Founded in 1978, University of Moratuwa is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Moratuwa (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Western Province.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka, University of Moratuwa  is a coeducational higher education institution. University of Moratuwa offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 