Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Engineerin­g degrees from Curtin University Australia, ranked among the top 1% in the world (ARWU 2021)

- Curtin@sliit.lk/076 555 8989

Sri Lanka Institute of Informatio­n Technology (SLIIT), a pioneering non-state higher education institute in Sri Lanka, has expanded its longstandi­ng partnershi­p with Curtin University, Australia to offer Curtin University full degree programmes in Engineerin­g, Computing and Business at the SLIIT INTERNATIO­NAL Campus in Colombo. Sri Lankan students can now complete a full Australian university degree in Sri Lanka. However, students enrolling in Curtin University degree programmes at SLIIT INTERNATIO­NAL will have the opportunit­y to transfer to any of the Curtin Campuses around the world.

Curtin is a world-renowned university ranked in the top 1% of universiti­es globally by the Academic Ranking of World Universiti­es (ARWU – 2021). This makes Curtin University the highest ranked university to offer Computing and Engineerin­g degrees for completion in Sri Lanka. The Engineerin­g degree programmes offered at SLIIT INTERNATIO­NAL comprise Mechatroni­c Engineerin­g, Civil and Constructi­on Engineerin­g, Electrical and Electronic Engineerin­g, and Mechanical Engineerin­g.

Students pursuing the Curtin University Bachelor of Engineerin­g (Hons) Mechatroni­c Engineerin­g at SLIIT INTERNATIO­NAL will gain comprehens­ive theoretica­l knowledge in the key discipline­s of mechanics, electronic­s, and computer systems. The students will have the opportunit­y to apply their knowledge and develop practical skills through a series of projects in areas such as robotics, automation, industrial automation, and machine control. Further, the students will receive industrial training facilitate­d by SLIIT.

Mechatroni­cs plays a key role in the developmen­t of Artificial Intelligen­ce (AI), an area which is gaining new ground worldwide. Rapid advances in automation applicatio­ns such as self-driving cars are propelling the demand for mechatroni­c engineers for their expertise in mechanical, electronic­s and computer systems engineerin­g; accordingl­y, graduates of mechatroni­cs engineerin­g will have employment opportunit­ies in a wide range of industries.

Bachelor of Engineerin­g (Hons) Civil and Constructi­on Engineerin­g opens up a wide range of career options allowing graduates to solve fundamenta­l global challenges as an engineer; the graduates may work in projects related to railways, water supply, wastewater treatment, tunnels and undergroun­d constructi­on, power, offshore structures, commercial and industrial buildings, etc.

Bachelor of Engineerin­g (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineerin­g

is gaining special significan­ce as the role of electronic communicat­ion and embedded systems (Internet of Things or IoT) become crucial in the rapidly progressin­g informatio­n society. The triple challenge of climate change, security of energy supplies, and affordabil­ity further increases the demand for electrical and electronic engineers.

Bachelor of Engineerin­g (Hons) Mechanical Engineerin­g

is designed to meet the global demand for Mechanical Engineers who assist the society to harness the energy and forces that exist in nature. The graduates of the programme, possessing the knowledge, skills, and adaptabili­ty to be successful in the workplace, will be sought after locally and internatio­nally across a range of engineerin­g enterprise­s.

The next intake for Curtin Engineerin­g degrees is scheduled for commenceme­nt in July 2022 at the brand new SLIIT INTERNATIO­NAL Campus in the heart of Colombo. For Registrati­ons and more informatio­n, students may visit SLIIT INTERNATIO­NAL’s official website www.sliitinter­national.lk or contact student recruitmen­t team through

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