ESOFT Uni launch seen as opening of 'bold new chapter in local higher education'

In a milestone celebration that blended legacy with ambition, ESOFT Metro Campus commemorated its 25th anniversary last Thursday at the Shangri-La, Colombo, while launching what was described by some as "a bold new chapter for Sri Lankan higher education": the unveiling of ESOFT Uni (ESU).

- BY IFHAM NIZAM

The event drew academics, alumni, government officials and industry leaders from across the country to celebrate ESOFT's journey and witness the announcement of ESU—a new, independent arm dedicated exclusively to undergraduate and postgraduate education. The evening underscored not only the institution's impact on tens of thousands of students over two decades but also its forward-looking vision to elevate Sri Lanka's position in the global education map.

Announcing the creation of ESU, Dr. Dayan Rajapakse, chairman and Group Managing Director of ESOFT Metro Campus, explained the rationale behind the strategic separation:

"For 25 years, our mission has been to make quality education accessible to all, he said. "With ESU, we are establishing a new identity—one that delivers a true university experience, aligned with global standards in infrastructure, pedagogy and academic culture."

While ESOFT will continue its core focus on vocational training and professional certifications through its 40+ Metro Campuses and Colleges, ESU will chart its own course as a higher education institution. The transition aims to cater to a new generation of learners seeking globally relevant degrees and a campus experience that goes beyond skills training.