How do I get into Kotelawala Defense?
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How do I get into Kotelawala Defense?
Sri Lankan citizens between the age of 18 to 22 are admitted to KDU according to the eligibility criteria for university admission by the Commissioner General of Examination and fulfilling the requirements of at least an ‘S’ grade for all three approved subjects in GCE (A/L) examination, a pass in the common …
Is KDU a government university?
Other Government Universities
| Ministry | Universities which are not under UGC |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Defense | The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) |
| Ministry of Higher Education | Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka Buddhasravaka Bhiksu University |
What are the degrees in KDU?
Undergraduate Courses
- Faculty of Medicine. MBBS.
- Faculty of Engineering. Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering.
- Faculty of Computing.
- Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities.
- Faculty of Law.
- Faculty of Graduates Studies.
- Faculty of Defence and Strategic Studies.
- Faculty of Allied Health Science.
Who is the founder of KDU?
General Sir John Kotelawala CH
In 1980, General Sir John Kotelawala CH, KBE, LLD, having understood the necessity of a suitable location for the proposed Defence Academy, informed the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General JED Perera VSV, D.
Is KTU UGC approved?
It is an AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) and UGC (University Grants Commission) approved university that offers UG and PG courses under popular streams such as BTech, BArch, BHMCT, MTech, M. Now, KTU also provides B.
Who is the chancellor of KDU?
General Gerard Hector de Silva (Retired) RWP VSV USP ndc was appointed as the 5th Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University by His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa with effect from 20th January 2020.
How many students go to KDU?
2500
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
| ජෙනරාල් ශ්රීමත් ජෝන් කොතලාවල ආරක්ෂක විශ්ව විද්යාලය | |
|---|---|
| Vice-Chancellor | Major General Milinda Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil (Ind) PGDM |
| Undergraduates | 2500 |
| Postgraduates | 50 |
| Location | Ratmalana, Colombo , Sri Lanka6.8176576°N 79.8903395°E |
How do I contact KDU?
Contact Us
| Vice Chancellor | +94-11-2634274 |
|---|---|
| Registrar | +94-11-2622502 |
| Bursar | +94-11-2622601 |
| Officer Commanding Logistic Services | +94-11-2622504 |
| Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies | +94-11-2632419 |
How many faculties are in KDU?
There are eight academic departments.
Who is the vice chancellor of KDU?
Milinda Peiris
Major General (retd) Milinda Peiris RWP RSP USP VSV LOM ndc psc is the former Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army. Major General Milinda was appointed as Vice Chancellor (VC) of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) on January 16, 2020 for second occasion.
Is KTU a Recognised university?
It is an AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) and UGC (University Grants Commission) approved university that offers UG and PG courses under popular streams such as BTech, BArch, BHMCT, MTech, M. Now, KTU also provides B. Tech Honours as well as Minor programs in addition to regular courses.