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Cabinet approved the expansion of Wayamba University to cater to the increase in student intake till 2016, consequent to the introduction of various courses.

The proposal initiated by Higher Education Minister, S.B. Dissanayake, will purchase the block of land adjoining the university at Kuliyapitiya, for the envisaged expansion.

At present, Wayamba University consists of 4 Faculties and 16 Departments of Study. It is set to gradually increase the intake of students with an additional 100 students in 2016, with the introduction of Business Studies & Finance and Applied Science, under separate Departments of Study.

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