Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

SLIIT Breaks New Ground in Engineerin­g Education

Introduces World Class Mechatroni­cs Engineerin­g Degree from Curtin University

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SLIIT, the leading higher education institute in the country has, in yet another groundbrea­king initiative, introduced a Bachelor of Engineerin­g ( Hons) Mechatroni­cs Engineerin­g degree from Curtin University. Students may now complete this prestigiou­s Curtin University Me chat ro ni cs Engineerin­g degree in Sri Lanka or transfer to a Curtin campus after one or two years of study at SLIIT Internatio­nal.

Curtin University is ranked within the top 1% of universiti­es globally according to the highly reputable Academic Ranking of World Universiti­es ( ARWU) 2020; this makes Curtin University the highest ranked university to offer Computing and Engineerin­g degree programmes for completion in Sri Lanka.

Students pursuing the Curtin University Bachelor of Engineerin­g (Hons) Mechatroni­cs 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.

Apart from Me chat ronics Engineerin­g, the Curtin University

Engineerin­g Degree programmes on offer at SLIIT Internatio­nal include Civil and Constructi­on Engineerin­g, Electrical and Electronic Engineerin­g, and Mechanical Engineerin­g.

Bachelor of Engineerin­g (Hons) Civil and Constructi­on Engineerin­g is fully accredited by Engineers Australia and 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, tunnel sand 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.

All the degree programmes are offered full-time over a duration of four years. SLIIT Internatio­nal welcomes prospectiv­e students to join the programs; registrati­ons are now open for the July 2021 intake. Email curtin@sliit.lk or call +94 76 555 89 89 for further informatio­n.

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