About the University

The Eastern University, Sri Lanka, established in 1986 and preceded by Batticaloa University College (1981), is located in Vantharumoolai, Eastern Province, with around 10,000 students. It has campuses in Trincomalee and Kallady, offering facilities like libraries, Centre for Information and Communication Technology, and sports facilities. Batticaloa, known as the “Land of the Singing Fish” for the musical sounds in its lagoon, is a coastal city with three lagoons and 120 kilometers of sandy beaches, including the famous Passikudah and Kalkudah beaches, ideal for safe swimming. The Faculty of Agriculture, one of the two founding faculties, strives to improve the quality of life for the farming community and promote sustainable agriculture. It will host the ISA 2026 symposium themed “Growing More with Less – Securing the Future of Farming​”