In Sri Lanka, the Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies is uniquely positioned as the only academic institution offering instruction in these fields. Located within K20 of the Faculty of Humanities building complex, this department facilitates the accomplishment of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including B.A., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., degrees. The principal subject areas provided by the department encompass Sanskrit, Vāstuśāstra, Applied Astrology, and Hinduism. Particularly, there are no prerequisites for enrollment in these courses. Furthermore, the department offers certificate and diploma programs accessible to both local and international students across all specified domains.

In Sri Lanka this the only University which has a Department of Sanskrit & Eastern Studies in the Sinhala medium. The Department of Sanskrit is situated at K20 of the Building complex of the Faculty of Humanities. There are five competent Lecturers on the permanent staff. And also there is one visiting Professor, two temporary lecturers and two visiting lecturers. More than fifty students are studying in the department at present. Above five postgraduate students are doing their researchwork under guidance of the lecturers of this department. An annual journal named "SADHANA" is published by the Sanskrit Student's associations. The Department provides facilities for students to obtain B.A., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., degrees. In addition to this,    there are certificate and diploma courses for foreign students. As well as there is no perquisite for these two courses.