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May 22, 2023

Horizon Campus, renowned non-state higher education institution in Sri Lanka, having recently partnered with La Trobe University, one of Australia’s prestigious universities, is as a part of this collaboration, offering students in Sri Lanka exceptional degree pathway programs in Business, IT, and Engineering. This presents exciting opportunities for students who want to earn an Australian degree qualification while studying locally, without the need to leave their home country.

Students can now start a one-year diploma program in Sri Lanka, commencing in August 2023 and upon successful completion of the diploma program, have the opportunity to enroll at La Trobe University in Australia, with a guaranteed pathway to complete their degree, provided they meet the necessary academic requirements.

The Diploma of Business offers pathways to nine specializations, including Digital Business, Enterprise, Event Management, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Tourism and Hospitality. Students in this program can also pursue a Bachelor of Accounting or Bachelor of Business Analytics degree through the Diploma in Business pathway.

For students interested in Engineering, the Diploma of Engineering provides a pathway to a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons) or Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (Hons). The program provides a comprehensive understanding of foundational concepts in mathematics, physics, and programming, where students will learn to apply these concepts to tackle engineering problems and implement creative solutions. Upon completion of the Diploma, students can apply for advanced standing to enter La Trobe’s Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Industrial. With the program’s focus on hands-on learning and practical experience, students will be well-prepared to start a successful career in engineering.

The Diploma of Information Technology offers a pathway to a Bachelor of Information Technology with specializations in Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Network Engineering. Offering a comprehensive curriculum in core IT subjects, upon completing, students could receive up to one year’s worth of course credit, known as advanced standing, which can be used to directly transfer into the second year of their chosen IT degree program.

To be eligible for the diploma programs, students must meet certain entry requirements that include having EDEXCEL/PEARSON/CAMBRIDGE / A Levels with three E passes or EDEXCEL/PEARSON/CAMBRIDGE /AS Levels with three B passes, or Sri Lankan A levels with three S Passes.

Alternatively, students can have GCE O/L plus PEARSON BTECH Level 3 Diploma or GCE O/L plus PEARSON HNC Certificate in Business/IT/Engineering. Additionally, all students must have a minimum B pass in English at GCE O/L OR IELTS 6.0. Meeting these requirements will ensure that students are able to enroll in the diploma programs and begin their journey towards obtaining an Australian degree qualification.

Students who enroll in the diploma programs in Sri Lanka will receive their letter of acceptance from La Trobe University from the first year, making their transfer to Australia from the second year seamless. Students may also be eligible for scholarships ranging from 20% up to 100% depending on their qualifications and extra-curricular activities undertaken at the school level.

Furthermore, students at Horizon Campus will enjoy studying at a state-of-the-art campus with modern facilities such as a large library, IT and science labs, a cafeteria, rooftop lounge, modern auditorium, well-equipped classrooms, and an active Student Council, ensuring an active and enjoyable learning experience similar to that of studying overseas.

This collaboration between Horizon Campus and La Trobe University has opened up a multitude of opportunities for Sri Lankan students to pursue Australian degree qualifications locally. Seamlessly transferring credits and benefiting from scholarships, this partnership promises an exceptional learning experience. Don’t pass up the chance to explore the extensive range of opportunities available through this collaboration at the open day scheduled for the 27^th May.

April 10, 2023

Horizon Campus, the UGC-approved degree awarding institute, recently signed Memorandums of Agreement (MOA’s) with two prestigious universities in the Asia Pacific region, The Siam University (SU) and The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), based in Thailand, to offer engineering programs, specializing in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering, providing unparalleled value for money and considered to be the best investment in engineering education in Sri Lanka.

The MOA signing ceremony took place at the Horizon Campus Knowledge City in Malabe, with the presence of various key officials including Mr. Upul Dharanagama, Chairman of Horizon Campus, Mr. Ajitha Wanasinghe, CEO of Horizon Campus, Theo Fernando Managing Director of Horizon Campus, Ayesh Fernando, Director of Horizon Campus, Prof. Kazuo Yamamoto, President of AIT, Sanjeev Jayasinghe, Executive Director of AIT and Prof: Nithin Kumar Thirpathy of AIT.

The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed by Horizon Campus, Siam University, and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has paved the way for Horizon Campus students to pursue some of the top engineering degrees available in Asia. This agreement provides an Integrated Bachelor’s program in Engineering that enables students to eventually transfer seamlessly into a Master’s degree program. Students will spend the first three years at Horizon Campus and the final year at Siam University and the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand.

According to Ayesh Fernando, the Director of Horizon Campus, the institute has made a concerted effort to form partnerships with highly regarded institutions as part of their commitment to providing transformative learning experiences and empowering young people. He is confident that their students will derive significant advantages from the recently established MOA. “By co-creating international programs that foster a global mindset and a holistic student experience, which is central to our mission, “he said.

Prof. Kazuo Yamamoto, President of AIT, also expressed his views on the partnership by highlighting AIT’s contribution to academic and research for over 64 years. He affirmed that AIT has a well-recognized global reputation for serving the human resource development needs of the region through innovative postgraduate programs, as well as through professional education and training programs catering to governments, universities, corporate sectors, and individuals. In reference to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed with Horizon Campus, Sri Lanka, he further stated that it is a testament to AIT’s commitment to regional partnerships, extending its academic excellence, research, and outreach programs to prepare graduates for leadership roles and professional success in addressing local sustainable development challenges with a global perspective.

Dr. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit, President of Siam University, stated that the university aims to become a role model for sustainability and an exemplary example for the world and

emphasized the importance of developing a global perspective in an ever-changing world and the need for perseverance, modernization, internationalization, innovation, and sustainability to keep up with economic, environmental, and social changes.

Overall this MOA will offer students who aspire to pursue top careers in engineering, an invaluable opportunity to take advantage of a range of learning resources and opportunities and gain a globally recognized degree that can pave the way towards helping them to achieve their professional and personal goals.

January 26, 2023

An exciting higher education opportunity is now available to all students through the partnership that Horizon Campus entered into with Taylor’s University in Malaysia.

As the No. 1 Private University in Southeast Asia for three consecutive years, Taylor’s is placed among the top 1% of the most influential universities globally based on the QS World University Rankings 2023. They are also ranked at #49 in Asia according to the QS Asia University Rankings 2023, leaping over 130 places throughout the past seven years, making it the only private university in Southeast Asia to break into Top 50 of Asia’s best universities list.

Despite being a young university, Taylor’s has proven its mettle alongside some of the most elite institutions around the world. “As an institution, we continue to reimagine and redefine the role of universities and our graduates in meeting the needs of this nation, and in many other nations where our international student community comes from. Our innovative research and curriculum prepare our students to lead industries and impact societies amidst a rapidly changing socioeconomic landscape,” said Professor Michael Driscoll, Vice-Chancellor and President of Taylor’s University.

Through this partnership with Taylor’s University, Horizon Campus will be offering some exciting degree programs to students such as the Bachelor in Software Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media, and Bachelor of Mass Communication (Honours).

Students will have the benefit of completing these degree programs in Sri Lanka at a very affordable price and still be able to draw on the Taylor’s curriculum and teaching resources. “We are extremely proud to be entering into a collaborative partnership with a renowned university like Taylor’s University, and know our students will benefit immensely from the quality of the educational experience, and the range of subjects they can undertake, which are among the current market demand for higher education. I am encouraging interested students to seize the opportunity and take the first steps in achieving a degree in these fields,” Mr. Daranagama Chairman of the Horizon Campus, said.

Students studying at the Horizon Campus in Sri Lanka can expect the most modern state-of-the-art campus with facilities such as a large modern Library, IT and science labs, a large cafeteria, rooftop lounge, modern auditorium, well-equipped classrooms, and a very active Student Council where you will be assured of an active, fun-filled learning experience similar to what you would experience overseas.

January 19, 2023

Horizon Campus recently entered into partnership with Spectrum Overseas Education Consultancy, to handle the visa requirements of their students who wish to travel overseas for further education. Spectrum Overseas Education Consultancy is a top visa agency in Sri Lanka offering transfer chances to Australia, Canada, the UK, and a variety of other countries and with this partnership, Horizon Campus students are given the convenience of completing their visa requirements in-house at the Spectrum office which will be housed within the Campus.

Spectrum Overseas Education collaborates with many universities throughout the world and, students of Horizon Campus have the benefit of screening their university degree application through Spectrum prior to enrolment with detailed visa consultation.

Through its partnership with Melbourne-based La Trobe University Australia, Horizon Campus has a unique route to Australia. Students who enroll in the Pathway program will receive 100% Free Visa Consultation and Visa Processing through Spectrum Overseas Education.

June 30, 2022

Aiming to create a roadmap to deliver high-end career opportunities, Horizon Campus recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Azend Technologies, to offer access of their platform, Careers360.lk, a data-enabled and technology-driven Educational Products and Services platform.

Azend Technologies is a collaboration of experienced ideators and technologists from a diverse set of industries including fintech, agriculture, automotive, power solutions, industrial engineering, retail, logistics and more, where the company offers the latest cloud, IoT, blockchain and machine learning technologies to organizations to scale up their businesses.

The MOU with Azend Technologies will allow Horizon to work on a variety of mutually beneficial activities that include in undertaking activities to support students with top-notch career opportunities through Careers360.lk and contribute to their development and industry training.

The MoU was officially signed between the Chairman of Horizon Campus, Mr.Upul Daranagama and Mr. Rajive Silva, Chief Executive Officer of Azend Technologies in the presence of CEO of Horizon Campus, Mr. Ajith Wanasinghe and Vice Chancellor of Horizon Campus Prof: S.J.B.A Jayasekera.

Highlighting the importance of this collaboration, Chairman of Horizon Campus, Mr.Upul Daranagama said, ”strategic links with the corporate world play a crucial role in all our teaching, research and other engagement activities. All our degree programs, and our internships, workplace-based projects and other learning activities are developed with the direct involvement of business and industry to offer the maximum benefits to our students. As such, partnerships like this one are woven into the fabric of everything we do. I look forward to working closely with Azend Technologies to produce an industry-ready workforce, especially for the IT industry.”

Sharing his views on the partnership, Mr. Rajive Silva, Chief Executive Officer added “A lot of our talent is looking at leaving our country for greener pastures, considering the last few years of economic challenges. However, our vision behind creating Careers360.lk was also to help show the amount of opportunity that Sri Lanka has currently when a lot of people think we don’t. We also are committed to helping bridge the gap between available talent and the talent that the industry demands by supporting our youth in increasing their employability. This partnership with Horizon Campus, one of Sri Lanka’s leading higher-education institutes, is a significant milestone for us to continue our support in building high-quality human resources for the industry and strengthen Sri Lanka’s position as a global IT talent hub and we look forward to collaborating with Horizon Campus to support this initiative.”

Through industry partnerships as that signed with Careers360.lk, Horizon Campus will continue its goal of preparing students for successful career opportunities and educating them to develop skills that will help them contribute positively to driving the country’s industries to the next level.

June 6, 2022

Students based in Sri Lanka will have an opportunity to study Business, IT and Engineering at La Trobe University, Australia, without leaving their home country, as part of a new partnership with leading private university, Horizon Campus.

The students will commence a one-year diploma in Sri Lanka in August 2022, taught by Horizon Campus staff, but following the La Trobe syllabus and with the students enrolled at the Australian university. The diploma offers a potential pathway to undergraduate study at La Trobe in Australia.

La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor Professor John Dewar AO said the partnership reflects the University’s innovative approach to international teaching and learning. “This is a fantastic opportunity for Sri Lankan students to get a taste of Australian higher education, before they make the decision to move here to study and work,” Professor Dewar said. “After completing a diploma in their home country – taught by local lecturers – many students will then have an opportunity to transfer to one of our campuses in Melbourne or regional Victoria, to undertake an undergraduate degree.”

Horizon Campus Chairman, Mr Upul Daranagama, said the partnership would help Sri Lankan students improve their employability, and access high-quality Australian qualifications in their own country or pursue their dream of working and living in Australia at the end of the degree program.

“We are extremely proud to be entering into a collaborative partnership with a renowned university like La Trobe, and know our students will benefit immensely from the quality of the educational experience, exposure to another country, and the wide range of subjects they can undertake,” Mr Daranagama said. “I am encouraging interested students to seize the opportunity and take the first steps in achieving a degree in their choice of field, ”he added.

The first cohort of the program is proposed to commence on 29 August 2022 in all three fields of study, with two new cohorts commencing each year thereafter.

The students enrolling for the pathway program in Sri Lanka will have the benefit of receiving their letter of acceptance from La Trobe University from the first year, making their transfer to Australia from the second year seamless. They may also be eligible for scholarships from 20% up to 100%.

Students also have the opportunity to save up to approximately 16 million by completing the first year in Sri Lanka and also experience the all-new, state-of-the-art campus premises at the Horizon Campus in Malabe.

Horizon Campus is a leading private university in Sri Lanka, and renowned global institute for maintaining quality in higher education. The university aims to prepare students for successful career opportunities and an educational approach to impart a sense of innovation and inspiration to succeed and to educate students to develop skills to be useful and productive citizens contributing to national and global interests.

For more than 50 years, La Trobe University has been transforming people and societies. Ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide, La Trobe is firmly positioned in the top 400 of all three major world university rankings. In 2021, the respected Times Higher Education World Ranking placed La Trobe at 218 globally, marking the second year running the University has been named in the world’s top 250.

September 23, 2021

The current pandemic has elevated the significance of legal rules for governmental and corporate entities, to devise legal norms and strategies to address the current global political and economic problems. This in turn has led to the need for legal professional to offer the requisite solution to these issues.

Given this context, Horizon Campus, acknowledged as a leader in professional legal education for aspiring and prospective lawyers, having developed some of the best legal minds in the country through the quality of their teaching that has been recognized by the legal profession, recently launched their 10^th intake for the Bachelor of Laws (LLB)degree from the University of London.

Speaking at the launch Deputy Vice Chancellor, Dr. K. Ruwan Perera stated,“This degree is timely in an era of accelerating crises, when businesses and societies are increasingly turning to the law for solutions. Trade, investment, and the globalization of institutions and international commercial arbitration are huge areas that was not significant in the past but is now a larger issue. Then there’s the new generation of entrepreneurs and start-ups who are looking for lawyers to keep pace with their industries faster than ever before and we are keen to support our learners to become high quality, legal practitioners who can add value to these pressing issues.”

Blending both theory and practice, the degree provides students with a unique set of skills and experiences to successfully practice law, with a curriculum that enables students to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the formulation and resolution of legal problems, an enquiring, logical and critical approach to legal analysis and legal research and a thorough knowledge of corporate and financial law to meet the challenges of the global economy .

Currently delivered Online due to the prevailing conditions of the Covid Pandemic, Horizon’s teaching framework is relevant and demanding and facilitated by leading academics and professional practitioners with industry experience.

The blended degree program comprises of live lectures and tutorial sessions that explore the principles of law and gives an understanding of its role in governing the relations between the individual, the state, and society. Through discussion and debate, written assignments and presentations, students develop the ability to communicate in a clear and effective way, sharpen their powers of reasoning, and gain the technical expertise to solve legal problems.

The Vice Chancellor Prof. S.J.B.A. Jayasekera noted “Our critical points of strength are our student success rate of the last 9 batches, and our track record of over 90% of our students finding work upon completing their course. This stems from drawing strength from the vast interdisciplinary resources of our distinguished faculty, where our students who complete their degree are trained to be work ready and are geared to engage with the world’s most challenging issues across borders, jurisdictions, subject matters, sectors, and industries.

Equipping students with an in depth understanding of key legal principles within the political, social and economic context in which the law operates, Horizon Campus as a practice-oriented, forward-thinking institute ensures that though this degree, their graduates are armed with strong legal skills that give them the knowledge, tools and experience that will make them ready for a rewarding career as a legal professional.

As well as developing in-depth legal knowledge and academic skills, there is also strong emphasis on experiential learning and legal education for professional practice and the enhancement of professional career prospects. Therefore, this degree is the first step on the journey to becoming a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal professional in the corporate sector.

Further information can be obtained by logging on to www.horizoncampus.edu.lk or visiting Horizon Campus at Knowledge City Malabe, KCM Drive, Off Millennium Road, Malabe.

July 19, 2021

The capacity forum of the Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has recently launched a university-level skill development initiative, encompassing all state and private higher education institutes. This initiative will promote collaboration between the industry and academia for the betterment of the IT sector, and enhance Sri Lanka’s next generation with the relevant skills to take the industry to the next level.

As a part of this initiative, SLASSCOM signed a University Cooperation Agreement with renowned higher education provider Horizon Campus, which is a leading private university in Sri Lanka, with more than 1200 students enrolling in their study programmes annually, which encompass Sri Lankan, UK, US, and Asian degrees that comprise of 15 accredited degree courses offered under five faculties.

“Signing this agreement with Horizon Campus is a very important milestone for SLASSCOM who is driven to produce future-ready talent to support the accelerated growth of the IT/BPM industry. SLASSCOM will support Horizon Campus to create IOI stakeholders of the future – a key differentiator for the industry, and a crucial endeavor to achieve SLASSCOM’s vision of growing the IT and BPM industry of Sri Lanka to generate revenue of USD 5 billion in exports creating 200,000 highly skilled workforce and facilitating 1,000 startups by 2025,”shared Immediate past Chairman of SLASSCOM Mr.Channa Manoharan.

Chairperson for SLASSCOM Sandra De Zoysa added “This collaboration aims to inculcate the value propositions of Sri Lankan IT-BPM talent synonymous with our IOI ‘Island of Ingenuity’ brand by which we are identified – as innovators, problem solvers, co-creators and collaborators. We are happy to note that the IT-BPM sector is an integral part of the country’s economic development plan, with it we envisage seismic growth which will place a high demand on quality talent. SLASSCOM, is therefore confident that partnerships of this nature will benefit in producing the requisite talent much needed by the industry in order to support an exponential growth trajectory which will require the industry to more than double the current capacity by 2025”.

Nishan Mendis SLASSCOM Board Director further explained: “SLASSCOM has been engaging with higher education institutes in both the state and private sectors for a long time in terms of curriculum support and industry placements. Given the challenge of recruiting quality graduates to the ever-growing IT/BPM industry, SLASSCOM decided to replace the ad hoc and siloed engagements with meaningful and focused relationships, looking at the bigger picture, which brings mutual benefits to both parties: industry support for universities and an avenue for capacity building for SLASSCOM.”

Endorsing these views, Chairman of Horizon Campus Upul Daranagama commented “We are extremely delighted to be getting on board this partnership with SLASSCOM, and this enthusiasm is shared by our students who love this kind of industry collaboration. SLASSCOM has a motive to promote Sri Lanka as an Island of Ingenuity, and as academia, we are there to support them; the campus also encourages and supports the students to become entrepreneurs in the ICT industry, which echoes a key component of the SLASSCOM agenda.

The agreement signed between Horizon Campus and SLASSCOM covers several areas, including, first and foremost, the embracing of SLASSCOM’s Island of Ingenuity (IOI) brand by the university. The agreement also includes the support that SLASSCOM will provide in terms of curriculum design, where the chamber will appoint resource personnel from the industry to ensure that the university curriculum is up to date and tailored to suit industry requirements. In addition, the chamber will facilitate industry placements for university students. Horizon Campus will also utilize SLASSCOM’s Future Careers Bridge platform to incorporate its professional framework to inculcate core professional skills in the students throughout their academic journey.

SLASSCOM as the national chamber for the knowledge and innovation industry in Sri Lanka with over 300 member companies accounting for 90% of the IT-BPM industry export revenue and the potential to become the #1 export revenue earner for the country, will continue to partner and work closely with academia to drive this agenda forward. SLASSCOM is supported in their initiatives by their Corporate Sponsor Dialog Enterprise.

June 14, 2021

Horizon Campus is a pioneering higher education provider, with degree awarding status to provide its own degrees, having strong affiliations and longstanding partnerships with top foreign universities such as the University of London (UK), Birmingham City University (UK), Arkansas State University (US), Nilai University (Malaysia) and Asia e University (Malaysia).

They recently stepped into a new chapter of offering world class education to students, with the launch of a next-generation multi story, multi-space university facility at the “Knowledge City Malabe’(KCM) themed as “ a new city , a new life”. Mr. Upul Daranagama, Chairman of Horizon Campus gave an insight into their plans of positioning the newly launched campus as a leading educational provider in the South Asian region.

Mr.Daranagama stated “ One of the main objectives of the newly launched campus is to retain the country’s talent and prevent brain drain. By opening a purpose-built campus which is on par with international standards, we want to attract our students to study and remain within the country. And this will be specially beneficial now with the pandemic in force with continuous lockdowns and travel restrictions across the world. Our key aim is to give our students the opportunity to enjoy the same benefits as they would at an International University and to continue their studies to gain the requisite qualifications required for their career aspirations without any delays or interruptions “

Daranagama further explained that the new campus has added new facilities to it’s current portfolio– Education, IT, International Programmes, Management, Science, Law and Technology. They recently opened its Engineering faculty, offering three graduate degrees covering Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, and has plans of adding a Nursing faculty going forward.

Being a firm believer in the value of research, Horizon will also utilize their new facilities to drive an objective of publishing a minimum of two research papers in international journals annually – a feat that will further improve the university’s overall ranking. Listed as an approved university in the World Bank funded Sri Lankan Government operation Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) programme, Horizon Campus is dedicated to contribute to research, mainly in the science stream.

“In addition to publishing research papers, we will be encouraging students to get involved with entrepreneurial research,” says Daranagama, adding that the university is keen to nurture and support entrepreneurship ventures via the campus’ inhouse Business Incubator which supports students with funding and mentorship.

Lauded for its high graduate employability, stemming from strict adherence to internal quality assurance and selective and guaranteed internship training, Horizon will further strengthen these benefits with the launch of the new campus, thereby gaining further credibility and confidence of employers.” We are in the process of having discussions with some of the leading and most innovative companies in the country and guarantee work placement after completion of their degree,” explains Daranagama, mentioning that the university currently works in tandem with industry players such as Virtusa, Daraz, Orel Corporation, Ninewells Hospital and HCL Technologies to provide internships for students to name a few.

With the new facility being on par with global standards, and their vision of being a leading educational provider in the South Asian region, Horizon will focus on attracting regional students to study in Sri Lanka, including those from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and the Maldives, and ex-pat students living in the Middle East. “During the pandemic, we have successfully onboarded 115 ex-pat students to Horizon, and once things return to post-pandemic conditions, we will be opening our doors to foreign students,” avers Daranagama stating that Horizon Campus looks forward to contributing towards achieving Sri Lanka ‘s vision of being a leading education hub in Asia.

April 19, 2021

Opening up a new chapter of offering world class education to students across the country, Horizon Campus in collaboration with the Access Group of Companies including Foresight Engineering (Pvt) Ltd, recently launched a next-generation multi story, multi-space university facility at the futuristic “Knowledge City Malabe’(KCM) themed as “ a new city , a new life”.

The event kicked off with Mr.Theo Fernando Director of the Access Group of companies outlining the master plan of the venture, which would comprise of a state-of-the-art,150,000 sqft seven-floor building with the ability to accommodate over 3,000 students. With six fully equipped laboratories, an auditorium, multiple study spaces, a plant house, conference rooms, open library and a business incubation space, it will encompass multiple faculties that include Education, IT, International Programmes, Management, Science, Law and Technology. The new complex will also have interactive teaching, project-based instruction and authentic research experiences.

Additionally, it would contain a two-tower condominium complex catering to accommodate both students and lecturers; a housing complex with 65 single units; playground and communal walking paths, supermarkets, banks and retail spaces.

Through its innovative architecture and use of advanced technology, the new facility is built to encourage more integrated ways of working with students into the future.

Mr.Upul Daranagama, Chairman of Horizon Campus, addressing the gathering said that the new complex marks the result of years of planning and effort from their faculty, staff and partners, and would enhance Horizon’s nationally-recognized programs and their capacity to fulfill its promise as an anchor institution, supplying prepared leaders to meet Sri Lanka’ s future workforce demands.” Overall, our new campus signifies our commitment to producing the best talent for our country as well as our investment in our students”, Daranagama emphasized.”

Hon. (Prof.) G. L. Peiris, Minister of Education, the Chief Guest at the occasion, commended Horizon Campus, The Access Group of Companies and Foresight Engineering for embarking on this ambitious venture during these challenged market conditions.” This is an endeavor directly related to the vision of our country in terms of education, where we close the gap and mismatch between education and employment . I am pleased to say that this venture is addressing some of the key requirements we need to meet in education in a pragmatic way and I applaud Horizon Campus for its vision to continue expanding what it offers to even more people and places.This is yet another demonstration to the world that Sri Lanka is a constantly progressive and inclusive nation,” he stated.

With their vision to build on their reputation as a leading higher education institution in the country, creating a center for excellence in both teaching and research, Horizon campus will expand its foreign portfolio in affiliation with partner universities such as University of London (UK), Birmingham City University (UK), Arkansas State University (US), Nilai University (Malaysia) and Asia e University ( Malaysia). Horizon Campus is also set to attract international students from Maldives, Pakistan and Bangladesh, thus contributing their efforts towards making Sri Lanka a top educational hub in the Asian region.

As such, Horizon Campus in collaboration with the prestigious Access Group of Companies, looks well set to address the growing demand for the future-ready talent requisite for organizations in the country, for a range of industries from ICT, Science, Technology , Management, Law and Education .

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