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Ministry of Education Approved — Recognized and Approved by the Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka
Full Member — SLANSHI
Full Member — Association of Commonwealth Universities
Two Campuses — Padukka & TRACE Colombo

About SLTC Campus

Driving Innovation,
Shaping Future Leaders

SLTC Campus — PADUKKA & COLOMBO

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SLTC at a Glance

Two decades of momentum, in numbers

2015
Founded
No. 2
Private University
No. 1
AD Scientific Index — Private
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Padukka Residential Campus
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Who We Are

A premier, forward-thinking university

SLTC is a non-state degree-awarding body recognized by the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, and approved by the University Grants Commission — ensuring every programme meets national standards while staying relevant to where industry is heading.

We hold full membership of SLANSHI and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), and deliver pre-university, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through hands-on, research-led teaching designed to prepare students for both the local and international stage.

Students on the SLTC campus
The true university experience
Why Choose SLTC

What sets the SLTC experience apart

Five commitments that shape how every student learns, builds and is mentored here.

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Selective enrollment

Most degree programmes admit a limited intake with a competitive cut-off, keeping the learning environment focused and high-quality.

02

A strong student-to-faculty ratio

Close mentorship and personalised guidance, rather than lecture halls where students are a number.

03

Highly qualified academic staff

A significant share of our faculty hold PhDs, bringing advanced research expertise directly into the classroom.

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Research-prioritised learning

Students engage in real research projects and industry-level internships built around outcomes, not just credit hours.

05

Interdisciplinary by design

Arts, humanities, basic sciences, economics and management are woven through the curriculum, with the Centre for Communication Skills Development (CCSD) making English-language proficiency mandatory for all students.

Campus Life

Inside SLTC

Our Journey

SLTC milestones

From our founding to the present day — a record of growth in teaching, research and university life.

2015
Welcomed our first batch of students.
2018
Launch of the SLTC Business School.
2019
Launch of the Faculty of Computing & IT.
2019
South Asian Partnership Summit & Business Excellence Award — Most Emerging Education Institute in South Asia.
2019
National Business Excellence Merit Award — Educational Services Sector.
2020
Launch of the SLTC Department of Music.
2022
South Asian Business Excellence Award — Best Academics & Industry Interface in Education.
Recognition & Rankings

Awards & accolades

2022 2022 award Education Institute with the Best Academic & Industry Interface in South Asia
2019 2019 award Best Emerging University in South Asia
2019 2019 award National Business Excellence Award
2019 2019 award Top Ten Winner — Best Management Practices
Research at SLTC
Research, in practice
Research

Research sits at the centre of what we do

We foster a culture of research-centric learning and innovation across technology, computing, business, humanities and the sciences — at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

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Research in the classroom

A research-centric environment that encourages students to become independent learners.

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From learning to innovation

Hands-on research projects, with faculty actively engaged in current work.

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From innovation to entrepreneurship

Support from product development through to investors and patent applications.

Governance

Academic Council

The Academic Council is responsible for the academic governance of SLTC, chaired by the Vice Chancellor, and made up of external members from academia and industry, senior management, faculty deans and representatives of the university senate.

Academic Governance - SLTC Campus
Two Ideal Locations

A genuinely international experience

Padukka

Residential Campus

A true university experience on a 35-acre estate in the iconic Satellite Research Centre — just 20 minutes from Malabe.

TRACE — Colombo

City Campus

Set inside Trace Expert City, Colombo's tech hub — top-tier networking surrounded by Sri Lanka's leading tech companies.

SLTC Pathways

8 pathways to find your programme

Related subject areas grouped to guide you to the right programme.

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Engineering
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Information Technology & Data
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Business, Management & Finance
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Music
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Marketing, Communications & Media
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Fashion, Textile & Clothing Technology
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Professional Studies
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Postgraduate & Research

Become part of a vibrant, dynamic community

Join a community of students and scholars dedicated to making a difference — on campus, in research, and beyond.