Our Vision
"To Become the Centre of Excellence in Technological Education"
Our Mission
"Creating Excellent Higher National and National Diplomates with Modern Technology for Sustainable Development".
Keys to Innovation
We foster a culture of curiosity, risk-taking, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary collaboration. We believe that innovation thrives when students are empowered to explore, experiment, and turn ideas into reality.
Technological Principles
We are guided by principles of lifelong learning, ethical development, collaborative innovation, and sustainability. We embrace emerging technologies while considering their societal impact.
Our Story
It is a long established fact.
As per the recommendations of the Committee appointed by Prof. Wiswa Waranapala, Deputy Minister of Higher Education in 1994, the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technical Education (SLIATE) was formed in 1995, under the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technical Education Act No. 29 of 1995, In 2001 the name of the institution was amended as Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education, (SLIATE). It functions as an autonomous Institute for the management of Higher National and National Diploma courses. The main purposes of establishing SLIATE were to reform and restructure the entire technical and vocational education system in relation to the changing needs of economic development, to meet manpower requirements of national development strategies, and the promotion of privatization, With special concern of meeting the scarcity of trained technological manpower resources at the technician level.
Explore Our Courses
14 Courses
Our courses diverse fields, ranging from agriculture and management to engineering and hospitality, play vital roles in society. They drive economic growth, foster innovation, and shape our world. Accountancy and finance ensure financial stability, while information technology drives innovation across sectors.
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Amara Senanayake
-Lecturer, HNDIT
SLIATE equipped me with skills and knowledge that shaped my successful teaching career in Information Technology.
Kamal Fernando
-Chartered Accountant
The HNDA program at SLIATE prepared me for professional excellence in accounting and finance.
Shalini Perera
-Software Developer
SLIATEs practical training and mentorship in HNDIT laid the foundation for my success in the tech industry.
Ravindu Silva
-Entrepreneur, Trincomalee
The HNDEnglish program at SLIATE strengthened my communication skills, fueling my entrepreneurial journey.
Nirmala Wijesinghe
-Hotel Manager
SLIATEs HNDTHM program was pivotal in advancing my hospitality management career with practical insights and industry connections.
Janith Rathnayake
-Civil Engineer
SLIATEs HND Engineering program honed my technical expertise, enabling me to work on critical infrastructure projects.
Samantha Perera
-Agricultural Consultant
SLIATEs HNDT Agriculture program helped me achieve a rewarding career, contributing to sustainable farming practices.
Deepika Jayawardena g
-Financial Analyst
SLIATEs HNDBF curriculum gave me the analytical and problem-solving skills essential for my role in corporate finance.
Kasun Hettiarachchi
-Project Manager
The leadership skills I gained at SLIATE through the HNDM program helped me excel in project management.
Dilini Senarath
-Food Scientist
SLIATEs HNDFT program provided me with the foundation to innovate and lead in food technology research.