Bhathiya Barukanda
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the country will soon see the establishment of numerous new educational institutions, both public and private. These new institutions will provide young people with opportunities for higher education that meet global standards.
The President made this statement during a ceremony this morning (12) at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, where he inaugurated the “Times School of Higher Education.”
The Times Institute of Higher Education, which is a subsidiary of Wijaya Newspaper Company Limited, has been set up to offer education aligned with international standards. It is working in collaboration with three foreign universities and higher education institutions to achieve this goal.
A diverse array of job-oriented education courses is offered at the Times Institute of Higher Education, encompassing three main qualification categories: certificate, diploma, and advanced diploma courses. Additionally, the institute provides professional skill development programs as well as undergraduate and postgraduate programs through its Digital Academy.
The institute’s activities will be overseen by a five-member advisory board, appointed by the Wijaya Newspaper Company. This board comprises experts in the field and aims to ensure that the education provided meets global standards. The governing authority has expressed its commitment to enhancing the quality of education for Sri Lankan youth by establishing connections with more foreign universities in the future.
During the inauguration event, President Wickremesinghe also launched the new website for the “Times School of Higher Education.”
