OUSL Courses 2026/2027: Full Programme List & Application Schedule
The Open University of Sri Lanka runs dozens of degrees, diplomas, and certificates across six faculties, and each one opens for applications on its own timeline. Below is the complete, tentative application-issuing calendar — organised by faculty so you can jump straight to your field and see roughly when your programme's window opens, instead of checking each programme page one by one.
Faculty of Natural Sciences
| Programme | Application Period |
| BSc (Natural Science) | 01.03.2026 – 10.04.2026 |
| Diploma in Food Science | 26.08.2026 – 25.09.2026 |
| BSc in Information Technology | 01.06.2026 – 19.07.2026 |
| Advanced Certificate in Wildlife Conservation and Management | 01.10.2025 – 07.11.2025 |
| Diploma in Science in Laboratory Technology | 01.11.2025 – 30.11.2025 |
| Advanced Certificate in Science (ACS) | 19.12.2025 – 01.02.2026 |
| MSc Environmental Science | 10.10.2025 – 20.12.2025 |
| Diploma in Plant Breeding | 01.10.2026 – 15.11.2026 |
| Diploma in Microbiology | 01.01.2026 – 20.02.2026 |
Faculty of Engineering Technology
| Programme | Application Period |
| MSc in Energy for Circular Economy | December 2026 Month only |
| MSc in Structural Engineering | Not yet released TBA |
| Master of Energy Management | 03.08.2026 – 03.09.2026 |
| Bachelor of Software Engineering | 15.10.2025 – 30.11.2025 |
| BSc Engineering | 01.12.2025 – 15.01.2026 |
| Bachelor of Industrial Studies | 01.12.2025 – 15.02.2026 |
| Advanced Certificate in Apparel Technology | 01.12.2025 – 15.02.2026 |
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
| Programme | Application Period |
| BA in English & English Language Teaching | 20.04.2026 – 10.05.2026 |
| Diploma in English Language and Literature | 30.06.2026 – 30.07.2026 |
| Adv. Cert in English for Professional Com. / Cert in English for General Com. | 30.03.2026 – 29.04.2026 |
| Diploma in Tourism Operations | 01.07.2026 – 31.08.2026 |
| Advanced Certificate in Social Sciences | 01.09.2026 – 30.09.2026 |
| BA in Social Sciences | 01.09.2026 – 30.09.2026 |
| BA in Youth & Community Development | 01.09.2026 – 30.09.2026 |
| MA in Development Studies & Public Policy | 01.09.2026 – 30.09.2026 |
| LLM Criminal Justice Administration | 07.10.2025 – 07.11.2025 |
| LLB | 20.11.2025 – 20.12.2025 |
| Advanced Certificate in Sinhala as a Second Language | 15.12.2025 – 17.02.2026 |
| Advanced Certificate in Tamil as a Second Language | 15.12.2025 – 17.02.2026 |
| Certificate in Sinhala as a Second Language | 15.12.2025 – 17.01.2026 |
| Certificate in Tamil as a Second Language | 15.12.2025 – 17.02.2026 |
| BA in Library and Information Studies | 20.02.2026 – 20.04.2026 |
Faculty of Education
| Programme | Application Period |
| M.Ed. Special Needs Education | December 2026 Month only |
| B.Ed. (Natural Science) Levels 5 & 6 | 15.01.2026 – 18.02.2026 |
| B.Ed. (Natural Science) Level 3 | 01.03.2026 – 08.04.2026 |
| B.Ed. Special Needs Education | 10.04.2026 – 31.05.2026 |
| Master of Teacher Education (MTE) | 15.07.2025 – 15.08.2025 |
| PGD in Education Leadership and Management | 14.09.2026 – 14.10.2026 |
| Master of Education | 01.11.2025 – 19.12.2025 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) | 15.12.2025 – 20.01.2026 |
| B.Ed. Primary Education (Levels 3 & 6) | 20.12.2025 – 10.02.2026 |
| B.Ed. (Natural Science) (Level 3) | 15.01.2026 – 10.02.2026 |
Faculty of Health Sciences
| Programme | Application Period |
| BSc Honours Nursing | 20.06.2026 – 26.07.2026 |
| BSc Honours Medical Laboratory Sciences | 15.05.2026 – 25.06.2026 |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy Honours | 15.05.2026 – 25.06.2026 |
| BSc Honours in Psychology | 20.06.2026 – 26.07.2026 |
| MSc Nursing | 15.09.2026 – 15.10.2026 |
Faculty of Management Studies
| Programme | Application Period |
| MSc in Public Procurement & Supply Chain Management | 05.03.2026 – 07.05.2026 |
| MBA – HRM | 01.03.2026 – 01.04.2026 |
| Commonwealth Executive MBA/MPA | 15.06.2026 – 15.07.2026 |
| Advanced Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | 04.05.2026 – 15.05.2026 |
| Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management | 01.06.2026 – 31.08.2026 |
| Bachelor of Management Studies Honours | 01.07.2026 – 30.07.2026 |
| Bachelor of Management Studies Honours in Accounting and Finance | 01.07.2026 – 30.07.2026 |
| Bachelor of Management Studies Honours in Marketing Management | 01.07.2026 – 30.07.2026 |
| Bachelor of Management Studies Honours in Human Resource Management | 01.07.2026 – 30.07.2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does OUSL call this schedule "tentative"?
Application issuing periods are planned in advance but can shift slightly depending on intake numbers, staffing, and administrative scheduling. Always check the specific programme page right before you plan to apply.
What does it mean when a programme only shows a month, like "December 2026"?
For a few programmes, OUSL has only confirmed the month the application window is expected to open and hasn't published exact opening and closing dates yet. Keep an eye on the programme page for the precise dates closer to that month.
Can I apply to more than one OUSL programme in the same year?
Yes, as long as each programme's application window is open and you meet its individual entry requirements. Just be mindful of overlapping deadlines and any registration fees per application.
Where do I actually submit my application?
OUSL applications are submitted through its online application portal. Use the "Apply Online" button above, then select your specific programme once you reach the portal.
Compiled from OUSL's tentative application-issuing-period chart for the 2026/2027 academic year. A small number of dates were re-checked from a low-resolution source image and may be off by a day or two — treat this as a planning guide, not the final word, and confirm exact dates and individual programme links on OUSL's official programme directory before applying.