About Upananda College

Upananda College s a government Buddhist school in Galle Southern Provence, Sri Lanka. The college was established by Bataduwe Rathanajothi Thero in Akmeemana, Galle on 16 January 1910. It comprises both a primary and secondary school.

Upananda College had developed day by day under the supervision of various principals. On 1 August 1958 the school was promoted as Upananda Maha Vidyalaya then the government of gave aid to the school. In 1961 prime minister Sirimawo Bandaranayake visited the school to facilitate the science education of the school. On 18 August 1995 Upananda Maha Vidyalaya was promoted to a national school.

Upananda is not just an institution; it is a living entity that has stood the test of time, embodying wisdom, human kindness, and unwavering patriotism for over a century. The essence of Upananda lies in its ability to adapt and thrive through various historical and cultural changes while maintaining its core values.