DiplomaIT & ComputingHNDIT — Higher National Diploma in IT
SLIATE — Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education · Colombo
Key facts
- Total fee
- State-subsidised
- Duration
- 30 months
- Intake
- Jan, Jun
- Award
- Local award
- UGC
- Recognised
- Location
- Head office: Colombo, Colombo
Entry requirements
Typically G.C.E. A/L passes (any stream), or an approved foundation programme. Some diplomas admit strong G.C.E. O/L results — confirm with the institute.
About this qualification
Higher National Diplomas and diplomas are 1–3 year qualifications. HNDs (SLIATE or Pearson BTEC) are widely accepted for degree top-up entry, locally and abroad.
About the institute
State HND body running Advanced Technological Institutes (ATIs) islandwide. HNDs accept A/L qualification without a Z-score cutoff.
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