International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS)

Name

International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS)

Legal name

International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS)

Website

https://iihs.edu.lk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Higher Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Global Health Institutes & Programs (EDAHAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD), Short-Term & Summer/Winter Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAF)

Keywords

• Healthcare education programs
• Nursing degree pathways
• International university partnerships
• Allied health sciences
• Professional healthcare training

Headquarters

HQ city

Welisara

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees for healthcare education programs including diplomas, advanced diplomas, bachelor's degrees, and postgraduate programs. Fees vary by program level and international partnerships.
2. International Student Services: Revenue from international student support services including visa assistance, airport pickup, accommodation support, and career placement services through GHC Global partnership.
3. English Language Testing Preparation: Programs for IELTS, PTE, and OET preparation providing English proficiency testing support for international career and migration purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IIHS Multiversity is a private higher education institution in Sri Lanka delivering healthcare, nursing, allied health, medical sciences, management, and education degree programs through a 'Local Study · Global Degree' model. It offers certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs awarded in partnership with international universities such as University of Surrey (UK), Deakin University (Australia), Metropolia University (Finland), and Asia e University (Malaysia). Programs are delivered on campuses in Wattala and Welisara, supplemented by clinical placements across 50+ Sri Lankan hospitals, high-fidelity simulation centers, and an award-winning digital LMS.

Product overview

IIHS Multiversity is a multidisciplinary higher education institution offering a 'Local Study · Global Degree' model through eight academic schools. The portfolio includes School of Nursing (certificates to doctorate), School of Allied Health (physiotherapy, radiology, optometry, psychology), School of Medical Sciences (biomedical sciences, laboratory science), School of Management/Business, School of Health Administration (EMBA programs in digital health/healthcare management), School of Education, Professional Studies degrees, and English language test preparation (IELTS/OET/PTE). Programs are delivered through campus-based learning enhanced by an award-winning LMS platform. International recognition comes through partnerships with University of Surrey, Deakin University, Metropolia University Finland, and Asia e University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BioInquirer: Research platform for healthcare professionals providing global platform for knowledge enhancement through research, workshops, conferences, community engagement, and ethics regulation
• E-Incubator
• IIHS Learner Management System (LMS)
• GHC Global

Products and services

• School of Nursing and Midwifery Programs Comprehensive nursing education programs ranging from Certificate to Doctoral level, including Diploma in General Nursing, Advanced Diploma in General Nursing, BSc (Hons) in Nursing Studies (University of Surrey), MSc in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing, with specialization certificates in aged care, caregiving, and Japanese care professional training.
• School of Allied Health Programs Allied health sciences programs including Advanced Diploma in Physiotherapy, Sport and Exercise Science, Radiography, Paramedic Science, Psychology, Food Nutrition and Health, Professional Bachelor in Optometry, and MSc in Sport and Exercise Science.
• School of Medical Sciences Programs Biomedical sciences pathway programs including International Foundation Programme, Advanced Diploma in Biomedical Sciences leading to BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (University of Surrey), Bachelor in Laboratory Science (1+1 pathway with Metropolia University Finland), and Bachelor in Laboratory Science.
• School of Health Administration Programs Executive MBA programs in Digital Health, Healthcare Management, and Aged/Social Care, plus MSc Digital Health (University of Surrey) for healthcare professionals seeking leadership roles in digital transformation.
• Professional Studies Programs Professional bachelor's degrees in Cardiac Technology, Public Health Entomology, Community Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health, Dental Therapy & Oral Hygiene, Pharmacy, and Public Health & Midwifery, many awarded by Asia e University, Malaysia.
• English Language Test Preparation English proficiency test preparation programs for IELTS, OET (Occupational English Test), and PTE (Pearson Test of English) aimed at healthcare professionals seeking international careers and migration.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programs Specialized nursing CPD certificates including Critical Care Nursing, Trauma & Emergency Nursing, Peri-Operative Nursing, Oncology Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Renal Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Wound Care Management, Nursing Informatics, and Care for the Older Person.
• School of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities Programs Business and management education including Bachelor of Business Administration (Honors) and advanced certificates in Tourism/Hospitality, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Accounting & Finance, and Business Management.
• School of Education Programs Education degrees including Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Bachelor of Education (TESL), recognized by UGC Sri Lanka and the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
• Diploma of Health Sciences (Deakin 1+2 Pathway) 1+2 pathway program with Deakin University Australia — first year at IIHS Sri Lanka, then direct entry into the second year of Deakin bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science, Exercise & Sport Science, or Psychological Science.
• BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies Top-Up Degree Top-up bachelor's degree awarded by University of Surrey for qualified nurses with a three-year diploma; one-year full-time or two-year part-time, preparing for UK NMC registration and international nursing careers.
• International Student Support Services Through GHC Global partnership, services including visa application assistance, flight reservations, airport pickup, accommodation support, part-time employment guidance, and career placement in international healthcare settings.
• IIHS Multiversity LMS (Learner Management System) Award-winning digital learning platform supporting online resources, web-based lectures, research databases, and student management; pioneered for nursing training in rural Sri Lanka and hosts E-Incubator programs.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• University of Surrey (UK)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026Asia's first Master's degree in Digital Health awarded by University of Surrey. Also offers BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies and BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences top-up degrees. Programme covers digital health systems, health informatics, data analytics, and digital leadership.
• Deakin University (Australia)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner1+2 pathway for Diploma of Health Science. First year completed in Sri Lanka, followed by direct entry into second year of Deakin bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science, Exercise & Sport Science, or Psychological Science.
• Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (Finland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaboratory Science pathway programme: Year 1 in Sri Lanka, Year 2 in Finland leading to internationally recognized European qualification. Metropolia is an active Erasmus+ institution with established European mobility and quality assurance standards.
• Asia e University (Malaysia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers Professional Bachelor's degrees in Public Health & Midwifery, Pharmacy, and Public Health Entomology. Degree awarded by Asia e University, Malaysia.
• Greencare Health (GHC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGHC Global assists international students with visa applications, flight reservations, airport pickup, accommodation, part-time employment, and career placement in international healthcare settings. Practical assistance in transitioning to international healthcare systems.
• James Cook University AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partnership providing pathways for IIHS graduates to pursue further education in Australia.
• Leading Sri Lankan HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical training partnerships with 50+ hospitals across Sri Lanka for practical placements. Supports student skill development and provides employment pathway opportunities for graduates in private sector hospitals.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Cyberjaya (formerly CUCMS): Malaysian private university with a healthcare-led portfolio (pharmacy, medical sciences, nursing) and broad international student footprint. Comparable to IIHS in operating model and target student segments across South/Southeast Asia.
• MAHSA University Malaysia: Malaysian private university focused on healthcare and allied health sciences (nursing, medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy). Competes with IIHS for South Asian and ASEAN international students and applies a similar 'local study + international pathway' positioning.
• International Medical University (IMU) Malaysia: Malaysia-based private healthcare university offering medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health programs with foreign-university articulation pathways. Closest analog to IIHS in business model and student mix (international healthcare students seeking UK/Australia/Australia pathways).
• Lincoln University College Malaysia: Malaysian private higher education institution with a large nursing, allied health and medical sciences portfolio serving international students. Highly comparable to IIHS in disciplinary mix and the use of pathway/articulation programs.
• AIMST University Malaysia: Malaysian private university with strong focus on medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing and allied health programs. Comparable to IIHS in disciplinary concentration on healthcare workforce education and Southeast Asian international student base.

Others

• INTO University Partnerships: Global pathway provider partnering with UK/US/Australian universities to deliver foundation and year-1 international student programs. Comparable to IIHS's pathway architecture (1+2 articulation with Deakin, 1+1 with Metropolia) but operating at much larger scale and from sending markets.

Regional players

• NSBM Green University Town: Sri Lankan private university campus offering business, IT, and health-related programs with foreign-university pathways. Comparable to IIHS as a domestic private competitor competing for the same Gampaha-district student pool.
• SLIIT (Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology): Sri Lanka's largest private higher-education institution providing health sciences, IT, business, and engineering programs to domestic and international students. Comparable to IIHS in geography and private-sector positioning, though wider in program breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): India's largest private healthcare education group (medicine, nursing, allied health, life sciences) with broad international student reach and university rankings globally. Larger and more established than IIHS but operates in the same healthcare-education category.
• BPP University (UK): UK-based private university with healthcare, nursing, and professional health programs designed for both domestic and international students. Comparable through its health-workforce focus and pathway-style delivery, though anchored in UK rather than South Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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