The Dean of the international programmes of the University of London has expressed his satisfaction that Sri Lanka is one of the largest markets for students who complete their qualifications through international programmes. Over the years more than 1200 Sri Lankan students have completed their degree and many of them have gone on to high profile and interesting careers.
Ms. Shew Fan Liu student of Royal Institute of Colombo who obtained a First Class in her BSc Mathematics and Economics (Hons) degree |
It is therefore evident and gratifying to state that the delivery of the international programmes by Royal Institute of Colombo (RIC) has been excellent. Liu Shew Fan, a last batch student of Royal Institute of Colombo who obtained a First Class in her BSc Mathematics and Economics (Hons) degree observed "I am delighted to have received the prestigious PJD Wiles Scholarship from the London School of Economics and personally feel that Royal Institute of Colombo played a great role in helping me to achieve this. Going to LSE was one of my biggest dreams since A/L times. I cannot begin to explain how much I appreciate Royal Institute of Colombo for paving me a path to LSE. I hope I would be able to bring more pride and joy to Royal Institute of Colombo and my country. I would like to thank the Chairman of RIC and the dedicated lecturers for making such a memorable experience for me."
What's more, Royal Institute of Colombo graduates of the last batch bagged 13 World's Best results in the relevant subject areas viz Mathematics 1, Micro Economics 1, International Political Economy, International and Comparative Perspectives, Information Systems Evaluation, Social Research Methods, Advanced Mathematical Analysis, Mathematics of Finance and Valuation, Comparative Social Structures and Institutions, Methods of Social Research, Advanced Statistics: Statistical Inference, Information Systems Project and World's Best in Mathematics 1 of the Diploma in Economics.
Royal Institute of Colombo Affiliate Centre of the University of London offers opportunities for students to obtain prestigious and internationally recognized degrees of the University of London without leaving the shores of Sri Lanka and at a fraction of the cost of studying for the same degree in United Kingdom. These opportunities have been used by hundreds of students each year.
The Degree and Diploma programme is linked with and strongly supported by the well established internationally reputed University of London. The unique feature of the programme is that the academic staff of the University of London develops the syllabuses, write study materials, recommend the necessary text books set examination papers and mark scripts and all examinations are conducted by the University of London.
Currently RIC offers tuition for 16 Degree Courses and 3 Diploma Courses of the University of London, as full-time and part-time study programmes.
Degree courses are in the fields of Accounting, Banking, Business, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, International Relations, Law, Management, Mathematics and Sociology.
Diploma courses are, the Diploma in Economics and the Diploma in Social Sciences both of the London School of Economics and Political Science and the Diploma in Law of University of London.
The management of Royal Institute of Colombo is very pleased about the excellent results the programme has been able to produce every year - over 97.5% pass rate and 100% in some years.
Royal Institute of Colombo offers excellent study facilities including computer laboratories with modern equipment and internet access, an automated library which has an extensive collection of books in all fields of study, supplementary books and other reading material recommended by the University of London for various programmes that are offered.
Additionally, students are provided with on-line access to the University of London library as well. Though the internet has replaced libraries in many quarters, RIC considers the importance of a well equipped library to be an asset to students of an institute of higher learning.
Students can also access the VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) through individually assigned passwords and read books and listen to lectures at the University of London.
Most importantly, the University of London evaluated panel of qualified and dedicated academic staff are capable and understanding the needs of students so that the students are able to make the most of their abilities and achieve full potential in an environment conducive to learning.
University of London has a reputation for academic distinction in teaching and research both in UK and internationally.
All international programmes offered are developed by academicians which ensures that the awards are recognized worldwide for their quality and value that all students benefit from the academic rigour and cutting edge research undertaken by the University of London.
Students of the international programmes are examined to the same standard as that required of students enrolled at the University's constituent colleges.
Therefore, candidates granted degrees and other awards shall have attained the same academic standard irrespective of the place of study.
Over the years Royal Institute of Colombo has earned recognition as one of the best tertiary education institutions in Sri Lanka.
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