The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has launched 55 hostel projects across state universities and higher education institutions, aiming to provide accommodation for approximately 16,000 students.
The programme will be implemented in three phases and includes the construction of new hostel facilities at 13 universities and other higher education institutions.
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka and Rajarata University of Sri Lanka will receive the largest allocations, with seven hostel projects each accommodating 2,200 students. South Eastern University of Sri Lanka is set to receive six hostels with a capacity for 2,000 students.
The programme will also provide accommodation for 1,600 students at Eastern University, Sri Lanka, and 1,800 students at Uva Wellassa University.
Additional hostel projects are planned for the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, the University of Vavuniya, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, the University of Jaffna, the University of Moratuwa, the University of Ruhuna, Gampaha Wickramarachchi University, and the Trincomalee Campus.
According to the ministry, most projects are currently at the tendering, evaluation, or procurement stage. Preliminary construction work has already begun at selected locations, including the University of Ruhuna.
Last modified: June 2, 2026
