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| University Graduate Survey |
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Key results from the 2008 of the university graduate survey for selected universities in Sri Lanka conducted by the Labour Market Information Unit of the ministry of Labour Relations and manpower are highlighted as follows. Survey results describe employment experience, earnings and skills mismatch etc. of student responded for the survey. The Universities undertaken for the survey are University of Sri Jayawardanapura, University of Kelaniya, University of Ruhuna, University of Wayamba and University of Sabaragamuwa. The survey was conducted one year after completion of university education.
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One year after completion of their university education, the overall average employment rate for graduates of undergraduate degree programmes was 38.74%.The highest employment rate (83.25%) recorded for BSC (Science) graduats.
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Approximatly one year after graduation, majority of graduates earn Rs. 15,000-19,999 (US $130 - US $175) per month. Among the acadamic strams, B.Sc (Science) graduates are enjoying better pay in the labour market.
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61% of employed graduates considered that their work related to their university education.
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Of the 5750 graduates who were surveyed, 1509 or 26.24 responded. |
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