Why Choose SLTC

SLTC is Sri Lanka’s largest non-state research university and offers a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, ranging from engineering to music. Founded in 2015 as the country’s first non-state engineering university, the institute has redefined how higher education is perceived in the country by restructuring their own operations and academic offerings.

Surrounded by lush greenery on a sprawling estate in the suburbs of Colombo, the university’s iconic main campus offers its residents the ideal university experience, and the TRACE Campus in Colombo presents its residents with the ultimate urban university atmosphere with all its opportunities. The university’s culture is centered around promoting research and innovation and is the prime focus of its academic operations. Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, modern infrastructure and convenient access to resources, SLTC presents an ideal study destination for those who seek to advance
in their professional and scholarly careers.

Our Philosophy of Education

At SLTC, we are committed to delivering the highest quality education, ensuring that our students receive the best learning experience. Our key differentiators include:

Selective Enrollment: Most of our degree programs have a limited intake, maintaining a competitive cutoff to ensure a high-quality learning environment.
Exceptional Student-to-Faculty Ratio: We uphold a strong faculty-to-student ratio, allowing close mentorship and personalized guidance.
Highly Qualified Academic Staff: A significant portion of our faculty members hold PhDs, bringing advanced expertise and research-driven insights to the classroom.
Research Prioritized Learning Outcomes: Our students are encouraged to engage in Research projects and Industry level internships to have real world learning outcomes.
Interdisciplinary Learning: Our curriculum extends beyond specialization by integrating arts, humanities, basic sciences, economics, and management fundamentals into all undergraduate programs. A specialized Centre for Communication Skills Development (CCSD ) unit makes English Language skills mandatory for all our students. This multidimensional approach ensures our graduates develop a well-rounded knowledge base, equipping them with critical skills for the modern world.

SLTC is very focused on resource utilization and availability. Our residential campus in Padukka is open 24×7 to provide all the resources for our students, researchers and staff.

We encourage our students to engage in sports and extracurricular activities and to build their leadership qualities at all times. We assume that these soft skills and also innovation and entrepreneurial skill set will stand them apart among the rest.