National Diploma & Higher National Diploma - University Colleges

National Diploma (NVQ 5) & Higher National Diploma -University Colleges

Calling Applications for Admission to National Diploma (NVQ 5) & Higher National Diploma Courses (NVQ 6) at the University Colleges under the University of Vocational Technology (UoVT) – Year 2026

Course Overview

• Duration: 03 Years and 03 Months
• Course Fee: Free
• Medium: English
• Lecture Mode: Physical & Online (Blended Learning)
• Practical Training: Includes On-the-Job Training (OJT)
• Number of Diploma Programmes: 24
• NVQ Levels: 5,6
• Age Limit: Below 29

University Colleges List

• University College of Anuradhapura
• University College of Kuliyapitiya
• University College of Matara
• University College of Ratmalana
• University College of Jaffna
• University College of Batangala

Course Duration

• Full-Time Programme
• Duration: 3 Years and 3 Months
• Includes:
  • Foundation Programme – 3 Months
  • NVQ Level 5 National Diploma – 1 Year and 6 Months (including On-the-Job Training)
  • NVQ Level 6 Higher National Diploma – 1 Year and 6 Months (including On-the-Job Training)

Entry Qualifications

• Three (03) passes at the G.C.E. A/L in the relevant stream specified for the selected programme, or
• A relevant NVQ Level 4 qualification accepted for the chosen diploma programme.

Important Notes

• Applications are accepted online only through the respective University College websites.
• Each University College has its own application portal and bank account details.
• Applicants should carefully check the eligibility criteria before applying.
• All admission-related information, including course details and contact information, is available on the respective University College websites.

Anuradhapura	Click_Here
Batangala	Click_Here
Jaffna	Click_Here
Kuliyapitiya	Click_Here
Matara	Pending
Ratmalana	Click_Here