SIBA Campus joins hand with Knowledge First 2019 Education Exhibition as a “Co-Sponsor”
SIBA Campus, one of the leading higher educational institutes of Central Province, has taken up the challenge of preparing its undergraduates with skills required for the 21st century.
Established in 2009, SIBA has now grown into a regionally acclaimed English medium higher education institute that provides 21st century skills-based education for its undergraduates from fields of Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Studies, Information Technology and Buddhist Studies.
SIBA has gained the recognition of UGC and the accreditation of Ministry of Higher Education.
Under the guidance of the Rector of SIBA, Dr. Upali Sedere, eminent educationist, he has revolutionized traditional university education by opening up pathways for its undergraduates for perfecting the 21st century skills along with academic knowledge, a task altogether ignored by traditional pedagogical systems of Sri Lanka.
Student-Centered Learning on Digital Platform
SIBA Campus is the pioneer for student-centered learning in Kandy. The SIBA Blackboard, a digital platform which offers an interactive learning experience for its undergraduates, deviates from traditional teacher-centered lecturing. All classrooms and IT labs are well-equipped with the newest technology making the learning process interesting. For undergraduates lacking knowledge and skills in IT and English, the highly qualified and professional academic panel is committed to facilitate these needs by giving comprehensive foundation programmes in IT and English and individual academic support.
MOHE and SLIATE Approved BSc and BTech Degrees
Its Department of IT offers three-year MOHE approved BSc in IT and BTech Degree programmes for school leavers and professionals seeking higher education and career development through IT proficiency.
HND holders as they are exempted and granted credit hours for courses followed at SLIATE are given the opportunity to earn the remaining required credit hours at SIBA and earn a BSc in IT or BTech Degree.
BA (General) Degree for Nation’s Educators
The BA (General) Degree that offers a three major subject degree selected from areas such as Information Technology, Communicative English, Management Studies, Counselling Psychology, Buddhist Studies and Global Studies has given undergraduates the opportunity of becoming the educators of the region
21st Century Approach to Buddhist Studies
Established in 2009 as an English medium higher educational institute affiliated to Sri Dalada Maligawa, SIBA is a fruitful outcome of an innovative concept by Dr. Nilanga Dala, the Diyawadana Nilame of Sri Dalada Maligawa and the Chairman of SIBA Campus Thus, with the blessings of Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters, SIBA embarked on its mission of building future Buddhist Leaders, active scholars and disseminators of Theravada Buddha Dhamma.
Located in a 27 acre picturesque land in Pallekele with its sprawling building complexes SIBA is truly a Green Campus which provides a nourishing environment for students. Making its mission a reality via innovative learning methods that sharpen 21st century skills required by the 21st century professionals, SIBA nourishes the hope of becoming the 21st century skills-oriented education hub of the nation.