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University of Moratuwa

The University of Moratuwa (also referred as Moratuwa University) (Sinhalaමොරටුව විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය Moraṭuwa WiśwawidyālayaTamilமொறட்டுவைப் பல்கலைக்கழகம்[4]) is a public university in Sri Lanka. It is located on the bank of the Bolgoda Lake in Katubedda, Moratuwa, a suburb of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo.

University of Moratuwa
මොරටුව විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය
மொறட்டுவைப் பல்கலைக்கழகம்
The emblem of University of Moratuwa
Former names
Katubedda Campus of University of Ceylon
Motto
Sanskritविद्ययेव सर्वधनम् (Vidyayeva Sarvadhanam)
Motto in English
Wisdom is all Wealth
TypePublic
Established1972; 53 years ago
AccreditationUniversity Grants Commission (Sri Lanka)
ChancellorMonte Cassim[1][2]
Vice-ChancellorN. D. Gunawardena [3]
Academic staff
500
Administrative staff
800
Students11,000+
Undergraduates9,000
Postgraduates2,500
Location
CampusUrban - 10 ha (25 acres)
NicknameMora
Affiliations
Websiteuom.lk

Apart from academics including undergraduate and postgraduate studies, the University of Moratuwa presents social and cultural activities, student services, societies,[5] and sports and recreational activities.[6] The institution was known as Ceylon College of Technology, Katubedda (Katubedda Tech) before gaining university status. Its roots go back to the Institute of Practical Technology founded in 1960 to provide technical education.

History

Organisation and administration

Former Chancellors

Notable alumni

Student life

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