LMI : Labour Market Information Sri Lanka

LMI : Labour Market Information Sri Lanka

University Graduate Survey

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.

 
Sri Lanka Employment Rate
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) graduates.

 
Earnnings
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.
 
Skill Mismatch
  61% of employed graduates considered that their work related to their university education.
 
Survey Response Rate
  Of the 5750 graduates who were surveyed, 1509 or 26.24 responded.  
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Unemployment Rate in Sri Lanka
2000 to 2008
 
 
 
   
   
   
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