General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Faculty of Medicine
WDOMS ID: F0003712 Sri Lanka Rathmalana
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About General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Faculty of Medicine
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Faculty of Medicine is a public medical school in Rathmalana, Sri Lanka, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0003712. Instruction began in 2009, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 17 years. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.
The qualification awarded is the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.), over a curriculum of 5 years, taught in English. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here.
Sri Lanka has 9 medical schools in the directory; General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Faculty of Medicine is the only one listed in Rathmalana.
TrustMBBS holds 107 student reviews of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Faculty of Medicine, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 107 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.
Before you apply: five checks for this college
- Confirm the World Directory entry F0003712 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
- Ask the Sri Lanka Medical Council whether the school is currently recognised and whether its graduates are being registered this year.
- Ask your own home regulator, in writing, whether a degree from General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Faculty of Medicine is accepted for licensing at home (for Indian students: the NMC requires the whole course, internship included, at the same institution).
- Get the fee schedule and admission letter from the school's own office, not from an agent, and pay only to the school's account.
- Search the agent, consultancy or website you are dealing with on the fraud alerts page before paying anything.
Questions students ask about General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Faculty of Medicine
Is General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Faculty of Medicine recognised?
It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0003712). A listing means the school exists and reported its programme; whether a degree from it is accepted where you intend to practise is decided by that country's regulator, so ask the Sri Lanka Medical Council and your home regulator directly.
Is General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Faculty of Medicine a government or private college?
The directory records it as a public institution, affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.
How long is the medical course at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Faculty of Medicine and in what language?
The curriculum runs 5 years. Teaching is in English. The qualification is the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.).
When was General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Faculty of Medicine established?
The World Directory records 2009 as the year instruction began.
How do I contact General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Faculty of Medicine directly?
Address: Kandawala Estate Rathmalana Sri Lanka. Phone: +94 11 2635268. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.
What do students say about General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Faculty of Medicine?
TrustMBBS has 107 student reviews of the college, averaging 4.5 out of 5. Read them in the reviews section below and weigh detailed, dated reviews more than one-line ones.
Can an agent get me a seat at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Faculty of Medicine?
Admission is decided by the college, and fees are paid to the college. An agent can fill in forms; an agent cannot create a seat, and anyone promising a "confirmed" or "management" seat for a fee is describing a scam pattern documented on this site.
Country
Sri Lanka
City
Rathmalana
WDOMS ID
F0003712
What we can confirm
- Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0003712) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
- 107 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 4.5★ — read the full text below before deciding.
Verify before you pay anyone
- Recognition and licensing rules change over time. Re-check the current NMC-eligible colleges list and this country's regulations for Sri Lanka yourself before paying anything.
- Never pay an agent or "seat reservation" fee in cash, or before you have a signed offer letter directly from the university.
- A guaranteed admission, a discounted "management quota" seat, or pressure to decide within 24 hours are classic pressure tactics — slow down and verify independently.
- Confirm the medium of instruction, hostel/food costs, and total multi-year fee in writing from the university itself, not only from an agent's brochure.
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Official WDOMS details
As listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools — programme structure, contact details, and status. Not student opinion; see reviews below for that.
- School Type
- Public
- Year Instruction Started
- 2009
- Operational Status
- Currently operational
- School Website(s)
- In English
- Address
- Kandawala Estate Rathmalana Sri Lanka
- Phone Number(s)
- +94 11 2635268
- Fax Number(s)
- +94 11 2638660
- Qualification Title
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)
- Year Instruction Began
- 2009
- Curriculum Duration
- 5 years
- Language of Instruction
- English
School Contact
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Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) Year Instruction Began: 2009 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 5 years Language of Instruction: English Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Foreign Students: Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: Tuition Paid By: