Graduate Profile

THE GRADUATE PROFILE
of The University of Peradeniya

The Graduate Profile of the University of Peradeniya

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The University of Peradeniya (UoP) Graduate is symbolised by the Multicoloured Lotus representing the colours of the 9 Faculties and 4 Postgraduate Institutes.

The Lotus represents resilience, connection and the pursuit of knowledge culminating in the enlightenment of UoP graduates. The use of the Lotus symbol dates back to Jain, Hindu and Buddhist traditions in the Southeast Asia (280 BC), and is an integral motif that can be found in local architectural traditions, exemplified in the architecture of the UoP.

The four arms in the university colours extending from the Lotus represent the Universality of Dispositions of UoP Graduates subcategorised into a variety of attributes/qualities demonstrated by them upon the completion of UoP degree programmes, also indicating that the magnitude of qualities/attributes of a graduate is either equal or greater than any world standard.

The white colour in and around the lotus, and the space among the four arms indicate that the UoP graduates are "More Open than Usual" (i.e. the UoP’s Founding Principle) in their attitudes and "Out of the Box" and "Outside in Approaches" to further the growth and dissemination of knowledge.

Description of Graduate Attributes

The graduate is a Holistic Thinker and Problem Solver capable of making evidencebased decisions.
The graduate is a Scholar who learns with the passion for becoming a subject specialist competent in theory and practice.
The graduate is an outcome-oriented, group-spirited Leader who is able to delegate and corporate. He/she is an independent, influential Collaborator capable of facilitating conflict resolution.
The graduate is a Role Model who exemplifies competent, ethical and professional practices within the relevant domain of expertise.
The graduate is a Researcher who pursues knowledge competently and philosophically and seeks solutions with an open mind.
The graduate is an Entrepreneur and Manager who initiates, innovates, negotiates, and is capable of networking to maximize opportunities mobilizing and allocating resources.
The graduate is a Digitally Literate Individual who is skillful, ICT and media literate.
The graduate is a Lifelong Learner who is curious, goal-oriented, achievement-focused and self-directed.
The graduate is a Socially Intelligent and Sensitive Human Being who is just, culturally aware, altruistic and pluralistic and inclusive. He/she respects nature.
The graduate is an Effective Communicator who is language proficient, persuasive and empathetic.
The graduate is a Responsible Citizen who is reliable and accountable.