Spectrum Institute of Science and Technology; Expand Goals, Open Doors for New Beginnings

Spectrum Institute of Science & Technology ( SIST) steps into yet another milestone where 21 years of quality education from prestigious, globally recognised overseas bachelor degrees are provided to dedicated students of Sri Lanka.

Founded in 2002, students have the opportunity to obtain degrees ranging from life sciences, engineering, business and technology from international universities affiliated with SIST.

SIST guarantees creative and sustainable widely recognised academia in the brightest and promising way to students all over the country, regardless of their social or economic background, which can determine their potentialities. Why choose SIST? You may ask.

It enables access to cutting-edge higher education in the form of student- centered learning and a teaching environment. Laboratory for practical and research purposes for life science students are freely accessible for industrial training, dedicated to evaluating molecular biology, tissue culture, microbiology and biochemistry. Education is also provided at an affordable price. With the occurrence of COVID- 19, the enhancement of scientists in the microbiological, biomedical and biotechnological field is growing vastly in the country as more awareness is accustomed to the likelihood of broader interests in scientific research and development.

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neered scientific and technological aspect of excellence, SIST plans big as its growth has hit milestones and introduced new ventures beneficial to a better and brighter future to aspiring students.

Now departing from its location in Colombo 05, SIST makes its way into a brand new campus location. New destinations following more opportunities are at stake during this big move. Now located opposite to savoy cinema Wellawatte, SIST plans to grow and expand its opportunities through collaborations, new courses and studyabroad facilities.

SIST is well-known for its collaboration with the prestigious Edinburgh Napier University, UK and Lincoln University College, Malaysia. This year and last has outshone the academic quality of the institute as emerging fields of advanced academics were introduced, with the most recent collaboration, Ara Institute of Canterbury New Zealand. Not only is this collaboration affiliated with expanding the academic scope of degrees provided to Sri Lankan students at SIST, but also the link toward study-abroad facilities. With SIST’s collaboration with Ara institute, an offering of a one- year diploma course on Applied Business Management enables a smoother pathway whereupon topping off, students can complete the degree of Bachelor in Applied Business Management directly in New Zealand.

Expanded Goals. Opened Doors. New Beginnings. As SIST steps into yet another mighty year, its exceeding network of comprehensive opportunities grows toward the fulfillment of transforming aspiring students into astonishing graduates.

Former students go on to under take their Masters, Doctorates or Post- Doctorates at either local or reputed foreign universities.

Many of the alumni are employed as lecturers or researchers in popular and developing fields of science including human health, agricultural, environmental, food and beverage, as well as pharmaceutical sectors. With SIST opening doors to business management, engineering and more emerging fields of study, a continuation in the aspect of dedicated, inspiring and pioneering students will be the outcome in the years to come.