University of Jaffna

The establishment of a full fledged University in Jaffna had been a long standing aspiration of the people of Jaffna. This was fulfilled when a campus of the University of Sri Lanka was established in 1974 by an order made by the Honourable Minister of Education. The campus became an independent and autonomous University bearing the name University of Jaffna on January 01, 1979.

The University Health Service was organized to help the students and Staff of the University to lead an active life free from disease. Initially, all registered University students were entitled to free consultations and laboratory services and the service was set up solely for the benefit of the student body. It was believed that timely treatment and care of even mild ailments could prevent the occurrence of more serious diseases, minimize the rate of absenteeism from classes and control the spread of infection to others.

Presently, the University has Eight permanent hostels, Seven temporary private houses and the number of students, who were provided with accommodation by the University. Six private houses at Inuvil, Kokuvil East,  Kopay South, Manipay, Kandarmadam, Kaithady and  Chunnakam  were taken on lease during this year.

• To be a leading centre of excellence in teaching, learning, research and scholarship.
• Providing quality teaching and learning and by carrying out research in producing intellectually and professionally competent capable graduates to meet the emerging challenges of the national and international community with special emphasis on the social, economic and cultural needs of Northern Sri Lanka.

Vavuniya Campus,
Park Road, Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.
Tel: +94 024 222 2264/+94 024 222 2265
Email: [email protected]