Higher Education

SAB Campus Empowers Students Nationwide Through Sisu Diri Scholarship Fund

Reaffirming its dedication to empowering academically gifted students across the nation, the SAB Campus of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) proudly announced the awarding of full scholarships under its flagship Sisu Diri Scholarship Fund. Established by SAB Campus, the Sisu Diri Scholarship Fund aims to eliminate financial barriers and SAB Campus Empowers Students Nationwide Through Sisu Diri Scholarship Fund

Swinburne among the world’s top 300 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

Swinburne University of Technology has maintained its position among the world’s top 300 universities in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. This achievement underscores Swinburne’s commitment to delivering high-quality education and impactful research. The THE World University Rankings assess institutions based on teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook. Swinburne’s consistent ranking Swinburne among the world’s top 300 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

NIBM Chairman to Present Seminar on Tourism Economic Impacts in Vietnam

The National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) is proud to announce that Dr. Gunathilake Tantrigama, Chairman of NIBM, will deliver a seminar at Van Lang University, Vietnam, on “Recent Methodological and Empirical Developments in Measuring Economic Impacts of Tourism: Case Studies of New Zealand.” Date: October 30, 2025 Time: 18:00 Venue: Room I.03.02, Main Campus NIBM Chairman to Present Seminar on Tourism Economic Impacts in Vietnam

University of Colombo Library Unveils “Colombo Discourses 2025” to Foster Academic Dialogue

The Library of the University of Colombo recently unveiled its landmark initiative, “Colombo Discourses 2025,” reaffirming its dedication to advancing knowledge exchange and fostering intellectual collaboration within the academic community. The inaugural session, held under the theme “Talk to an Expert,” featured an inspiring address by Vice Chancellor Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake. The event drew University of Colombo Library Unveils “Colombo Discourses 2025” to Foster Academic Dialogue

Shape Your Future with a BSc in Business Management (HRM) at Horizon Campus

Human Resource Management is more than a career. It’s about growing people, building organizational culture, and leading with purpose. Every impactful journey begins with a strong foundation, and at Horizon Campus, you are provided with the platform to kickstart yours. This BSc in Business Management (HRM) programme offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students Shape Your Future with a BSc in Business Management (HRM) at Horizon Campus

Wayamba University to Host Research Congress on November 7

The Wayamba University Research Congress (WURC) 2025 is scheduled to take place on November 7. The annual congress serves as a platform for academics, administrative staff, and postgraduate students to present and discuss their research findings. According to the university, the main objective of WURC 2025 is to promote knowledge sharing and encourage dialogue on Wayamba University to Host Research Congress on November 7

Ruhuna University Faces Delay in Student Admissions, Highlighted in Parliament

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa recently raised concerns in Parliament over the delay in enrolling students to the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Ruhuna. He noted that more than 200 eligible students are awaiting admission and have yet to receive a date to commence their academic activities. In contrast, parallel batches in Ruhuna University Faces Delay in Student Admissions, Highlighted in Parliament

Universities of Peradeniya and Illinois Chicago Collaborate on AI Workshop

The Department of Medical Education at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, in partnership with the Department of Medical Education at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), USA, held a three-day workshop last week titled “Scholarship, Innovation and Integration of AI for Educational Research.” This marked the second workshop in the ongoing UIC-UoP partnership, Universities of Peradeniya and Illinois Chicago Collaborate on AI Workshop

Quest International University Partners with IMC Education as Its Official Sri Lanka Office

A significant milestone in international education was marked recently with a special press conference at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo. The event announced the appointment of IMC Education as the official country office for Quest International University (QIU), Malaysia. This collaboration aims to open new avenues for Sri Lankan students seeking world-class medical and higher education in Quest International University Partners with IMC Education as Its Official Sri Lanka Office

Special Committee Appointed to Enhance Academic Programs at the University of Vocational Technology

A six-member expert committee has been established to assess and enhance the academic programs at the University of Vocational Technology (UNIVOTEC) in Ratmalana. The committee’s mandate is to provide recommendations to the Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, aiming to elevate the quality of these programs to meet both national and international standards. Special Committee Appointed to Enhance Academic Programs at the University of Vocational Technology

University of Colombo Secures Top Spot Among Sri Lankan Universities in Global Rankings

The University of Colombo (UoC) has once again distinguished itself by emerging as the highest-ranked Sri Lankan university in the 2026 global university rankings. According to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, UoC is placed in the 1001-1200 band globally, but remains #1 in Sri Lanka. In the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2026, UoC University of Colombo Secures Top Spot Among Sri Lankan Universities in Global Rankings

Discover Your Future at IIT Discovery Day 2025

The Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) is set to host its Discovery Day on October 25th and 26th, 2025, at Colombo City Centre. This exciting two-day event offers students and parents the chance to explore the wide range of internationally recognized degree programs offered by IIT in partnership with leading UK universities. Visitors will get Discover Your Future at IIT Discovery Day 2025

NTSYM 2025 Brings Together Global Scholars in Multidisciplinary Dialogue

The International Symposium (INTSYM) 2025 successfully geared up recently to unite academics, researchers, and thought-leaders from a wide array of disciplines around the world. This year’s symposium promised to foster rich exchanges across fields such as technology, management, social sciences, environmental studies, and more. INTSYM 2025 aimed to be a platform where ideas cross-pollinate: scholars NTSYM 2025 Brings Together Global Scholars in Multidisciplinary Dialogue

Mr. Hansaja Banduge of NSBM Featured in the Sunday Observer

NSBM Green University proudly recognizes Mr. Hansaja Banduge, Probationary Lecturer from the Department of Marketing and Tourism at the Faculty of Business, for his excellence in the research article, “Hearts over heads: How emotional ads sway students to choose private universities?”, featured in the Research and Innovations column of the Sunday Observer. His article is Mr. Hansaja Banduge of NSBM Featured in the Sunday Observer

Call for Applications: Postgraduate Diploma in Bilingual Education

Fifty scholarship opportunities are now open for the Postgraduate Diploma in Bilingual Education. The Ministry of Education, through its Bilingual Education Branch, in collaboration with the Postgraduate Institute of English (Open University of Sri Lanka), is inviting applications from teachers currently engaged in bilingual education. Teachers who meet eligibility criteria can apply for one of Call for Applications: Postgraduate Diploma in Bilingual Education