Graduate Employability is a crucial index of the economic development of a country because it is an indicator of the contribution of the educated population to the workforce of a country. Apart from that graduate employability guides the education system, how to comply with industrial requirements. Hence, graduate employability has become a key performance indicator of all Universities.

As a leading University, the University of Kelaniya has perceived the value of graduate employability and maintained an above-average rate for graduate employability. The University of Kelaniya has monitored and evaluated the graduate employability for several years. Also, findings have been used for a short-range and long-range plan to increase the quality of the University. Additionally, the University has taken some strategies to maintain a satisfying employability rate.

University Statistics & data Monitoring Unit annually collects information regarding the graduate employability within the first ten months of the completion date of the degree by the graduates. Using this information, the USDMU compiles a report which is then used in development programs by the University itself and by the UGC, as well as the Ministry of Education.