History
University of Kelaniya is a unique and historic institution
2019 June 17 04.15 P.M.
“Vidulakara Punarawalokana”: 60th Anniversary Celebration
It was held under the patronage of the most Venerable Dr. Welamitiyawe Dharmakirthi Sri Kusaladhamma Nayaka Thero, Pincipal & Director of Vidyalankara Pirivena and Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya The event was graced by Prof. D.M. Semasinghe, Vice- Chancellor and Professor Patrick Rathnayaka, Dean- faculty of Humanities & Chairman of the University 60th Anniversary Committee.
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2019 June 17 04.15 P.M.
1995
Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies
1991
Faculty of Medicine
1991
1983
Faculty of Social Sciences
1972
Vidyalankara Campus
Later the Vidyalankara Pirivena became the Vidyalankara Campus of the University of Ceylon in 1972
1972
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Vidyalankara University
The Vidyalankara Pirivena became the Vidyalankara University in 1959
1875
Vidyalankara Pirivena
The University of Kelaniya has its origin in the historic Vidyalankara Pirivena, founded in 1875 as a centre of learning for Buddhist monks. It was one of the two great national centres of traditional higher learning, heralding the first phase of the national movement and national resurgence.
1875
