Start first year of your UTS IT degree in Colombo

Are you still considering your university options after high school? Maybe you’re waiting on your A or O Level results, but don’t want to delay starting your degree?

UTS College Sri Lanka can help. Start first year of a prestigious University of Technology Sydney (UTS) business degree here, in the heart of Colombo. In just 12 months, you could be studying second year at the world-class UTS campus in Sydney, Australia.

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Why start your IT studies at UTS College Sri Lanka?

  • Guaranteed entry into 2nd year UTS in Sydney, Australia
  • Study the same subjects as first year UTS IT students
  • Highly personalised, interactive learning style
  • Extensive support services and small classes
  • Highly qualified, industry experienced teachers

Why UTS IT?

  • 1 in Artificial Intelligence in Australia and 3 in the world
  • 1 in Computer Science and Engineering in Australia
  • Practice-based learning from day one including internships, real industry challenges and hackathons
  • Learn in Australia's largest start-up community and interact with IT entrepreneurs
  • One-of-a-kind course areas such as AI and cybersecurity

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How it works

  • Study first year of your UTS IT degree with a Diploma of Information Technology at UTS College Sri Lanka
  • During your first year, you’ll receive extensive academic support to help you adjust from high school to university-level study
  • After completing your first year in Sri Lanka, you’ll move to Sydney, Australia to complete the remainder of your UTS IT degree

A/L levels

1st year UTS at UTS College Sri Lanka

2nd and 3rd/4th year UTS in Sydney Australia

What IT majors will it lead me to?

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computing Science (Honours)
  • Criminology / Cybersecurity (combined degree)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Games Development
  • Information Technology
  • Information Technology / Business (combined degree)
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NEW Scholarships for July intake

UTS College Sri Lanka is celebrating its five-year anniversary with the launch of a NEW scholarship for our business, engineering, IT and science diplomas. This scholarship is valued at LKR 100,000.

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Student review

Thimanya Dasini

 
 

The program is well-structured, and the classes provided me with the knowledge and skills I need to succeed in computer science. I also appreciated how the college created a comfortable and welcoming environment, making it easier for students to focus on their studies and personal growth. 

 

 

Course snapshot

2 semesters

Name of course Diploma of Information Technology
CRICOS code 070299G
Duration 8 months (2 semesters)
Tuition fees Course fee: LKR 850,000
Registration fee: LKR 100,000
Entry requirements Academic
Local A levels - 2 A Level passes 1 C grade and 1 S grade or London A levels - 2 A Level passes 1 D grade and 1 E grade

English
O/L English or A/L English C pass or
IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing or
UTS College Academic English 4 with pass grade.
Min age requirement Minimum age requirement of 17 at time of commencement
Accreditation This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students.
UTS articulation After successful completion of a diploma students will receive guaranteed^ entry into the second year of a UTS IT degree.

^Based on no more than two subject failures
Mode of study This course is delivered full time and face-to-face in scheduled on-campus classes.
Subjects

Semester 1

 

Semester 2
Name of course
Name of course
Diploma of Information Technology
Diploma of Information Technology
Name of course
CRICOS code
Diploma of Information Technology
070299G
Name of course
Duration
Diploma of Information Technology
8 months (2 semesters)
Name of course
Tuition fees
Diploma of Information Technology
Course fee: LKR 850,000
Registration fee: LKR 100,000
Name of course
Entry requirements
Diploma of Information Technology
Academic
Local A levels - 2 A Level passes 1 C grade and 1 S grade or London A levels - 2 A Level passes 1 D grade and 1 E grade

English
O/L English or A/L English C pass or
IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing or
UTS College Academic English 4 with pass grade.
Name of course
Min age requirement
Diploma of Information Technology
Minimum age requirement of 17 at time of commencement
Name of course
Accreditation
Diploma of Information Technology
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students.
Name of course
UTS articulation
Diploma of Information Technology
After successful completion of a diploma students will receive guaranteed^ entry into the second year of a UTS IT degree.

^Based on no more than two subject failures
Name of course
Mode of study
Diploma of Information Technology
This course is delivered full time and face-to-face in scheduled on-campus classes.
Name of course
Subjects
Diploma of Information Technology

Semester 1

 

Semester 2

5 benefits of doing first year locally

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1. More affordable. Save on first year tuition fees without compromising on the quality of your education. 

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Diyan, Diploma of IT

Before I joined UTS College I was clueless about my higher education. But my student counsellor and UTS College family showed me the correct pathway. The teachers have been so helpful in terms of how best to prepare for exams and assignments – they really put in the time to help you do well.

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