Deakin University, Australia
Initiated in 1974, Deakin University was one of the first universities to begin in the state of Victoria in Australia. Now accredited with nominations from some of the world’s leading University Ranking corporations, Deakin is now the preferred choice for students not just in Australia, but around the world.
RIC formed an abiding partnership with Deakin University, Australia in 2012, with the vision to uplift the aspirations of Sri Lankan students intending to pursue an international degree. The collaboration has offered students the choice to pursue their higher studies under Science, Engineering and Environmental degree programmes. The significant growth of this partnership has opened up invaluable avenues to students in their further studies and careers globally.
Deakin University Rankings
- Top 1% of universities worldwide, according to Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) Rankings 2020
- Victoria’s #1 public university for educational experience, teaching quality and student support according to 2020 Student Experience Survey, UA benchmark group Victorian universities
- #1 Victorian University for student satisfaction for the past eleven years, according to the Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2021 (GOS), Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)
Why choose RIC to pursue your Australian Degree?
- RIC is the only institute in Sri Lanka that offers Deakin University Curriculum under its direct guidance that equips students with skills required to settle well into the Australian study culture and to perform better academically
- You have the flexible options, either to study partly in Sri Lanka and migrate to Australia to complete your degree via Pathway Programme or complete entire Australian degree in Sri Lanka via Blended Learning Programme
- RIC offers you the opportunity to pursue the Blended Learning option via Deakin Cloud Campus, that gives you direct access to Deakin Australia classroom
- Take your opportunity to become eligible for Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship in Australia, a prestigious award that was entitled upon two of RIC students
- You can earn the professional accreditation from Engineers Australia through the Engineering pathway programme at RIC
University of London, UK
Established by Royal Charter in 1836, the University of London is now one of the most sought for names in the world for Tertiary Education for aspiring students all over the world. Consisting of 17 Colleges and 10 Research Institutes within its network, this university consists of more than 170,000 student population that’s pursuing a portfolio in numerous fields of expertise, including those based out of the country, all thanks to its International Programmes.
RIC, an Affiliate Centre of the University of London (UoL) since 2008, has advanced towards excellence in the fields of economics, finance, management and social sciences. Today, RIC stands as a Recognized Teaching Centre of the University of London, which is the highest tier of recognition accorded by UoL, based on their stringent and ongoing audit of the quality criteria.
University of London, Constituents
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
The Department of Economics, at the London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE) is one of the leading economics departments in the world consistently ranked in the top 20 economics departments worldwide. LSE continues to be ranked top in Europe — and second in the world — in social sciences and management subjects for the ninth consecutive year in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021. The rankings scored LSE particularly highly for its international outlook, its research, its teaching environment and its citations, four of the five measures on which the rankings were based.
LSE is one of the foremost social science universities in the world, first opening its doors in 1895 and became a constituent college of the University of London in 1900. LSE, with expertise across the full spectrum of mainstream economics. Almost every major intellectual development within Economics over the past fifty years has had input from members of the department, which counts ten Nobel Prize winners who have played significant roles in shaping UK and international economic policy.
RIC offers numerous on-demand degree programmes which are under the rigorous academic direction of LSE and the Degree is awarded by the prestigious University of London.
Why choose RIC to pursue your University of London (UoL) Degree?
- RIC provides the expertise of 30 years in providing the University of London degrees in the higher education landscape in Sri Lanka
- LSE has been ranked top in Europe — and second in the world — in social sciences and management subjects for the ninth consecutive year in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021
- RIC has continuously surpassed the global average pass % among all the teaching centres of the UoL around the world for three consecutive years since 2019
- In 2021 alone, RIC produced 7 individual World Toppers for the EMFSS (Economics, Management, Finance and Social Sciences) Programmes
Laws Consortium
In the case of the undergraduate laws programme, the academic direction is provided by six of the University of London Colleges with Law Schools or Departments, collectively known as the Laws Consortium. Upon successful completion of their studies, students are awarded a University of London degree or CertHE.
Birkbeck
Founded in 1823, Birkbeck is unique in its special mission to enable mature students to gain higher educational qualifications via part-time study. Traditionally the College is known for its excellence in research in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.
King’s College London
Established in 1829, King’s College London has been responsible for some of the discoveries that have shaped the modern world, such as the development of antiseptics and the discovery of the structure of DNA.
Queen Mary, University of London
With a rich and diverse heritage, Queen Mary is one of the largest Colleges of the University. Now heralded for its quality research efforts, it began life in 1887 as the People’s Palace, a philanthropic endeavour to provide East Londoners with education and social activities
SOAS
SOAS is the world’s largest center for the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 1916, it has built an enviable reputation around the globe for its award winning, cross-disciplinary social sciences, arts and humanities programmes.
University College London
Founded in 1826, UCL was the first university in England to admit students of any race, class or religion, and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men. A pioneer of the university-based teaching of law, architecture and medicine, UCL has produced 21 Nobel prize winners
The London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE)
Since 1895, LSE has been regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences. Alumni and former staff include 15 Nobel prize winners and 34 past/present heads of state.
