In 1859 the Queens College, Colombo was established as the first institution of higher education in Ceylon, affiliated to the University of Calcutta it prepared students from the Colombo Academy for entrance examinations of English universities.
Colombo was 1859 the Queens College. Colombo was established as the first institution of higher education in Ceylon it prepared students from the Colombo Academy for entrance examinations of English universities. The first institution of higher education in Ceylon was affiliated to the University of Calcutta.