Our Vision
“To be the outstanding internationally respected academic center of excellence which proudly affirms its Sri Lankan identity and which is committed to rigorous scholarship, academic freedom, sound moral values and social responsibility”
Our Mission
“To produce outstanding internationally accredited graduates who are innovative, analytical, articulate, balanced and adaptable, with lifelong interest of learning; and to strive, through quality teaching, research and community service, to contribute to the advancement of scholarship and the enrichment of the education, cultural, economic and natural environments of the people we serve”
Dean's Message
Faculty of Science is one of the pioneering faculties at the University of Ruhuna, which was founded in 1978 and has made an immense contribution for the country’s tertiary education throughout the last 44 years. The Faculty of Science offers learning and research opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the fields of Biological Science, Physical Science and Computer Science.
News & Events
"Rush Coder 3.0 "
Rush Coder 3.0 competition organized by the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, was held on January 1st at the Science Faculty Complex.It was a day filled with passion, teamwork, and intense competition, as coding enthusiasts showcased their brilliance and innovation! . View more....
Snakes Awareness Program
Snakes Awareness Program organized by the RUS Hikers' Club, in partnership with the Eco Explorers & Conservationist Organization, held on January 1st at the Prof. Alawaththagoda Pemadasa Auditorium.The event offered an up-close experience with a variety of snakes. view more....
Faculty Day - 2024
The Faculty of Science successfully hosted Faculty Day 2024 on December 18th at the university premises. The event fostered stronger relationships and enhanced understanding between students, academic staff, and non-academic staff members. view more....
Inter Faculty Scrabble Tournament
Lexico 2.0, the Inter Faculty Scrabble Tournament held on December 7th at the Science Faculty Complex.It was a day filled with intense competition, as participants showcased their strategic wordplays and linguistic prowess! . Read more....
"Samprapthi - 2024"
The "Samprapthi" talent show, a vibrant and eagerly anticipated event organized by the 2023 batch of students, was held on October 25, 2024. The program took place at 1:00 PM in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Auditorium. Read more....
"Theertha - 2024"
Theertha - 2024" organized by students of the Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna was staged on 28th of August 2024. The event was organized to bring out the aesthetic talents of the students including dancing, musical, acting, crafting, drawing, and poetry. Read more....
"Piritha - 2024"
The Pirith chanting ceremony and alms-giving organized by the Buddhist Association of the Science Faculty took place on the 16th and 17th of August at Alawattagoda Pemadasa Auditorium. Read more....
"Suwahas Yamaya"
"Suwas Yamaya" was a vibrant musical event, featuring a captivating bonfire, organized by the students of Eliyakanda Hostel in August 2024. The event created a lively and unforgettable atmosphere, bringing together participants for an evening filled with music, warmth, and camaraderie.Read more....
An enlightening talk on Mathematics of Machine Learning
Ruhuna University Mathematics and Statistics Society (RUMSS) successfully organized an enlightening talk “ The Mathematics of Machine Learning Applied to Three Examples: Percolation, Ising-Type models, and Large-angle convergent beam electron diffraction” by Professor Rudolf Roemer, Department of Physics, University of Warwick, UK Read more....
University Life
Bringing together students and supporting them in their growth, wellness, and success makes their experience at the Faculty, one of a kind. Several student groups on campus offer a variety of opportunities and experiences for students to add to their university life.
Achievements
OWSD-Elsevier Foundation awardees in water, sanitation, and hygiene
Testimonials
Vacancies
>>Post of Temporary Tutorial Instructor in Department of Mathematics(Closing Date:2025.01.24)
>>Post of Temporary Demonstrator in Department of Computer Science(Closing Date:2024.11.07)
>>Post of Temporary Demonstrator in Department of Botany(Closing Date:2024.10.13)
>>Post of Temporary Assistant Lecturers in Department of Computer Science(Closing Date:2024.04.15)
>>Director (Research & Development) -University of Ruhuna
>>Posts of Temporary Demonstrator in Department of Botany(Closing Date:2024.01.19)
>>Posts of Temporary Demonstrator in Department of Zoology(Closing Date:2024.01.14)
>>Temporary Tutorial Instructors in the Department of Mathematics(Closing Date:2023.11.22)
>>Research Opportunities: AI in Computational Biology(Closing Date:2023.11.30)
>>Temporary Demonstrator in Department of Zoology(Closing Date:2023.10.10)
>>Post of Research Assistant in Food Science & Technology and Product Commercialization (Closing Date:2023.08.27)
>>Temporary Demonstrator in Department of Botany(Closing Date:2023.08.18)
>> Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Dean’s office(Closing Date:2023-06-02)
>>Faculty of Science Post of Temporary Demonstrator (Closing date: 2021-01-15)
>> Temporary Tutorial Instructors in Department of Mathematics (Closing Date: 2021.01.17)
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About the University
Contacts
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Faculty of Science,
University of Ruhuna,
Matara,
Sri Lanka. - office@sci.ruh.ac.lk
- +94-041-2227001