Informatics Institute of Technology

What Informatics Institute of Technology does

Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) is a private higher education institution founded in 1990 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and operates as the country's pioneer in delivering British-accredited degree programmes through transnational education partnerships. IIT's core academic offering is delivered via two schools — the IIT School of Computing and the IIT Business School — in collaboration with the University of Westminster and Robert Gordon University (the latter marking a 10-year partnership milestone in 2026). The portfolio spans the International Foundation Programme, undergraduate degrees (BSc/BEng/BA in AI, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Management, Business Data Analytics), postgraduate MSc degrees (including Advanced Software Engineering, Cyber Security and Forensics, Business Analytics, and the new MSc AI Engineering from September 2026), and a Professional Development Unit (PDU) offering short-term certifications such as the EC Council-accredited Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) v13. Programmes are delivered on-campus at two Colombo locations, through regional centres in Galle, Kurunegala, and Bangladesh, and via a Digital & Distance Learning (DDL) channel.

The institution generates revenue primarily through recurring tuition fees for degree programmes (Foundation, Undergraduate, Postgraduate) and one-time fees for PDU short courses, with the value proposition anchored on internationally recognised UK degrees at up to 60% lower cost than studying in the UK. Its GTM is direct-to-consumer, leveraging education exhibitions (Future Minds Expo, Discovery Week events), webinars, social media, a Student Ambassador programme, and corporate partnerships including the Infoschol Scholarship — a five-year work-study programme with industry partners. Customer segments are horizontal across Foundation, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Professional cohorts of Sri Lankan and regional students. The institution has produced over 5,000 alumni globally (with 3,000+ cited as industry-ready graduates) and claims 100% graduate employability, supported by an ecosystem of corporate partners such as Dialog Axiata, 99X Technology, Veracity Services, and iSoft Friends INC.

Name

Informatics Institute of Technology

Legal name

Informatics Institute of Technology

Website

https://iit.ac.lk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) is a Sri Lankan private higher education institution, founded in 1990, that delivers British-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Computing and Business through transnational partnerships with the University of Westminster and Robert Gordon University, serving over 5,500 students across Colombo campuses, regional centres, and digital distance learning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD), Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• British degree programs
• Transnational education
• Professional certification courses
• Postgraduate education

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Undergraduate Programs: Revenue generated from tuition fees for undergraduate degree programs in Computing and Business, delivered in partnership with University of Westminster and Robert Gordon University. Programs include BSc in AI and Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, and BA/BSC Business degrees.
2. Tuition Fees - Postgraduate Programs: Revenue from postgraduate degree programs including MSc Advanced Software Engineering, MSc Cyber Security and Forensics, MSc Big Data Analytics, MSc Business Analytics, and the new MSc AI Engineering.
3. Professional Development Unit (PDU) Courses: Short-term professional certification courses including Certified Ethical Hacker (EC Council accredited), Python Programming, Java Programming, Web Development, Graphic Design, and other ICT professional courses.
4. Foundation Programme: International Foundation Programme providing pre-university education for students completing O/Ls or A/Ls, leading to undergraduate degree pathways.
5. Corporate Training and Internships: Infoschol Scholarship program - a five-year work and study programme with corporate partners where students earn while they learn. Also includes The IIT Internship Programme connecting students with industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) is a private higher education institution that delivers British undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in Sri Lanka through transnational partnerships with University of Westminster and Robert Gordon University. The offering spans an International Foundation Programme, Computing and Business undergraduate degrees, MSc postgraduate degrees, and short-term professional certifications via the Professional Development Unit (PDU), delivered on-campus, through regional centres, and via Digital & Distance Learning.

Product overview

Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) is Sri Lanka's pioneer in British higher education, offering a comprehensive portfolio of UK-accredited degree programmes through two main academic schools: the IIT School of Computing and the IIT Business School. The institution provides undergraduate degrees (BSc/BEng/BA), postgraduate Master's programmes (MSc), professional development certifications through the Professional Development Unit (PDU), and flexible Digital & Distance Learning options. Degree programmes are delivered in partnership with University of Westminster and Robert Gordon University. Key offerings include AI and Data Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Business Management, and Business Analytics. The institution also offers an International Foundation Programme for school leavers and IIT Global Pathways for international transfer. From September 2026, IIT is launching enhanced AI degree pathways including the BEng (Hons) Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering and MSc AI Engineering in partnership with Robert Gordon University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Foundation Programme Pre-university programme preparing students completing O/Ls or A/Ls for undergraduate study, with specialisations in Business or IT pathways leading to UK-partnered degrees.
• BEng (Hons) Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering Undergraduate degree in Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering developed with Robert Gordon University, focusing on engineering intelligent systems and scalable data infrastructure.
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science Bachelor's degree in Computer Science delivered in partnership with University of Westminster.
• BEng (Hons) Software Engineering Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering delivered in partnership with University of Westminster.
• BA (Hons) Business Management Bachelor's degree in Business Management offered in partnership with University of Westminster.
• BSc (Hons) Business Data Analytics Bachelor's degree in Business Data Analytics offered in partnership with University of Westminster.
• MSc AI Engineering Master's programme in AI Engineering designed for graduates and professionals aiming to build, deploy, and scale AI-powered solutions, offered in partnership with Robert Gordon University.
• MSc Advanced Software Engineering Master's degree in Advanced Software Engineering offered in collaboration with University of Westminster.
• MSc Cyber Security and Forensics Master's degree in Cyber Security and Forensics offered in collaboration with University of Westminster.
• MSc Business Analytics Master's degree in Business Analytics offered in partnership with University of Westminster.
• IIT Professional Development Unit (PDU) Short-term professional certification courses for career advancement covering Python, Java, Web Development, Cyber Security, Graphic Design, Machine Learning, SEO, Power BI, and Advanced Excel.
• Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) v13 Professional certification course accredited by EC Council, training candidates in ethical hacking tools, techniques, and methodologies for information security, delivered as a 5-week part-time programme.
• Professional Certificate in Advanced Information Technology Introductory ICT certification for school leavers covering programming, operating systems, networking, databases, and Microsoft Office applications, delivered part-time on Saturdays over 3 months.
• IIT Global Pathways International transfer and pathway programme enabling students to start at IIT and transfer to partner universities abroad.
• Digital & Distance Learning (DDL) Flexible online and distance learning options for students who cannot attend on-campus classes, enabling access to IIT programmes remotely.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35+ years of educational excellence
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• INTI International UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2026Collaboration for the 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Education 2026 (ICSE 2026) hosted by IIT in Colombo. INTI International University is the collaborating institution for this hybrid international academic conference.
• VisionexminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026IIT partnered with Visionex to launch the Visionex Hackathon Colombo - a hackathon series for school students to explore innovation, technology, and coding. The first event in Colombo brought together talented school students for collaborative technology problem-solving.
• IIT DDL - Digital & Distance LearningcoreTechnology or Integration · 3 June 2026IIT DDL (Digital & Distance Learning) division collaborates with main campus on initiatives including the Visionex Hackathon. DDL enables flexible learning options and extends IIT's reach to students unable to attend on-campus classes.
• Robert Gordon University (RGU)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Partnership with Robert Gordon University, UK, celebrating 10 years of collaboration. New enhanced AI degree pathways announced for September 2026: BEng (Hons) Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering and MSc AI Engineering. High-profile industry forum held on 2 June 2026 at Hatch Works, Colombo.
• University of Westminster (UoW)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership with University of Westminster, United Kingdom, for delivering British degree programs in Computing and Business in Sri Lanka. IIT celebrates annual convocation with UoW - the 2025 ceremony was held on 13th November 2025 in Colombo with Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Bonfield attending. Programs include BSc Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Management degrees.
• EC CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIT is an Accredited Training Center (ATC) for EC Council's Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) v13 program powered by AI. IIT offers the official CEH certification course with EC Council accreditation.
• Corporate Partners (Infoschol Scholarship)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfoschol Scholarship is a five-year work and study programme with corporate partners where students earn from day one while studying. Students graduate with a degree and five years of experience. Corporate partners provide employment and practical training opportunities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kaplan Singapore (Kaplan Higher Education): Kaplan Singapore partners with UK and Australian universities (e.g., University of Essex, Murdoch University) to deliver degree pathways in IT and business across Asia. It is highly comparable to IIT in business model (transnational UK-degree delivery), student segment (school leavers and professionals), and channel mix (on-campus plus digital learning).
• London School of Business and Finance (LSBF): LSBF delivers UK-affiliated business, finance, and technology programmes globally through in-country campuses and digital channels, often via dual/partnership models with UK awarding bodies. It is comparable to IIT in mission (UK credentials for international students at lower cost), channel structure (multi-country campuses), and discipline mix (business + tech).
• HELP University: HELP University is a Malaysian private institution offering UK-affiliated business, IT, and analytics degrees across multiple campuses. It mirrors IIT's mix of foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate pathways and is comparable in scale and target student demographic.
• NSBM Green University: NSBM is a private Sri Lankan university operating in partnership with international universities (notably Plymouth University) to deliver foreign degrees locally. It mirrors IIT's transnational UK-degree model and competes head-to-head for school leavers seeking UK credentials in Colombo.
• INTI International University: INTI is a Malaysian private university group with extensive UK university partnerships (e.g., Coventry University, University of Hertfordshire) delivering foreign degrees across computing and business. It is directly comparable to IIT and is also a documented IIT collaborator (ICSE 2026), operating a similar transnational education model across Asia.
• SLIIT (Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology): SLIIT is Sri Lanka's largest private IT-focused higher education provider offering local and foreign-affiliated degrees in computing and business. It is the most direct domestic competitor to IIT, competing for the same school-leaver and professional student segments across overlapping IT and business programmes.
• Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU): APU is a Malaysia-based private technology university emphasising computing, AI, and engineering degrees with strong industry placement. It is comparable to IIT in its IT-discipline focus, transnational partnerships (e.g., Staffordshire University), and target segment of career-focused tech undergraduates in the South Asian/Southeast Asian corridor.

Broad incumbents

• University of Moratuwa: University of Moratuwa is Sri Lanka's premier public university for engineering, computing, and business, and the dominant local brand for IT higher education. While it is a public institution (not a private competitor), it sets the academic benchmark IIT is benchmarked against and competes for the same top-tier IT students.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai / Malaysia: MAHE operates international campuses (Dubai, Malaysia) offering Indian and globally-aligned degrees in IT, engineering, and business. It is comparable to IIT as a large private transnational education brand seeking to capture international students in Asia with a multi-disciplinary portfolio.

Emerging players

• Amity Global Business School: Amity has expanded a global network of business and technology schools across South Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, offering UK/US-affiliated programmes. While broader in scope, it competes with IIT in the international student segment seeking foreign credentials at a lower price point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iitsrilanka
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC02DMFclK9vaEdOIKSiaNkA
• Facebookfacebook.com/iitsl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/757606
• Instagraminstagram.com/iitlife
• TikToktiktok.com/@iitlife

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