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Study Computer Science & Engineering in Sri Lanka

Computer science and computer engineering cover software development, algorithms, data, networks, hardware and artificial intelligence – one of the most sought-after fields of study worldwide.

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    BIT – Semester 2 (Computing - BIT - University of Colombo)

    ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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  2. Certificate

    Certificate in PC Hardware Engineering (Short Term Program Computing)

    ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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  3. Bachelor

    Bachelor in Computer Science (Hons)

    Management and Science University 🇱🇰 Colombo 03, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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  4. Diploma

    Diploma in 3D Animation (Computing)

    ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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  6. Certificate

    Certificate in Java Basics (Short Term Program Computing)

    ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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    BIT – Semester 5 (Computing - BIT - University of Colombo)

    ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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  8. Certificate

    International Computer Driving License (ICDL) (Vendor Certification Computing)

    ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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    BIT – Semester 3 (Computing - BIT - University of Colombo)

    ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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  10. Certificate

    Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 8 Programmer (OCPJP 8) (Vendor Certification Computing)

    ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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  11. Certificate

    MCSA 70-410 Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 (Vendor Certification Computing)

    ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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  12. Bachelor

    BEng (Hons) in Software Engineering – 3 Year Degree (London Met – UK)

    ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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    AutoCAD 3D (Short Term Program Computing)

    ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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    AutoCAD 2D (Short Term Program Computing)

    ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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  16. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) in Information Technology- Specializing in Software Engineering

    Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology 🇱🇰 Colombo 03, Sri Lanka

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  17. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) in Computing Top-up (London Met – UK) (Top-up Degree Programme)

    ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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    Microcontroller programming with Arduino (Short Term Program Computing)

    ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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  19. Diploma

    Higher National Diploma in Software Engineering (Information Technology)

    Pioneer Institute of Business and Technology 🇱🇰 Colombo 07, Sri Lanka

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  20. Other programmes

    Android Application Development with Java (Pearson Assured) (Short Term Program Computing)

    ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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  21. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) in Information Technology- Specializing in Computer Systems and Network Engineering

    Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology 🇱🇰 Colombo 03, Sri Lanka

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science (Hons) Computing (Information Technology)

    Pioneer Institute of Business and Technology 🇱🇰 Colombo 07, Sri Lanka

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Study Computer Science & Engineering in Sri Lanka – facts and figures

In Sri Lanka, 20 universities and colleges offer 88 Computer Science & Engineering programmes: 26 Bachelor, 2 Master and 0 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Colombo 4, Colombo, Colombo 07 and Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Institutions with the widest choice: ESOFT Metro Campus, Pioneer Institute of Business and Technology and Open University of Sri Lanka.

Degrees in Computer Science & Engineering

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Computer Science & Engineering builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Computer Science & Engineering, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Computer Science & Engineering programmes?

The directory lists 88 Computer Science & Engineering programmes at 20 institutions in Sri Lanka. Popular cities include Colombo 4, Colombo and Colombo 07.

How long does it take to study Computer Science & Engineering?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Computer Science & Engineering programmes in Sri Lanka?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are ESOFT Metro Campus, Pioneer Institute of Business and Technology, Open University of Sri Lanka, Management and Science University and Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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