Ensuring students receive a headstart towards their higher education goals, SLIIT, the nation’s largest private degree awarding institute announced the commencement of its June 2019 intake for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree Programmes. While all degrees offered at SLIIT are approved by the University Grants Commission and the Ministry of Higher Education, interested students can enrol in an impressive range of programmes conducted in affiliation with prestigious foreign universities and education institutes.
Based on the degrees offered by SLIIT, students can select from among a wide range of subjects including Computing, Business, Quantity Surveying, Education, Psychology, Law, Biotechnology, Nursing, and Cookery and Hospitality diplomas. Additionally, SLIIT’s collaboration with prestigious foreign partner institutions, such as Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom; Curtin University, Australia and William Angliss Institute, Australia to ensure students can continue their studies overseas. In addition students can also specialise in inter-disciplinary areas receiving an unparalleled educational experience in a vibrant setting.
Commenting on the commencement, Prof. Lalith Gamage, CEO/ Vice Chancellor, SLIIT said, “The commencement of our June 2019 degree programmes is an important period for SLIIT as we understand that higher education takes the lead in defining career pathways to succeed in life. At SLIIT we ensure that students are provided the most conducive environment and guidance necessary in their onward transformative journey.” Committed to maintaining high academic standards, SLIIT provides students with focused education in a professional and friendly environment.
SLIIT sustains learning by fostering a connection between the curriculum and potential future career pathways providing students lifechanging opportunities. Promoting internships, industrial training and placements SLIIT ensures students showcase their potential to prospective employees. Students at SLIIT have the privilege of transferring to prestigious foreign universities in countries such as UK, Australia, US, Canada and New Zealand which are high in global ranking, internationally focused and deliver high quality education.
SLIIT affiliations with these foreign universities enable students to complete their degree at SLIIT or choose to transfer to the respective partner university. SLIIT Undergraduate students who seek transfer options can easily select from the wide range of partner universities available. Students who transfer have the ability to enhance knowledge and immerse in an exciting cross-cultural environment. SLIIT Student Services are available on campus catering to a range of diverse student needs.
Specialist services include a Student Services Help Desk, a Student Forum, an English Help Desk in addition to counselling and guidance to assist students achieve a clearer outcome. A dedicated team ensures all amenities and facilities maximise students’ opportunities and experiences guaranteeing a time well-spent at SLIIT. Applications can also be obtained from SLIIT regional centres. Duly filled applications should be forwarded to the Manager – Student Enrolment, SLIIT Malabe Campus. Prospective students are required to undertake an aptitude test, available in all three languages at the SLIIT test centers; Colombo, Malabe, Matara, Kandy, Kurunegala and Jaffna.
Application forms for undergraduate programmes are available from SLIIT campuses or centres, or can be downloaded via www.sliit.lk/apply or contact 0117 544 801 for more information.