Interaction with overseas institutions is encouraged at University of Kelaniya. The University has developed links with universities and research institutions around the world to provide opportunities for students and staff exchanges, and to undertake joint research and teaching programs. In this regard, the University has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with the following Universities and Institutions in the recent past.

• The Office of Chinese Language Council International
• Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India
• Mahatma Gandhi Antaraashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, India
• Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban), China
• North Dakota State University, USA
• Graduate School of Buddhist Studies, Singapore
• Sojo University, Japan
• Kyushu University, Japan
• University of Reunion, France