Founded in 1995, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Addalachchenai (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Eastern Province. This institution also has a branch campus in Sammanthurai. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL) is a small coeducational Sri Lankan higher education institution. South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 27 years old Sri Lankan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Sri Lankan higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SEUSL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.