Student Accommodations

The University policy on student accommodation is administered by the Student Services Branch in accordance with the rules and regulations formulated by the University. The University provides residential facilities to most of the students. There are fifteen Halls of Residence and four Bhikku Hostels in the Campus in in which accommodation is provided for more than 3,000 students. In addition, the hostel at the Agriculture Sub-Campus at Mahailuppallama provides accommodation to the first year agriculture students following practical classes there for a period of six months. This Sub-Campus is located about 130 km north of Peradeniya.

On the Campus at Peradeniya, Part-time Wardens from the academic staff are appointed by the University to be in charge of the organization and maintenance of discipline in the halls of residence. They are assisted by permanent Sub-Wardens and Part-time Academic Sub-Wardens.

The Halls of Residence consist of study-bedrooms which are shared by the students. As far as possible students of different Faculties are mixed in a given hall of residence. A nominal fee per term is charged for room and electricity. An additional fee per month is charged from students using their own electrical appliances such as irons, radios etc. Meals are available at hall canteens and the cafeterias located in the University where food is provided by private caterers at prices fixed by the University.

The Halls of Residence as follows,

* Gents

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o James Peiris Hall
o Arunachalam Hall
o Akbar - Nell Hall
o Marrs Hall
o Marcus Fernando Hall
o Sarasavi Uyana Hall
o Jayatilake Hall
o Hindagala Hall
o New Akbar Hall
o Sir Ivor jennings Hall

* Ladies
o Hilda Obeyesekara Hall
o Wijewardena Hall
o Ramanathan Hall
o Sangamitta Hall

* Bhikkus
o Sangaramaya
o Kehelpannala Hall