Established in 1921, University of Colombo 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. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Horana. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka, University of Colombo  is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Colombo offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), 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 99 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 