In 2012, the Internal Quality Assurance Unit (IQAU) of Uva Wellassa University was established after a Senate approval to coordinate all Quality Assurance related activities within the University yet, all the members of staff take personal responsibility for the quality of their contribution to the student learning experience. Uva Wellassa University values the highest academic and professional standards, and aims to be internationally renowned University for the quality of teaching, learning facilities and educational experience presented to students. The mission of IQAU places students at the center, engaging them in collaborative learning in a supportive, well-resourced and conducive academic environment. IQAU of Uva Wellassa University directs quality assurance for all new and existing degree programmes, Faculties and units. IQUA ensures that the Uva Wellassa University operates in conformity with the Sri Lankan Qualification Framework and other standards set forth by Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council of Sri Lanka. The University’s internal Quality Assurance processes include:

 degree program and module approval
 student feedback.
 peer observation of academic teaching, and external examiners.
 periodic review of modules and degree programmes.

Faculty level Quality Assurance activities are administered by a Faculty Quality Assurance Cell (FQAC) headed by the Dean of the Faculty.