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SLIIT – IT degrees and Diplomas

July 2, 2010 By Kavidu 14 Comments

[ratings id=”5705″] Sri Lankan Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) is a degree awarding institute recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). SLIIT offers local degrees and degrees in collaboration with foreign partner universities in Australia and the United Kingdom. At present, SLIIT operates two main campuses: Malabe City Campus and Metropolition campus in Kollupitiya. Also it operates two centers at Matara and Kandy. SLIIT has over 100 academic and professional staff members.

Update 2014: You can now apply for June 2014 intake – Upto 19 May 2014

Update: You can apply for BIT degree offered by SLIIT for 2013 batch upto 10 January 2013
Degree and Masters Programs

SLIIT conducts programs of studies leading to B.Sc Special Honors degrees, B.Sc . General Degrees, M.Sc degrees and postgraduate diplomas in Information Technology, Information Management and Business Management. Students while conducting their degrees can earn other qualifications such as diplomas, advance diplomas which are designed fulfill the industry requirements.

Following degree programs of SLIIT are recognized by UGC, Sri Lanka:

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Management
M.Sc in Information Technology
M.Sc in Information Systems
M.Sc in Information Management

SLIIT Students can transfer to its partner universities after completing two or two and half years of study at SLIIT, and they can graduate from Curtin University of Technology in Australia or Sheffield Hallam University in UK.

Curtin University of Technology Degrees
B.Sc. in Information Technology
B.Sc. in Computer Systems and Networking

Sheffield Hallam University Degrees
B.Eng.(Hons) in Electronic Engineering
B.B.A.(Hons) in Business Management

SLIIT also conducts a number of industry certified development programs such as Microsoft, IBM, CISCO systems. SLIIT has commenced a Business Management degree program and an Electronic Engineering degree program from 2009.

SLIIT has a current enrollment of over 3500 Students for its B.Sc degree programs and another 1000 students for its Master’s degree and other programs. SLIIT is focused on providing opportunities to produce about 1000 IT professionals  each year.

SLIIT won numerous awards including Microsoft Imagine Cup Silver award (2007, 2008), Asia-Pacific ICT Alliance.

Student Welfare

SLIIT students are provided a foundation course to improve their communication skills. Its also provides training to improve reading, writing, listing and speaking abilities in English. All SLIIT programs are conducted in the English medium.

SLIIT provides modern facilities for students to enrich their studies. These include air-conditioned lecture theaters, Laboratories, Auditoriums, Libraries and reading rooms, rest areas and canteens. SLIIT also provide facilities for indoor and outdoor sports and other activities at the Malabe City Campus.

Campus Accommodation for students is available within the campus and also around the campus.

Other facilities given to students include student housing, SLIIT students Transport, SLIIT Gymnasium/Recreation Center, SLIIT carrier Guidance Unit, SLIIT English Help desk and medical facilities.

Many extracurricular and co-curricular activities are conducted by the SLIIT, which includes many clubs and societies such as student Interactive Society, Sport Council, FOSS Community, HEDRA SLIIT programming community, CSN student community, Information system unit, SLIIT Alumni Association, etc.

Student scholarships

SLIIT provide some scholarships according to the excellent Grade Point Average (GPA). Also it provides Mahapola Higher Education Scholarships who obtained high marks /grades in GCE (A/L) examination. Also provides IFS scholarships and industry sponsored scholarships.

Cost (Tuition Fees)

Approximate cost for IT related degrees is about Rs 72000.00 per semester, and rate per semester increase each year. Cost is very much higher for foreign degree programs.

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Related Study Options:

Private IT degrees in Sri Lanka – Cost and study options
NIBM, CIMA, Law college, National Universities
Technical education and vocational training

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  1. Kirujan says

    August 24, 2022 at 2:43 pm

    Dear sir I’m from srilanka but now working Dubai do you have any online degree program distance learning full and fully online and I have done advance level from srilanken high school technology stream please reply my mail id thank you

    Reply
  2. Nimesh Jayaweera says

    December 30, 2019 at 9:32 pm

    I want follow IT dgree,I have three s passes in mathes stream,How can I join this?inform me..

    Reply
    • Hiran says

      December 30, 2019 at 11:53 pm

      Please call or contect SLIIT

      Reply
  3. C.S.gamagedara says

    December 6, 2019 at 12:25 am

    I face al exam this year.this is my 2nd shy. 1st shy I can’t pass the al exam.I want to get software engineer degree by sliite campus .can i get that degree in this campus ?what are the foundation courses in this campus ?

    Reply
    • Hiran says

      December 9, 2019 at 7:10 pm

      Please call SLIIT

      Reply
  4. Chamadi piyumika says

    August 12, 2019 at 12:23 pm

    My brother who faced A/L in Art stream.but he wasn’t able to pass A/L.he have only one pass in art stream.. But it said that he is fond of following the software engineer digree..but he is too weakness for maths subject. Nevertheless he is interested in studying about information techlogy..Can I know whether he can follow the software engineer digree??? Will he be able to follow software engineer digree continuely???? If he will follow that digree, Will he have to stop studying due to difficult.?????????please reply me sir??

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    • Hiran says

      August 12, 2019 at 5:58 pm

      He can go various degrees in IT field.
      https://studentlanka.com/2016/04/03/how-to-become-a-software-engineer-in-sri-lanka/

      Reply
  5. Rishan says

    December 27, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    I want follow degree of information technology but i have face O/l only i have 6 cedit and passed English simple credit…..let me the know can I follow this course?

    Reply
    • Hiran says

      December 28, 2018 at 9:24 am

      Yes you can do. Eg you can go BIT external degree by doing foundation stage

      Reply
  6. w.k.prathibha hansani says

    December 21, 2018 at 10:17 pm

    I followed my a/ls in bio science stream.1st shy i gained 1s passes,once again i followed my a/ls in 2018 ,2nd shy.how i can join to sliit campus.? How can i know about campus courses detail?

    Reply
    • Hiran says

      December 25, 2018 at 12:33 pm

      Please call the above telephone number

      Reply
  7. Aloka dissanayaka says

    October 27, 2017 at 7:02 am

    I want follow it dgree..but i have A/L 1 pass in bio stream..how can i join this? Inform me

    Reply
    • Hiran says

      November 4, 2017 at 8:53 am

      Please contact SLIIT. they have a system of following courses without A/L.

      Reply
  8. Sophie says

    October 20, 2017 at 7:33 pm

    I did my A/L in 2017 in Commerce stream including ICT. I hope to do Bsc in IT for IT consultancy. Can I know the course details.& is Bsc in IT or Bsc in Information System suits best for IT consulting.

    Reply

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