What are the qualifications to enter KDU?

Candidates who apply with High School Diplomas should pass SAT and TOEFL examination with a minimum score of 79 or IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5. You should apply for degree programmes online via & applications by post will not be accepted.

Who is the founder of KDU?

General Sir John Kotelawala CH
In 1980, General Sir John Kotelawala CH, KBE, LLD, having understood the necessity of a suitable location for the proposed Defence Academy, informed the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General JED Perera VSV, D.

How do I contact KDU?

Vice Chancellor	+94-11-2634274
Registrar	+94-11-2622502
Bursar	+94-11-2622601
Officer Commanding Logistic Services	+94-11-2622504
Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies	+94-11-2632419

Is KDU a government university?

Other Government Universities

Ministry	Universities which are not under UGC
Ministry of Defense	The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU)
Ministry of Higher Education	Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka Buddhasravaka Bhiksu University

How many faculties are in KDU?

There are eight academic departments.

Who is the vice chancellor of KDU?

Milinda Peiris
Major General (retd) Milinda Peiris RWP RSP USP VSV LOM ndc psc is the former Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army. Major General Milinda was appointed as Vice Chancellor (VC) of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) on January 16, 2020 for second occasion.

When was KDU established?

October 11, 1980
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University/Founded

The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence Academy (the Defence University of Sri Lanka) was inaugurated on 11 October 1980 on a 48-acre (190,000 m2) estate donated by the late General Sir John Kotelawala, CH, KBE, LLD, a former Prime Minister of Ceylon.

Is KTU UGC approved?

It is an AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) and UGC (University Grants Commission) approved university that offers UG and PG courses under popular streams such as BTech, BArch, BHMCT, MTech, M. Now, KTU also provides B.

How do I use KDU online?

Instructions for Online Application

Fill the application carefully with accurate details.
Always use Desktop PC or laptop to fill this online application.
It is recomended to use latest version of Mozilla Firefox.
You need a decent color photo of yourself (File should be .jpg type and size should be 2mb or less) and.

Who is the first Vice Chancellor of KDU?

Major General Milinda Peiris joined the Sri Lanka Army as an Officer Cadet in 1980 and had his basic training at the Officers Training School in Madras, India and at Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa.