CINEC Campus Sri Lanka, one of the pioneering non-state
higher education institutions in the country, announced its conditional recognition by the Institution of
Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) for its BSc in Automotive Engineering and BSc in Mechanical Engineering
programmes. This achievement elevates the institution’s academic and professional standing within the
country’s higher-education sector. The accreditation, effective from the first graduating batch, enables
students to obtain Associate Membership of IESL and progress towards Corporate Membership and
Chartered Engineer status, recognised across all Washington Accord jurisdictions.

This recognition marks a key milestone for the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, led by Dr.
Janaka Liyanagama, and positions CINEC as one of the pioneering non-state providers in Sri Lanka to
offer professionally accredited engineering pathways. The endorsement affirms the rigor of CINEC
academic framework, its alignment with international competency standards, and its capacity to
produce industry-ready engineering talent.

Speaking with Dean/ Faculty of Engineering & Technology, CINEC Campus Pvt Ltd – Dr. Janaka
Liyanagama, stated: “Achieving IESL conditional recognition is more than a compliance milestone; it is a
strategic validation of our commitment to producing engineers who meet global professional
standards. As a signatory to the Washington Accord, IESL membership gives our graduates
internationally portable credentials and direct access to engineering careers across multiple
economies. This recognition reinforces CINEC’s role in shaping a highly skilled, globally competitive
engineering workforce for Sri Lanka.”

CINEC’s engineering faculty comprises of four [04] departments – Civil, Electrical & Electronics,
Mechanical & Automotive, and Interdisciplinary Studies, and delivers a broad portfolio including four-
year BSc degrees, UK-awarded BEng (Hons) programmes with Anglia Ruskin University, MSc
postgraduate degrees, Pearson-endorsed Higher National Diplomas and Engineering Degree
Foundation programmes. The recognised degrees strengthen CINEC’s offering in specialised
disciplines such as automotive engineering – an area in which the institution has been an early mover
within the non-state education sector.

With this latest recognition, CINEC strengthens its credibility among students, parents, and industry
stakeholders, whilst expanding opportunities for Sri Lankan engineers to participate in international
labour markets and advanced professional pathways.

With their Beyond a Graduate’ concept grooms world class work-ready graduates and professionals in
the fields of Maritime, Engineering, Management, Education, English, Health Sciences, Computing,
Chemistry, Airline Professional Training, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Hotel School.

CINEC has won the Presidential Export Award for Best Exporter in Education Services for five [05] years
(2018/19, 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25) positioning CINEC at a level of excellence that meets
national requirements.

About CINEC Campus
Operating for 36+ years, CINEC Campus offers 200+ globally recognised qualifications across diverse
disciplines, delivering education aligned with international quality standards. Designed for young,
passionate minds, CINEC inspires graduates to make meaningful impact in the workplace and society
through creativity, entrepreneurship, self-discipline, and industry-relevant competence.