evidence: Social media posts are circulating that the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka offers dozens of free online courses. Numerous social media posts claim that the University of Peradeniya offers dozens of free online courses. These posts have been shared widely and often link to unrelated websites, raising questions about their authenticity. [...] The claims circulating on social media about the University of Peradeniya offering dozens of free online courses are entirely false. The official university channels and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor have confirmed these claims are unfounded. Individuals must rely on official sources for accurate information regarding university programs and offerings.