# Eastern University, Sri Lanka > university in Sri Lanka **Wikidata**: [Q5330549](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5330549) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_University,_Sri_Lanka) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/eastern-university-sri-lanka ## Summary Eastern University, Sri Lanka (EUSL) is a public higher education institution located in the Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka. Founded in 1981, it serves as an academic hub for advanced learning and research. The university is also known historically as Batticaloa University College and maintains a digital presence through its official website and various academic identifiers. ## Key Facts - **Founded**: 1981 (source: structured properties). - **Location**: Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka (coordinates: 7.79761111, 81.582) (source: structured properties). - **Aliases**: EUSL, Eastern University Sri Lanka, Batticaloa University College (source: structured properties). - **Website**: http://www.esn.ac.lk/ (source: structured properties). - **Institutional Type**: University (instance_of: university) (source: structured properties). - **Affiliation**: Association of Commonwealth Universities (source: structured properties). - **Social Media**: Twitter handle `esnchannel` with 1,133 followers (as of April 2020) and 1,230 followers (as of January 2021) (source: structured properties). - **Identifiers**: GRID ID `grid.443373.4`, ISNI `0000000104383334`, ROR ID `01jrs3715`, VIAF ID `156174596`, Ringgold ID `130406` (source: structured properties). ## FAQs ### Q: When was Eastern University, Sri Lanka founded? A: Eastern University, Sri Lanka was established in 1981. ### Q: Where is Eastern University, Sri Lanka located? A: The university is situated in the Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka at coordinates 7.79761111, 81.582. ### Q: What are the alternative names for Eastern University, Sri Lanka? A: It is also known as EUSL, Eastern University Sri Lanka, and was formerly called Batticaloa University College. ### Q: What organizations is Eastern University, Sri Lanka affiliated with? A: It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. ## Why It Matters Eastern University, Sri Lanka plays a crucial role in the educational landscape of the Batticaloa District and the broader Eastern Province. As a state university, it provides accessible higher education opportunities, fostering regional development and intellectual growth. Its affiliation with the Association of Commonwealth Universities underscores its commitment to international academic standards and collaboration. The institution contributes to the advancement of knowledge through its research and academic programs, serving as a vital resource for students and the community. ## Notable For - **Commonwealth Affiliation**: A recognized member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. - **Bilingual Digital Presence**: Wikipedia presence in German, English, and Tamil. - **Technological Integration**: Utilizes a Shibboleth API endpoint for identity management. - **Established History**: Founded in 1981, it has a multi-decade legacy in Sri Lankan higher education. ## Body ### Founding and Location Eastern University, Sri Lanka was established in 1981. It is geographically located in the Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka, with precise coordinates at latitude 7.79761111 and longitude 81.582. The institution operates under the official website domain http://www.esn.ac.lk/. ### Names and Aliases The university is formally known as Eastern University, Sri Lanka. It is also referred to by the acronyms EUSL and Eastern University Sri Lanka. Historically, it has been known as Batticaloa University College. Its Wikimedia Commons category is "Eastern University, Sri Lanka," and it has a Quora topic dedicated to "Eastern-University-Sri-Lanka." ### Academic and Organizational Identifiers The institution holds numerous academic and organizational identifiers. Its GRID ID is `grid.443373.4`, and its ROR ID is `01jrs3715`. In library and authority systems, it has a Library of Congress Authority ID `n2009218657`, an ISNI of `0000000104383334`, and a VIAF ID of `156174596`. Other identifiers include a KISTI ID `K000205451`, a Ringgold ID `130406`, an IDREF ID `027525171`, a Geonames ID `7441531`, a GNS Unique Feature ID `10772471`, and an Open Funder Registry Funder ID `501100011601`. Its Freebase ID is `/m/0bgvtm`. ### Digital Footprint and Social Media Eastern University, Sri Lanka maintains a digital presence with a Shibboleth API endpoint located at `https://idp.esn.ac.lk/idp/shibboleth`. On social media, specifically Twitter, the university uses the handle `esnchannel`. It had 1,133 followers as of April 15, 2020, and 1,230 followers as of January 5, 2021. The Twitter account has a start time of January 17, 2017, and a P6552 ID of `821301881792184320`. ### Affiliations and Categories The university is affiliated with the Association of Commonwealth Universities. Its main topic category is "Category:Eastern University, Sri Lanka," and there is a specific category for its alumni: "Category:Alumni of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka." The university is also featured on Wikipedia in three languages: German (de), English (en), and Tamil (ta), and has a sitelink count of 3. ## References 1. Open ISNI for Organizations 2. Virtual International Authority File 3. Google Knowledge Graph 4. GeoNames 5. [Source](http://www.esn.ac.lk/) 6. GRID Release 2016-05-31 7. Quora 8. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions 9. [Source](https://orcid.org/signin)