The Faculty of Applied Sciences was in existence even under the period of Wayamba Campus of Rajarata University with only three Departments namely, MathematicalSciences, Industrial Management and Computer Science, Applied NutritionLater in 1999 when Wayamba University of Sri Lanka was formed, five Departments were attached to the Faculty. They are Department of Electronics, Department of Computing and Information Systems, Department of Industrial Management and Department of Applied Nutrition. In year 2004, the Department of Applied Nutrition was separated from the Faculty and now it is attached to the Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition. With new four Departments, the Faculty has developed its vision and mission in align with the University vision and mission and also considering the national demands.

Vision
To become a center of excellence for developing human resources in higher education, research and technology to match the National and Global trends.

Mission
To produce competent, innovative human resources to match the national and global trends through undergraduate and postgraduate education, research and outreach programmes.