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Career Information Portal is for the students of the faculty to get information on career and internship opportunities. Visit this portal often for relevant updates .
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About the Faculty
A Legacy of Academic Excellence
The Faculty of Arts of the University of Jaffna is one of the largest faculties in Sri Lankan universities, comprising 17 departments with 22 study disciplines. With a rich traditional and cultural background, the faculty adopts dynamic policies for quality education and a contemporary approach to teaching, learning, and research.
50+
Years of Excellence
Internationally Recognized Scholarship
The Faculty of Arts has been known internationally for its scholarship and contribution to the field of Tamil Studies. Established in 1974 as the Faculty of Humanities and renamed in 1979, it has grown into a multidimensional institution with diverse study streams.
The faculty offers a full range of Social Science and Humanities degree programmes including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Bachelor of Law degrees, along with postgraduate programmes leading to Postgraduate Diplomas, M.A., M.Phil., and PhD qualifications.
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17Departments
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22+Study Disciplines
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23Special Degree Programs
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BA & LLBDegree Types Offered
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1974Year Established
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PGDiploma, MA, MPhil & PhD
News - Faculty of Arts
Student Welfare Initiative – Distribution of Bicycles
Student Welfare Initiative – Distribution of Bicycles With the support of the UK Branch of the Jaffna University Alumni Association, bicycles will be provided to 20 students of the Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, with the aim of supporting their welfare and educational progress. This initiative is a valuable...
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Green Arts Initiative – Day 3
‘Green Arts Collective’An Initiation as a Part of Golden Jubilee CelebrationsFaculty of Arts, University of Jaffna Third Day EventThe Third Day event of the ‘Green Arts Collective’ was held on the 29th of October 2024 at the Faculty of Arts premises under the direction of Dr. P. Ahilan, Coordinator, ‘Green...
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Visit of US Ambassador
Her Excellency Julie J. Chung, the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, visited the University of Jaffna on October 24, 2024. During her visit, she met with Professor S. Srisatkunarajah, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jaffna; Professor Dr. S. Raguram, Dean of the Faculty of Arts; Professor Dr. T. Velnampy,...
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ஐந்தாவது அனைத்துலகத் தமிழியல் ஆய்வு மாநாடு – 2024 ஐப்பசி
யாழ்ப்பாணப் பல்கலைக்கழக சர்வதேச ஆய்வரங்கின் ஒரு பகுதியாக சிங்கப்பூர் எஸ்டேற் கந்தையா கார்த்திகேசன் அறக்கட்டளை நிதியத்தின் முழுமையான நிதிப்பங்களிப்புடன் ஐந்தாவது அனைத்துலகத் தமிழியல் ஆய்வு மாநாடு 2024 ஐப்பசி 07 மற்றும் 08ஆம் திகதிகளில் கைலாசபதி கலையரங்கில் தமிழ்த்துறைத் தலைவர் சிரேஷ்ட பேராசிரியர். கி. விசாகரூபன் தலைமையில் சிறப்பாக ஆரம்பமாகின. ‘இருபதாம் நூற்றாண்டு ஈழத்துத் தமிழ் இலக்கியம்: இலக்கியத்தின் ஊடான மானுட விடுதலை’ என்னும் கருப்பொருளில் நடைபெற்ற இம் மாநாட்டின்...
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Green Arts Collective-Day 2
‘Green Arts Collective’An Initiation as a Part of Golden Jubilee CelebrationsFaculty of Arts, University of Jaffna Second Day Event The Second Day event of the ‘Green Arts Collective’ was held on the 3rd of October 2024 at the Faculty of Arts premises under the direction of Dr. P. Ahilan, Coordinator,...
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Green Arts-Launching Event
‘Green Arts Collective’An Initiation as a Part of Golden Jubilee CelebrationsFaculty of Arts, University of Jaffna IntroductionThe ‘Green Arts Collective’ proposes and initiates the Green Faculty of Arts. Greenery’s strategic role is to make the world more feasible. In addition to providing crucial ecosystem services, carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and reduction...
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Realising Your Potential & Achieving Career Success
Realising Your Potential & Achieving Career Success On 4th August 2024, the Career Guidance Cell of the Faculty of Arts organized a program titled “Realising Your Potential & Achieving Career Success” in collaboration with the Career Guidance Unit at the University of Jaffna. This event, conducted by Dr. Sabesan Sithamparanathan,...
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UK Chevening Scholarship Programme-Information Session
Activities Career Guidance Cell, Faculty of Arts UK Chevening Scholarship Programme – Information Session On 28th August 2024, the Career Guidance Cell of the Faculty of Arts organized an information session on the UK Chevening Scholarship Programme in collaboration with the British High Commission, aiming to provide valuable insights into...
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Workshop on Facing Disability with Confidence
In continuation of the disability day celebrated on the 17th of January 2024, the Committee on Disability Access and Inclusion of the Faculty of Arts with the financial assistance of the New Life Foundation, Kilinochchi organized a workshop on the title “Facing Disability with Confidence on the 23rd of March...
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Annual Translation Day Celebration
The Department of Translation Studies at the University of Jaffna celebrated the Annual Translation Day on March 6th, 2024, with immense enthusiasm and active participation from distinguished guests, faculty, and students. The event was designed to showcase the remarkable talents and innovative projects of students in the field of translation...
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Interactive Session with the Governor of CBSL
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has invited the academics and students of the University of Jaffna to participate in the interactive session with the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. As per the above invitation received through the Vice Chancellor, University of Jaffna and the Dean, Faculty...
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