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About UCL
About UCL
Universal College Lanka partners with universities in the UK and Australia, so Sri Lankan students can start or complete a global qualification at home.
International degrees in Sri Lanka
11+ years
Global partners
5
To Monash University
1,500+ graduates
Global Awards of Excellence
520+
Our story
Our story
Universal College Lanka (UCL) is fully owned by Eduko Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., a private education services company. UCL partners with respected global institutions to bring transnational higher education to Sri Lanka.
UCL was founded by four principals: Mr. Bob Kundanmal, who heads the Sino Lanka Group; Dr. Harsha Alles, Chairman of the Gateway Group; Mr. Zarif Munir, Senior Partner of The Boston Consulting Group Malaysia; and private equity specialist Mr. Steven Enderby.
Vision and mission
Vision and mission
Our vision
To be the leader in transnational higher education in Sri Lanka, offering global opportunities to discerning students to become sought-after professionals who contribute effectively to social and economic development locally and internationally.
Our mission
To nurture young aspiring students to become visionary leaders in global business and catalysts for change. We are committed to empowering students through innovative teaching, quality content and practical exposure.
Core values
Our values
Integrity
Upholding the highest ethical standards in education.
Student-centric
Listening to what students need.
Excellence
A commitment to international standards.
Innovation
Adopting innovative teaching practices.
Milestones
Our history
2016: Monash College
UCL’s partnership with Monash College begins, opening a pathway to Monash University.
2025: Four new UK degrees
AI and Data Science, Cyber Security, and master’s degrees in Cyber Security and Data Science launch at Decode the Future.
2025: Torrens University
A hospitality degree launches: one year at UCL, then two years in Australia.
2026: Ten years with Monash
211 students graduate from Monash College programmes in the tenth-anniversary year.
More about UCL
People and partners
Academic staff
The lecturers who teach and mentor UCL students.
CEO message
A word from Dr. Chamila Ariyananda, CEO of UCL.
Research and innovation
Student research, LaunchPad and STEM outreach.
Partner universities
Monash College, University of Lancashire, Torrens University, NCC Education and Australian Catholic University.
Enquire
Contact us
Ask a counsellor about programmes, entry requirements, fees and scholarships.
WhatsApp admissions
Send a message and get a reply from the admissions team.
Call admissions
077 311 0000. Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Saturday, 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Visit the campus
503, Sri Jayawardenepura Mawatha, Rajagiriya.