SLIIT highly prioritizing a knowledge-driven economy

Sri Lanka's transition toward a modern, knowledge-driven economy depends not only on fiscal reforms and foreign investment, but also on the strength of its higher education sector. At the forefront of this transformation stands the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), a leading non-state higher education provider.

- BY IFHAM NIZAM

Speaking to The Island Financial Review, Dr. Upendra Pieris, senior academic at SLIIT, stressed that the institute's achievements extend beyond the classroom. “We see ourselves as partners in national development. By producing industry-ready graduates and driving cutting-edge research, SLIIT contributes directly to Sri Lanka's competitiveness in the global marketplace, he said.

Over the past decade, SLIIT has expanded its academic portfolio to include computing, engineering, business, architecture, law, and humanities. Its internationally benchmarked programmes have enabled thousands of students to access global-standard education locally at a fraction of the cost of overseas study.