List of University of Peradeniya people

This is a list of notable University of Peradeniya people. This includes distinguished alumni of various fields and distinguished faculty people.

This is an incomplete list that may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries.

Law, Politics and International Relations

Academics

Professors and scholars

University presidents, Chancellors and Vice Chancellors

Deans

Medicine

Science and technology

Military and Police

Literature

Film, Theatre and Television

•Dr. D.B.Nihalsingha- award winning film and television director, film administrator and teacher

Arts

Music

Religion

Journalists

Civil Servants

Education

Business and finance

Faculty

Librarians

Sportsmen and sports administrators

See also

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