Centre for Distance and Continuing Education

University of Peradeniya

Centre for Distance and Continuing Education

University of Peradeniya

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Centre for Distance and Continuing Education, University of Peradeniya

The University of Peradeniya is the pioneering institution that initiated offering external degrees in the country since 1964. The Vision of the Centre is to provide equal opportunities for all aspiring to further their career goals. The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education was established on 09th April, 2007 keeping in line with the principles of Open and Distance Learning (ODC). The Centre conducts degree programmes in all three languages (Sinhala, Tamil and English) which caters to the learners of all ethnic groups from all parts of the country. At present, the Centre offers two Degree programmes; General Degree in Bachelor of Arts(BA) (External), Bachelor of Business Management(BBA) (External), five diploma progammes; Diploma in Management and Development, Diploma in Library and Information Services, Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Development, Diploma in Laboratory Technology and Diploma in Computing and Electronics and two certificate courses; Advanced Certificate in Laboratory Handling and Certificate Course in Basic Tamil.
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Diploma in Library & Information Services

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Diploma in Management and Development

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The CDCE has arranged loan facilities for students who need financial assistance to cover their academic expenses with Hatton National Bank. Call 077-354-2597 for more information. Call 081-238-8057 or 081-206-7171 for more information from the CDCE.

  News Highlights

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Bachelor of Arts (External–New Syllabus) –Registration and Examination Application 100 Level - 2025  NEW

Applications are now open for the 100 Level Examination under the new syllabus. Eligible candidates are requested to submit their applications as per the given instructions. Application Closing date : 16th July 2025

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Admission Card - Bachelor of Business Administration - Higher Diploma Level - 1st Semester Examination Batch - 2023/24

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2025-06-06 More
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Applications Are Now Open : Diploma in Library and Information Services (DLIB) - 2024/2025

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2025-06-03 More
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Releasing of Results - Diploma in Library and Information Services 1st Semester & 2ns Semester (Repeat) Examination

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2025-06-02 More
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Admission Card - Bachelor of Business Administration - Diploma Level 2nd Semester Examination - 2023/24

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2025-05-29 More
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Face to Face Sessions - BBA External Degree (New Syllabus) - Timetables

The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE), University of Peradeniya, wishes to inform all students enrolled in the BBA External Degree Programme (New Syllabus) that the Face-to-Face Sessions for May 2025 have been scheduled. Navigate for more information.

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Bachelor of Arts (External–New Syllabus) - 200 Level Examination Application

Applications are now open for the 200 Level Examination under the new syllabus. Eligible candidates are requested to submit their applications as per the given instructions. Application Closing date : 13th June 2025

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COMPLETION OF BACHELOR OF ARTS GENERAL(EXTERNAL) DEGREE PROGRAMME - NEW SYLLABUS 2015/2016 - PASS LIST

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2025-05-09 More
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Bachelor of Business Administration - New Intake

Applications are now open for prospective candidates for the Bachelor of Business Administration program. Navigate for more information.

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Examination results – 100 level repeat examination in Bachelor of Arts – 2024 all results and Fnde102 examination held in February 2025

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2025-04-25 More
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Applications Are Now Open : Diploma/ Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Psychological Development

Are you ready to take your first step towards a rewarding career in early childhood education? Apply now.

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Applications Are Now Open : Empowering Data-Driven Decisions: A Hands-On Workshop on Python, Al, and Data Visualization

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DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT - FIRST SEMESTER RESULTS - 2023/24

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100 LEVEL REPEAT EXAMINATION IN BACHELOR OF ARTS - 2024 - FNDE RESULTS

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BACHELOR OF ARTS GENERAL(EXTERNAL) DEGREE PROGRAMME - NEW SYLLABUS 2015/2016 - PASSLIST - 2025

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  Events

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Workshop on Enhancing Technology Skills of the CDCE Staff

The CDCE conducted a half a day workshop on Enhancing Technology Skills of the CDCE Staff on 25th November 2024. The work was conducted by Dr. Syamantha Subasinghe, Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Peradeniya.

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CDCE Acquires Five Computers from Melbourne via Director's Family Connection

The CDCE received five computers from Melbourne, Australia through a family relationship of the Director. The Director handed over them to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya at the CDCE Management Committee Meeting, Held on 30th 2024. The Director appreciated the Liyanages and Dr. Abeykoon Gunarathne for arranging this gift.

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Diploma Awarding Ceremony - 2024

The Center for Distance and Continuing Education of the University of Peradeniya organized a Diploma awarding Ceremony for the students of the Diploma in Management and Development, the Diploma in Library and Information Services, the Diploma in Early Childhood and Child Care Development and the Diploma in Electronics and Computing at the Department of Computer Science of the Faculty of Science Auditorium on 20th January 2024. This occasion was graced by Profesor M.D. Lamawansa, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya, Professor Terernce Madujith, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya, Professor Abey Rathnayake , the Director of the Center for Distance and Continuing Education and Deans of respective faculties, resource persons and well wishers.

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Newly Appointed Vice-Chancellor, Professor Terrance Madhujith Visits the CDCE

The newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya, Professor Terence Madujith made a goodwill visit to the Centre for the Distance and Continuing Education of the University of Peradeniya on the 28th of September 2024, met with the executive and academic support members of the Centre and discussed all the matters pertaining to the same and future development prospects to contribute to the National Development of the Country.

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Orientation Programme of the Bachelor of Business Administration - 2024

The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education organized an orientation programme for the newly registered students of the Bachelor of Business Administration on 27th April 2024. Professor M.D Lamawansa, the Chancellor, Professor Terence Madujith, the Deputy Vice-Chancelor and Professor Abey Rathnayake, the Director of the CDCE and other resource persons of the University of Peradeniya graced this occasion.

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Convocation for External Graduands - 2023

The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE) of the University of Peradeniya held its 2020-2021 convocation for external graduands at the Mahinda Rajapaksha Auditorium of the National Cooperative Development Institute, Polgolla, on 26th April 2024. This was the eleventh convocation that the CDCE organized for its external graduands. This year 1,139 and 31 graduands have conferred the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Business Administration Degrees respectively. Professor GH. Peiris, the Chancellor of the University, Professor MD. Lamawansha, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor TWM. Madhujith, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University and the Deans, the Director of CDCE and all the Administrative Officers of the University of Peradeniya and all other invitees graced this graduation ceremony.

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Paduru patiya in July 2023

The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education of the University of Peradeniya organized a Paduru patiya in July 2023 to enhance social interaction and mental health among its members.

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Diploma and Certificate Awarding Ceremony - 2023

The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education of the University of Peradeniya organized a certificate awarding ceremony for the candidates who competed two academic programmes on Advanced Certificate Course in Laboratory Handling and the Diploma in Management and Development respectively on 6th August 2023 at the Statistical and Computer Science’s Auditorium of the Faculty of Science. This event was graced by the Vice-Chancellor, The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the Dean Faculty of Management, the Dean Faculty of Science, the Director of the CDCE and the Chairpersons, the Resources Persons of the said academic programmes and the Staff Members of the CDCE.

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Orientation Programme on Diploma in Laboratory Technology - 2023

The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education organized an Orientation Programme on Diploma in Laboratory Technology at the Statistical and Computer Department's Theater of the University Peradeniya on 11the February 2023. Professor Teranace Madhujith,the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sanath Rajapaksha, the Dean, Faculty of Science, Professor Abey Rathnayake, the Director, CDCE, many other resource persons and Students participated in this event.

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Workshop on Workplace Motivation

The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education organized a workshop on workplace motivation for the CDCE members on 27th January 2023. This workshop was conducted by Mr. Padmasiri Gunawardhana, Personal Management Specialist, National Savings Bank, Colombo.

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Pirith Chanting Ceremony for the New Year 2023

The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education members organize a pirith chanting ceremony to receive blessings for the New Year 2023 at the CDCE premises on 2 January 2023.

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Orientation Programme for BA 200 Level Students

The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education Conducted an Orientation Programme on 200 level course selection for the students on 17th Dec.2022.

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The External Convocation 2019-2020 of the University of Peradeniya

The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE) of the University of Peradeniya held its 2019-2022 convocation for external graduands at the Mahinda Rajapaksha Auditorium of the National Cooperative Development Institute, Polgolla, on 12th December 2022. This was the eleventh convocation that the CDCE organized for its external graduands. This year 505 and 69 graduands have conferred the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Business Administration Degrees respectively. Professor GH. Peiris, the Chancellor of the University, Professor MD. Lamawansha, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor TWM. Madhujith, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University and the Deans, the Director of CDCE and all the Administrative Officers of the University of Peradeniya and all other invitees graced this graduation ceremony.

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Workshop on Maintaining Health after the Covid 19th

The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education Conducted workshop on maintaining health after the Covid 19th on 9th Nov. 2022. Dr. Nimal Karunasiri, former Commissioner of Ayurveda Western Province conducted the workshop.

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MOU Signing between the University of Peradeniya and World Vision Lanka

The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education entered into a memorandum of understanding between the University of Peradeniya and World Vision Lanka to help the youth in the Walapane area to provide training in Computer and Electronics on 30 th Sep 2022. The acting Vice-Chancellor, professor Athula Ekanayake, Director CDCE Professor Abey Rathnayake, Dean Faculty of Science, Professor Sanath Rajapaksha, Professor Authula Perera,Mr. Prabath Gunathilake from the University of Peradeniye and Mr. Shiron Perara and Mr. Anthony Lawarance participated from World Vision Lanka in the ceremony.
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The Diploma and Certificate awarding Ceremony 2022

The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education of the University of Peradeniya, Conducted a Diploma and Certificate awarding Ceremony for Diploma in Management and Development and Advanced Certificate Course in Laboratory Handling on 3 rd November 2022 at the Centre for Distance and Continuing Education. The Centre awarded Diploma and Certificate to 66 students who completed the respective academic programmes.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya Prof. M.D. Lamawansa and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Terrance Madhujith graced the occasion as chief guests. Also, the Deans and Academic members of the Faculty of Management and the Faculty of Science, Director and administrative officers of the CDCE participated in this event. The CDCE congratulates the awardees on their achievement.

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Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Women Child Development Affairs - 2022

The Center for Distance and Continuing Education signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Women Child Development Affairs of the Government of Sri Lanka on 29th August 2022 and this enables the students who follow the Diploma Programme in Early Childhood Care and Development to receive financial assistance to complete their academic programme.

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Awareness Programme for the Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Development Programme 2022

The CDCE organized an awareness programme for the resource persons of the Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Development at the Department of Education, University of Peradeniya on 11th June 2002. The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Director/ CDCE, Head/Education, professor Mudiyanse Rasnayake, Unicef Officer and other staff members of the Department of Education and resource persons participated in this programme.

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Orientation Programme - Diploma in Management and Development- 2022/23

The CDCE organized an orientation programme for the Diploma in Management and Development course 2022/23 via zoom on 10th June 2002. The Director CDCE/ Dean/Management and other resource persons and CDCE staff participated in this event.

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Orientation programme for the Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Development Programme 2022

The CDCE organised an orientation programme for the Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Development on 27th May 2022 at the Centre's Main Hall. The Vice-Chancellor of the university of Peradeniya, professor M.D. Lawansa participated as the chief guest of the event. In addition, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the acting Dean/Faculty of Arts, Dean/ Managemengemt, Dean/Science, Head and the academic staff of the Department of Education, CDCE administrative staff and students from many parts of the island participated in this event.

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Tree Planting Activity on the National Independence Day 2022

The CDCE conducted a tree planting activity to mark the National Independence Day, 4th February 2022. The Director and Staff participated in this event.

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Pirith Chanting Ceremony for the New Year 2022

The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education organized a pirith chanting ceremony to bless the year 2022.  

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Q&A Session - Orientation Programme of the the Bachelor of Business Administration - 2021

Ms. S. Yamuna the Coordinator of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA Online) conducting the Q&A session of the Orientation Programme of the the Bachelor of Business Administration - 2021 held on 14th November 2021 through Zoom technology.

More 2021-12-08
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Orientation Programme - Diploma in Library and Information Services – 2021

CDCE organized an orientation programme for the newly registered students for the Diploma in Library and Information Services – 2021 on 31st October 2021 at Examination Hall, CDCE. Deputy Vice-Chancellor University of Peradeniya Professor Terrence Madhujith graced the occasion. Dean Faculty of Arts Dr. EMPCS Ekanayake, Dean/Faculty of Science Prof. SR Kodithuwakku, Librarian Mr. R Maheshwaran, Director/CDCE Dr. Rathnayake M Abeyrathne, Deputy Director/ Learning Resources Prof. Chandima Wickramasinghe, Deputy Director Training/ Dr. S Maheswaran, Deputy Director/Examination Dr. Manoj Alawathukotuwa, Programme Coordinator- Dr. Menaka Hindagolla, SAR/CDCE-Mrs. Irani Pathirana, AR/CDCE-Ms. Lasni Jayasooriya and staff of the CDCE also participated in this event.

More 2021-11-18
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Assumption of the Duties of the New Director, CDCE

The University of Peradeniya appointed Dr. Rathnayake M. Abeyrathne the new Director of the Centre for Distance and Continuing Education. While adhering to Covid 19 health guidelines, he assumed duties in his post on the 4th of August 2021. He is a Senior Lecturer and a Medical Anthropologist and former Head of the Department of Sociology, University of Peradeniya. At the brief meeting, he mentioned that the vision for the Center during his tenure is to develop it as one of the Centers of excellence in Distance and Continuous Education in the country.

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The Three days Online Workshop on Open Book Take Home Examination organized by Centre for Distance & continuing Education (CDCE) collaboration with the Commonwealth Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA)

Online workshop on setting Open Book Take Home Examination organized by the Centre for distance & Continuing Education (CDCE) in collaboration with the Commonwealth Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) was conducted successfully for 3 days from 06.01.2021 to 08.01.2021.

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   Address P.O.Box 43, Old Galaha Road, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

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