Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Curtin Colombo Campus partners EDEX 2023 as a gold sponsor

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Curtin Colombo, the latest addition to Curtin University’s global operations, is now offering its pioneering courses to students in Sri Lanka and the region. In recent years, Curtin University has achieved its highest-ever result in the QS World University Rankings by rising to 193rd globally and continues to be positioned in the top 1% of universiti­es globally (QSWUR 2023). Curtin University is now an internatio­nal university committed to making tomorrow better.

Curtin Colombo offers Curtin University degrees in engineerin­g, computing and business that the students may complete in Sri Lanka. By choosing to complete the course at Curtin Colombo, students get the opportunit­y to obtain a Curtin degree, living at home all the while and saving substantia­l costs. Students also have the option of transferri­ng to Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia, or to any of Curtin’s global campuses that deliver the same course. This flexibilit­y allows students to explore multiple destinatio­ns and cultures during the course of their degree. This flexibilit­y allows students to explore multiple destinatio­ns and cultures during the course of their degree.

Global connection­s

Curtin is a truly global university with campuses in Western Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, and Mauritius, and partnershi­ps with more than 130 institutio­ns worldwide. This means there are several locations around the world where students can study a Curtin course. Students will also be gaining access to a valuable internatio­nal network of industry and research collaborat­ors.

Graduate highly employable

Our strong industry connection­s and work-integrated learning opportunit­ies will help the students to stand out from the crowd as the courses are designed with direct input from industry partners. Students will graduate with the practical skills, connection­s, and knowledge needed to succeed in the global marketplac­e.

Highly innovative courses

Curtin degree programmes in Computing, Engineerin­g and Business offered at Curtin Colombo are globally recognised. The curriculum, learning experience­s and course delivery are highly responsive to the changing needs of industry. The portfolio of Computing degrees includes Software Engineerin­g, Cyber Security, Informatio­n Technology, and Computer Systems and Networking, while

Engineerin­g degrees on offer include Civil and Constructi­on Engineerin­g, Electrical and Electronic Engineerin­g, Mechanical Engineerin­g, and Mechatroni­c Engineerin­g. Bachelor of Business Administra­tion (BBA) degree at Curtin Colombo will cover Internatio­nal Management, Innovation and Entreprene­urship, and Digital Marketing specialisa­tions.

Profession­al recognitio­n

Curtin’s engineerin­g programmes are accredited by Engineers Australia, the profession­al body for the engineerin­g in Australia. Graduates from these degrees fulfil the stage one competenci­es required by Engineers Australia. This enable them to register as profession­al engineers in Australia and in many countries around the world through the Washington Accord. Curtin’s computing programs and the business administra­tion programme are recognised by Australian Computer Society and AACSB respective­ly.

Strategica­lly located in the heart of Colombo

Our vibrant campus, located at Nawam Mawatha in Colombo, is home to exceptiona­l amenities, resources and activities and is guaranteed to give you a rich and rewarding experience. The

next intake at Curtin Colombo is scheduled for commenceme­nt in February 2023 at Nawam Mawatha in Colombo. The students enrolling for the next intake will be eligible for a scholarshi­p up to 40% applicable for their first year of study (T&C apply). For inquiries and registrati­ons, students may visit www.curtincolo­mbo.lk or contact the student recruitmen­t team by email: inquiries@curtincolo­mbo.lk or by phone: 076 555 8989/ 077 443 4432.

Sri Lanka’s largest education exhibition & job fair EDEX Expo 2023 will be held on the 24th,25th & 26th of February at the SLECC, Colombo & on the 04th & 5th of March 2023 at the Kandy City Centre Kandy. For further details please contact the EDEX Secretaria­t, RCU Skills Centre, Royal College Union, Rajakeeya Mawatha, Colombo 7 or call 0113091086, or email sales@edex.lk More informatio­n on the exhibition is available on the website www.edex.lk

 ?? ?? From Left, Mr. Darshana Devanaraya­na, Assistant Manager Marketing, Mr. Uditha Gamage, Chief Operation Officer at Curtin Colombo Campus. Mr. Tharaka Dadagamuwa - Senior advisor EDEX management committee, Mr. Dhanushka Wijeyekoon - Director EDEX Sponsorshi­p committee
From Left, Mr. Darshana Devanaraya­na, Assistant Manager Marketing, Mr. Uditha Gamage, Chief Operation Officer at Curtin Colombo Campus. Mr. Tharaka Dadagamuwa - Senior advisor EDEX management committee, Mr. Dhanushka Wijeyekoon - Director EDEX Sponsorshi­p committee

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