Established in 2005, University of the Visual and Performing Arts is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Colombo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Western Province.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka, University of the Visual and Performing Arts  is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of the Visual and Performing Arts offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 