Faculties

Seven Faculties. One University. Endless Possibilities.

KIU’s eight faculties — Nursing, Health Sciences, Behavioural Sciences, Computer Science and Engineering, Law, Management, Education and Languages, and Graduate Studies — support interdisciplinary learning, research, and student development across the institution. Since receiving degree-awarding status in 2015, KIU has grown to offer 14 undergraduate and 5 postgraduate degree programmes across 8 faculties and 17 departments.

Each faculty is led by experienced academic staff, supported by research-active lecturers, and structured to deliver programmes that are both nationally recognised and globally relevant. KIU exhibits its uniqueness through highly acclaimed educational programmes, innovative learning and teaching platforms, advanced research and inventions, a dynamic and highly accomplished panel of lecturers, and most especially outstanding graduates who excel in their respective disciplines.

What Each Faculty Offers

Faculty of Nursing — A centre of excellence for nursing education in Sri Lanka, with internationally aligned curricula, experienced academic staff, and modern clinical training facilities, delivering a holistic learning experience designed to shape confident, compassionate, and competent healthcare professionals.

Faculty of Law — The gateway to becoming a world-class professional in the field of law with a Sri Lankan touch — offering the LLB (Hons) programme with a curriculum grounded in both local legal frameworks and international legal practice.

Faculty of Management — Dedicated to guiding management graduates to embody leadership and cooperative skills, with programmes spanning Accountancy, Human Resources, Marketing, and Business Analytics — shaped by industry demand and professional body expectations.

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering — Geared to deliver skills and knowledge to prepare students for a professional career in the IT industry, covering Software Engineering, Computer Networks, and Cybersecurity — disciplines at the centre of Sri Lanka’s growing digital economy. KIU is actively pursuing UK university partnerships to expand its offerings in AI, Data Science, FinTech, and related disciplines.

Faculty of Behavioural Sciences — Offering the BSc (Hons) in Psychology, approved by the Ministry of Higher Education, with a curriculum that blends scientific rigour with applied practice — preparing graduates for careers in counselling, mental health, research, and organisational behaviour.

Faculty of Health Sciences — Encompassing Biomedical Science and Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, this faculty occupies a distinctive space in Sri Lankan higher education — offering qualifications that are rare in the private sector and grounded in both modern clinical science and evidence-based complementary medicine.

Faculty of Graduate Studies — Since 2018, the Faculty of Graduate Studies has delivered a comprehensive array of postgraduate degree programmes sanctioned by the UGC, including the MBA in Management Strategy and postgraduate programmes in Nursing — designed for working professionals and researchers seeking to advance their careers and contribute to their fields.

A Foundation for What Comes Next

Whichever faculty you choose, you will be part of an institution that is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and recognised by the University Grants Commission — with programmes assessed against the Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework and supported by academic staff who are active researchers, industry practitioners, and dedicated educators.

Select a faculty above to explore programmes, meet the academic team, and find out how to apply.