Study Computer Science & Engineering in Sri Lanka: 88 Programmes at 20 Universities

Diploma
NCC Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Computing (L5DC)

Gateway Graduate School 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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Certificate
MCSD 70-480 Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 (Vendor Certification Computing)

ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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Diploma
NCC Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC)

Gateway Graduate School 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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Other programmes
Python Programming (Short Term Program Computing)

ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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Bachelor
BSc (Hons) in Computing – 3 Year Degree (London Met – UK)

ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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Certificate
MCTS 70-515 – ASP.net Web Application Development (Vendor Certification Computing)

ESOFT Metro Campus 🇱🇰 Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

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Foundation programme
Pre- Graduate Programme in Software Engineering (Information Technology)

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

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Bachelor
Bachelor of Science Computer Systems and Networking (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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