The Faculty of Agriculture , founded in 1966, provides a full-time study course in agriculture and animal husbandry. Those who successfully complete the course are awarded the Diploma in Agriculture

Ministry Approval

The Ministry of Agriculture Development and Research of the Government of Sri Lanka has given approval and recognition to the Aquinas College Diploma in Agriculture in 1981.

The Ministry of Public Administration has gazetted this Agriculture Diploma offered by Aquinas to be on par with that awarded by the Government sponsored Schools of Agriculture. Students of Aquinas can now compete for vacancies in Government service along with Agriculture Diploma Holders from Government Schools.

Father in Charge

Very Rev. Fr. Placidus de Silva  - B.Th.(Rome), B.Sc.(Sociology) Hons. London, Dip in Sociology (Colombo)

Course Director

Mr. K. Karunanayake

Panel of Lecturers

Mr. K. Karunanayake
Mrs. Dayani Samarawickrama
Ms. S. Mudalige
Mrs. Gayani Ratnayake
Ms. P. Erandathie Illukkumbura
Mrs. D. Goonatilake
Mr. Sarath Weeratunge

Other courses offered by the Faculty:

Diploma in Plantation Management
Certificate Course in Landscaping, Horticulture & Floriculture
Certificate Course in Livestock Management

For Whom

To Pursue planting or farming as a career
To become teachers or instructors in agriculture or animal husbandry
To aquire a preliminary knowledge for more advanced studies in this field

Admission Requirements

Should have passed in at least two of the following G.C.E (Advanced Level) subjects: Agriculture, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology or Biology or G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) with 5 years experience in the agriculture field, provided he/she is free to follow this full time course

Medium

Sinhala

Duration

Two years (Full TIme)

Facilities

Aquinas farm, 46 acres in extent and complete with a large hostel and lecture room facilities.

Classes held

Weekdays
Four days per week.

Students will also participate in practical work at the farm, Educational tours and other training programs during weekends and vacations

Next Commencement

22 nd September 2009

Fee

Admission Rs. 1000/=
Refundable Deposit Rs. 1000/=
Non Refundable Deposit Rs. 500/=
Tuition fees for the term Rs. 4500/=
VAT 15% Rs. 675/=
For Orientation Course Rs. 2500/=
Total Rs. 10,175/=