Established in 1959, University of Sri Jayewardenepura is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Nugegoda (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Western Province.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJP) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJP) 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 61 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 