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The University of Colombo ((シンハラ語:කොළඹ විශ්වවිද්යාලය), (タミル語:கொழும்புப் பல்கலைக்கழகம்)) (informally Colombo University or UoC) is a public research university located primarily in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The oldest institution of modern higher education in Sri Lanka, it is also the largest university in the island,〔(University System at a Glance )〕 specialised in the fields of natural, social, and applied sciences as well as mathematics, computer sciences, and law. It is ranked among the top 10 universities in South Asia.〔(Lankan universities ranked among top ten )〕 The University of Colombo was founded in 1921 as ''University College Colombo'', affiliated to the University of London. Degrees were issued to its students from 1923 onwards. The university traces its roots to 1870 when the ''Ceylon Medical School'' was established.〔("About University of Colombo" )〕 UoC has produced notable alumni in the fields of science, law, economics, business, literature, and politics. ==Overview== The university is a state university, with most of its funding coming from the central government via the University Grants Commission (UGC). Therefore, as with all other state universities in Sri Lanka, the UGC recommends its vice-chancellor for appointment by the President of Sri Lanka and makes appointments of its administrative staff. Its motto is "''Buddhih Sarvatra Bhrajate''", which means "Wisdom shines forth everywhere" in Sanskrit. With a student population of over 11,000, the university is made up of seven faculties with 43 academic departments and eight other institutions. Most faculties offer both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, with some offering courses for external students and distance-learning programs.
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