Established in 1942, University of Peradeniya is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Peradeniya (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Central Province. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Mahailluppallama, Dodangolla. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka, University of Peradeniya (UPDN) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Peradeniya (UPDN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 78 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Sri Lankan higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 