About Us
Welcome to the Royal Institute
The Royal Institute of Colombo, (RIC) offers you an opportunity to read for Degrees and Certificates from leading universities in the UK and Australia that are of international standard and repute – all at an affordable cost while studying in Sri Lanka. The qualification awarded will be the same as that of an undergraduate student who is reading for degree in UK or Australia. As a centre of academic excellence for 40 years, RIC offers a wide range of renowned Degrees and Certificate programmes.
Our Mission
To provide students with life changing opportunities through intellectual transformation, and use knowledge, skills and attitudes they developed to best serve the world upholding the values they cherished.
Our Vision
To be the leading international higher education provider in the country and in the region inspiring excellence and innovation.
Our Values
- Commitment to excellence and innovation
- Professionalism
- Respect and compassion
- Inclusiveness
- Social responsibility
- Integrity
Our History
The Royal Institute of Colombo (RIC) was first established in 1991 and ever since RIC has been conducting degree programmes in diverse fields of study through the University of London International Programmes. Prior to 1991, Royal Institute had been conducting classes to teach for the external degree programmes of the University of Peradeniya. Therefore, RIC has over 39 years of experience in the higher education sector in Sri Lanka and over 30 years of experience in conducting the University of London Certificate (Diploma) and Degree programmes. The reputation gained through the years led RIC to partner with Deakin University Australia in 2012 to offer BSc Engineering, Science and Bio Medical Science degrees, where the students could complete the degrees in Australia. RIC was awarded the ‘Affiliate Centre’ status in 2008 by the University of London for having demonstrated a sustained commitment to developing excellence in respect of teaching, support to students and administrative process. Affiliate Centre status is the highest level of recognition awarded by the University of London.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Prof. Sarath Amunugama – Professor Emeritus (PhD (Sorbonne))
President, Royal Institute of Colombo
Dr Nirodha Bandara – PhD (Nottingham, UK)
Academic Director, Royal Institute of Colombo
SENIOR COORDINATORS
Mr. Seevali Amitirigala, PC, LLM
Senior Coordinator – Undergraduate Laws Programme, University of London, UK
Prof. Sarath Kulathunga
Senior Coordinator – Undergraduate STEM Programmes, Deakin University, Australia
Mr. Wasantha Dewage BSc, PGDip, MA
Senior Coordinator – Undergraduate EMFSS Programmes, University of London, UK
ACADEMIC COORDINATORS
Ms. Krishla Shawanthi Alwis (BA (University of Colombo))
Lecturer/Co-ordinator – Student Activities
Ms. Rumesha Tharindi Jayaratne (MBS (SL), PGDip (Mgt), BSc (Hons) (London))
Lecturer, Academic Coordinator – EMFSS - Math and Economics Programmes, University of London, UK
Ms. Suraji Madusha Jayasena (LL.B (Hons) (London), BA (English) ,PGDip (Edu))
Lecturer, Academic Coordinator – Undergraduate Laws Programme, University of London, UK
Ms. Sulaksithaa Thirunayagam
Lecturer, Academic Coordinator – EMFSS - Data Analytics and Social Sciences Programmes, University of London, UK
Mr. Tiran Jayasinghe (BSc Eng. (Hons), MEng. (Geotechnical Eng.) AMIESL)
Lecturer/Academic Coordinator-RIC Deakin Pathway Program
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