New complex planned for Jaffna University

Colombo: The University of Jaffna is to be expanded with a new building complex for its Management Studies and Commerce Faculty at a cost of Rs. 400 million. It will provide enhanced facilities to both students and the staff.

Mass Media and Information Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said Cabinet had granted approval for a proposal submitted by Higher Education Minister Prof. Vishwa Warnapala to build the new complex.

The faculty established in 1999, consists of 800 students and 40 academic staff. It has two Departments - Management and Commerce, providing four year special degree courses.

These programs are being carried out sharing facilities with the Faculty of Arts due to lack of space.

The construction of the first phase of the proposed new wing is to be implemented early next year, and the balance work will follow in four years.