State Universities

University of Ceylon (dissolved in the 1978 to establish the University of Colombo and the University of Peradeniya.)

University Grants Commission

* University of Colombo
* University of Peradeniya
* University of Sri Jayewardenepura
* University of Kelaniya
* University of Moratuwa
* University of Jaffna
* University of Ruhuna
* Open University, Sri Lanka
* Eastern University of Sri Lanka
* Rajarata University
* Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
* Uva Wellassa University
* Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
* South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
* University of the Visual & Performing Arts

Ministry of Education

* Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
* Buddhasravaka Bhiksu University

Ministry of Defense

* General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University

Ministry of Vocational and Technical Training

* University of Vocational Technology