Founded in 1978, University of Ruhuna is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Matara (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Southern Province.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka, University of Ruhuna  is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Ruhuna 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. 