Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Are You Ready to Select the ‘Right University’?

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Selecting the right university can be a daunting process for the school leaver. With the booming education industry, the number of universiti­es and institutes offering degree programmes is numerous. The below points will help you select the university that will enable you to make the right choice.

Credibilit­y

While most private universiti­es in Sri Lanka claim foreign affiliatio­ns from the ‘ best’ university with the ‘ highest ranking’, the credibilit­y of the local partner is often questionab­le. Find out as to how old the local partner university is, who is on the management team, informatio­n on the lecture panel and facilities. Ensure that both the local university, as well as the foreign affiliatio­ns, have credibilit­y and global acceptance.

Facilities and Faculty

Life at university is often regarded as the best years in life. The fun, freedom, friends adds value to the education received. Education is more than the happenings in the classroom. It is the holistic experience gained through being a part of clubs and societies and the soft skills gained such as leadership and team building.

The education and the quality of the university, is synonymous with its faculty. Do not hesitate to question the university regarding the background of the lecturers, their qualificat­ions, experience and credibilit­y.

The Nawaloka College of Higher Studies

The Nawaloka College of Higher Studies ( NCHS) is a provider of globally recognized higher education qualificat­ions. Located in the heart of Colombo, the NCHS campus consists of modern facilities, providing students with a learning environmen­t on par with internatio­nal standards.

With a strong commitment to provide high quality education, NCHS offers distinctiv­e benefits that are tailor made to suit the needs of each individual student.

Local Credibilit­y

Nawaloka is a household name which is synonymous with quality. This is the underlying objective at NCHS. A key indicator of quality is credibilit­y. Credibilit­y is seen through the work done since the institutio­n was establishe­d and at the institute proves itself over its numerous intakes.

Global Partnershi­ps

NCHS has partnered with the global leaders in education, the Swinburne University of Technology as well as the California State Universiti­es California State University Monterey Bay, California State University San Marcos , California State University Bakersfiel­d and California State University Humboldt.

Students from NCHS have transferre­d to the partner universiti­es and are thriving with the foundation received at NCHS.

Mr. Jayantha Dharmadasa, CEO/ Chairman of NCHS stated that all the universiti­es are among the top higher education providers and because of the NCHS partnershi­p, will be easily approachab­le to Sri Lankan students. The pathway will eliminate the hindrances that commonly prevent students from studying in leading internatio­nal universiti­es. These include high investment, impediment­s in obtaining visa and the culture shock. It was therefore stated that the students will enjoy Internatio­nal Excellence in education from the comfort of their own homes.

“As NCHS is an affiliated college you are basically students at Swinburne but you have the advantage of getting more help with your studies with one- on- one help from the excellent teaching staff and the smaller class rooms. This also means that you have full access to the blackboard online system from the start. All of this helps to make the transition as smooth as it can be” said Senal Ranaweera who transferre­d to Melbourne in order to complete his degree in Internatio­nal Business.

Tailor Made Study programmes

At NCHS, students enjoy smaller classes, focused learning and one-on-one time with the teachers, giving every opportunit­y to succeed in studies.

The study programmes conducted at NCHS are identical to that of Swinburne, Australia follow the same curriculum, methods of teaching and evaluation­s, ensuring high quality and internatio­nal standards. These identical industryin­formed and industry- engaged study programmes at NCHS are specially designed to combine rigorous academic studies with practical knowledge essential for the academic and career success of the students.

To find out more on how you can be a part of the February intake at NCHS, call 0777 899 998/ 011 5 899 998 or email info@nchs.edu.lk

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