
Welcome to the Faculty of Applied Sciences of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS), a dynamic academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, research, innovation, and community engagement. Since its establishment in 2006, the Faculty has played a pivotal role in advancing science, technology, and innovation while contributing to the national vision of value addition and sustainable development.
The Faculty of Applied Sciences proudly contributes to the unique academic culture of Uva Wellassa University, where innovation, collaboration, and value addition form the foundation of education. We are committed to empowering our students with the knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial mindset required to thrive in a rapidly evolving scientific and technological world.
The Faculty currently comprises three academic departments: the Department of Science and Technology, the Department of Computer Science and Informatics, and the Department of Applied Earth Sciences. Through these departments, we offer innovative degree programmes in Science and Technology, Computer Science and Technology, Industrial Information Technology, and Mineral Resources Technology. These programmes integrate theoretical knowledge with extensive laboratory work, field-based learning, research, and industry exposure, ensuring that our graduates are well prepared for professional careers and lifelong learning.
One of the Faculty’s greatest strengths is the outstanding employability of its graduates. Consistently high employability rates reflect the quality and relevance of our academic programmes and demonstrate our commitment to producing graduates equipped with the knowledge, technical expertise, professional attitudes, and entrepreneurial mindset required in today’s competitive global environment.
The Faculty is now entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation. We are preparing to introduce three new UGC-approved honours degree programmes in Bioprocess Engineering, Materials Science, and Mechatronics. These programmes will further strengthen our contribution to emerging scientific and technological fields while creating new opportunities for students, researchers, and industry collaboration.
Beyond undergraduate education, the Faculty actively supports postgraduate research and contributes to open and distance learning initiatives. We collaborate closely with other faculties, industry partners, schools, and communities to promote research, innovation, knowledge sharing, and societal development.
Our dedicated academic and non-academic staff remain committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and intellectually stimulating environment where students can realize their full potential. Together, we strive to cultivate graduates who are innovative, ethical, socially responsible, and capable of making meaningful contributions to national and global development.
As Dean, I am honored to lead a Faculty that values academic excellence, innovation, integrity, and service. I warmly invite prospective students, researchers, alumni, industry partners, and all stakeholders to join us in shaping a future driven by knowledge, innovation, and excellence.
I wish you every success in your academic journey and future endeavors.
Prof. Sandya N. Kumari
BSc Statistics (Hons) (USJP, SL), MSc in Applied Statistics (UOP, SL), PhD in Mathematics (UBD, Brunei), M.IEEE
Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94 (0)55 2226673
Email: deanfas@uwu.ac.lk