The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) which is the premier professional body for engineers in Sri Lanka has gained reputation for its excellence in providing engineering education in the country. Its part-time engineering course which is recognized as an equivalent to engineering degrees offered by state universities in the country fulfills the academic qualifications required to become a
fully-fledged engineer. The qualification is well recognized to gain employment as a qualified engineer, both in the state and the private sector. Thus the IESL Engineering Course has become a top choice for those students who wish to pursue engineering as a professional career but deprived of gaining entry to state universities due to various reasons. The course consists of three levels, Certificate, Advanced Diploma and the Graduate Diploma. It is specially designed to facilitate lateral entry at the start of levels 1 and 2 and multiple exits, at the end of each level. The curriculum has also been revised recently to improve its quality, relevance and effectiveness and also to promote outcome-based education, gearing the students to be successful in a dynamic and challenging work environment. The students have the choice of selecting several fields of specialization from civil, electrical, mechanical and electronic, communication and computer engineering. A major advantage in following the course is the students who satisfactorily complete the course are eligible to become Associate Members of the IESL, a professional qualification well recognized by the state and the private sector alike, paving their way to a successful career as an Engineer. The course is designed to provide a good balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
