● APPLICATIONS OPEN · 2027 INTAKE
Diploma in Information Technology
A one-year IT diploma from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. You learn practical IT skills and complete your own project. Classes are held on weekends, so you can study while you work or after school.
ABOUT
A practical diploma for real jobs
The diploma takes one year. You learn practical IT skills and finish with your own project. Classes are held on weekends, so the course suits school leavers and people who are already working.
Weekend classes
On campus and online. Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Learn in your language
Taught in both English and Sinhala.
One year, recognised qualification
2 semesters. 30 credits. SLQF Level 3.
Who it suits
School leavers, Advanced Certificate holders, and working adults.
Who can apply
You can apply if you meet any one of these:
In one sitting. An equivalent approved by the Senate is also accepted.
Completed in a related field.
You also need two years of certified work experience in a related field.
ADMISSIONS
How to apply for the 2027 intake
There are two steps. We can process your application only after you complete both steps.
Applications close: 2026 September 25
Course Fee: 76,000
Application Process
(Both Steps are mandatory)
Step 1: Fill this Online Google Form
Step 2: Fill the Application and should be sent via Registered Post to
Department of ICT, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Non-refundable Application Fee Pay to:
Bank: People’s Bank,
Branch: Gangodawila Branch
Account Number: 013010001694
Account Name: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
CURRICULUM · 2027 INTAKE
What you will study
The course has 30 credits across two semesters. You also complete your own project. The project has two phases, one in each semester.
Semester 1 14 CREDITS
| Code | Module | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| 1112 | Introduction to Digital Technologies | 2 |
| 1122 | Computer Hardware & Troubleshooting | 2 |
| 1133 | Digital Graphics & Multimedia | 3 |
| 1143 | Digital Tools for Workplace Productivity | 3 |
| 1152 | Basic Mathematics for Computing | 2 |
| 1192 | Project (Phase I) | 2 |
Semester 2 16 CREDITS
| Code | Module | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| 1213 | Programming in Python | 3 |
| 1223 | Web Application Development | 3 |
| 1232 | Fundamentals of Computer Networking | 2 |
| 1243 | Data Management & Analytics | 3 |
| 1253 | Digital Security & Risk Management | 3 |
| 1292 | Project (Phase II) | 2 |
WHAT YOU CAN DO AFTER
Skills you can use at work
During the year you build real projects. You can show these projects to an employer.
The course is more than exams.
- Use office and IT tools to solve problems at work
- Build websites and web applications
- Write programs in Python
- Store and manage data in databases
- Set up and understand computer networks
- Plan, build, and present your own IT project
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
More than lectures
Students also join curriculum workshops and a practical AI session. These photos show student life on the diploma.
A GROWING COURSE
More students join every year
618+
students have joined the diploma across five intakes since 2022.
* Batch 3 and Batch 4 were taught as parallel batches in the same year.
Students per intake
YOUR TEAM
Teaching and administrative panel
Academic staff, industry lecturers, and administrative staff support you during the year.
Snr. Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda
Prof. B.W.R. Damayanthi
Mr. Saman Abeywickrama
Mr. Samitha Nanayakkara
Mrs. Pasangi Perera
Ms. Isiri Indurangala
Mr. Sandaruwan Dahanake
Miss. Sasanthi Ranagala
Miss. Sanjana Solanga Arachchi
Miss. Ishini Siriwardena
Miss. I.D. Pavithra Dhananjani
Mr. Thisaru Pulasthi
ADMISSIONS
Registration for 2027 is open now
Join the next group of students on the Diploma in Information Technology at the Department of ICT, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.