About Day Scholars
A Day Scholar at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) is a civilian undergraduate student who pursues full-time academic studies while residing off-campus. These students are enrolled in fee-levying degree programmes based on their G.C.E. Advanced Level results or Cambridge/Edexcel or equivalent foreign qualifications. The Day Scholars programmes offer students the opportunity to pursue higher education within KDU’s structured and disciplined academic environment while retaining their civilian status, allowing them to attend daily classes without military obligations or on-campus residence requirements. This unique arrangement combines the university’s rigorous academic standards with the flexibility of civilian student life.
Dear Applicants,
Only candidates who meet the qualifications for ‘university admission’ are eligible to apply for the Day Scholars programme. Please ensure you meet this criteria before applying.
Contact Details
For further information about the degree programmes, clarifications, or any guidance, please contact the following officials:
| Ser No | Name of the Official | Appointment and Faculty | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01. | Lieutenant Colonel Buddika Jayaweera | Media Officer – KDU | 0710219505 |
| 02. | Major Surath Fernando | Squadron Commander Intake 43 | 0710219538 |
| 03. | Ms. Gayanika De Silva | Assistant Registrar – Faculty of Management , Social Sciences and Humanities (FMSH) | 0710219287 |
| 04. | Ms. MHR Sandeepani | Deputy Registrar – Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS) | 0710219362 |
| 05. | Ms. Shashini Mandalawatta | Assistant Registrar – Faculty of Law (FOL) | 0710219363 |
| 06. | Ms. RB Praboda Rathnayake | Assistant Registrar – Faculty of Medicine (FOM) | 0710219365 |
| 07. | Mr. PRCS Jayasundara | Assistant Registrar – Faculty of Engineering (FOE) | 0710219366 |
| 08. | Ms. KAU Fernando | Assistant Registrar – Faculty of Defence and Strategic Studies (FDSS) | 0710219248 |
| 09. | Ms. Kosala Malawenna | Assistant Registrar – Faculty of Technology (FOT) | 0710219477 |
| 10. | Mrs. JMHN Jayasinghe | Assistant Registrar – Faculty of Computing (FOC) | 0710219396 |
| 11. | Ms. NDG Sunari | Assistant Registrar – Faculty of Criminal Justice (FOCJ) | 0710219479 |
| 12. | Mr. DB Karunarathne | Senior Assistant Registrar – Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial Sciences (FBESS) | 0710219357 |
Email
kdudayscholar@kdu.ac.lk
Phone
+94-11-2635268
+94-11-2635039
+94 71 02 19 505
+94 71 02 19 538
+94 71 02 19 539
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Day Scholars Life Gallery
