Established in 1959, University of Sri Jayewardenepura is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Nugegoda (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Western Province. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJP) is a medium-sized coeducational Sri Lankan higher education institution. University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 63 years old Sri Lankan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USJP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.