectives of the association are; - To provide welfare facilities to the members of OMSA. - To build and maintain a sound relationship with the corporate sector. - To encourage and facilitate students to actively participate in industrial activities. - To encourage members in involvement of community service. OMSA organizes not only academic activities such as field visits and guest lecturers but also non-academic activities such as musical events and CSR projects. The OMSA has created a fund to help the students to carry out various activities such as field trips and out bound training programmes. Further, in every year we help under privileged schools in rural villages in Sri Lanka to improve the education level of that school.

The oldest University in Sri Lanka, the University of Colombo is a sprawling complex located in the heart of the capital city of Colombo. In keeping with its motto “Buddhi Sarvathra Bhrajate”, Sanskrit for “Wisdom Enlightens”, the University of Colombo strives to maintain academic excellence in all areas of study. The University of Colombo has 7 Faculties with 43 Academic Departments, a Campus, a School, 7 Institutes and several Centres and Units. Many undergraduate and postgraduate study courses in the fields of Arts, Science, Medicine, Management, Finance, Law, Education, IT, Aesthetic Studies. Molecular Biology etc are conducted by the University. The University also offers several other services, such as library services, career guidance, and services for differently-abled students. Student life is enhanced by a plethora of extra-curricular activities offered on campus. The beautiful playground and the modern gymnasium offer sportsmen and women the opportunity to exploit and develop their abilities to the fullest. The New Arts Theatre is often the arena for spotlighting the dramatic/musical talents of our student population. Today, the University of Colombo with a proud history of over 115 years continues in its endeavour to meet the challenge of maintaining its position as the “Metropolitan University, Modern and International in Outlook and Character”. The location of the University affords the student population all the advantages of a “metropolitan university”, with easy access to international information/ resource centres, libraries, theatres, sports complexes etc. Its central location within the City of Colombo provides easy access to a wide range of cultural, entertainment and business facilities. The University of Colombo has a multi-cultural multi-ethnic student and staff population, fostering social harmony, cultural diversity, equal opportunity and unity.