APIIT quality assurance framework comprising regular external audits and validation of programmes by Staffordshire University, UK and APIIT Malaysia and internal quality assurance processes has ensured that ‘appropriate and effective teaching, support, and learning opportunities are provided to all our students’.

Parents can be assured of entrusting their children’s education upon a qualified and competent lecturer panel who conduct the teaching programmes. APIIT prides itself on having the best qualified full-time teaching faculty in the Sri Lankan private higher education sector; among the full-time staff are several PhD’s. In addition to their subject expertise, all lecturers have been trained in teaching and are committed to student success. Having a full time staff to conduct the programmes is a definite advantage as full time lecturers are easily held accountable for their services and are constantly available for the students to seek assistance and guidance.

APIIT infrastructure facilities including computer laboratories, library and classrooms are amongst the best in the country and are comparable to facilities available in developed countries. Laboratories are equipped with modern equipment and libraries stocked with adequate copies of text books and other reading material. Students are also provided with adequate support facilities and opportunities for recreation. Prospective students and their parents are invited to visit us to meet the teaching staff and inspect the facilities to reassure themselves on the high standard of resources.

Experience

The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) is an international organisation with campuses in Australia, Malaysia, Pakistan and India. The main campus in Malaysia has more than 8,000 students in full-time study programmes. Since 1998, about 5,500 students have graduated from APIIT campuses with internationally recognised qualifications. APIIT graduates hold prestigious positions both in state and private sectors in many countries and in international organisations.

The long period of international experience of APIIT and Staffordshire University has necessarily been of significance in the development of APIIT Lanka as a centre of excellence in higher education. The Institute’s rapid progression during the last few years points to the internal strengths and the capacity for innovation and adaptability to the changing environment.

Affiliations

The affiliation to over twenty one universities in the UK and Australia is an indication of the stature in which APIIT Sri Lanka and its programmes are held from an external prospective. These established relations help local students to obtain credit transfers readily to the affiliated universities if they with to complete part of their studies abroad.

Employability of graduates

Employability of APIIT Sri Lanka graduates is one of the best indicators of quality of education programmes and their relevance in the local context. A comprehensive study undertaken early this year has revealed that the average waiting time to obtain the first job for APIIT graduates has been 3 months and many have successfully secured high profile placements. These statistics highlights the good employment prospects of APIIT Sri Lanka’s study programmes.

Conclusion

Prospective students and their parents are invited to visit APIIT City Campus at 388, Union Place, Colombo 02 to inspect facilities and discuss details of academic programmes. The programmes have been designed to lay the foundation for success in life and prepare students for rewarding careers.