Bachelor of Information Technology (External Degree) conducted by the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)
BIT degree certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma certificates are issued by the University of Colombo. BIT Degree Programme is managed by the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC).
Student Registrations, Examinations, Projects, Issuing results, Managing the Convocation and Award ceremony, and all other student related matters are handled by the UCSC.
Ability to get a Diploma, Higher Diploma and a Degree in IT in a one programme.
Ability to study while working.
Recognition of the certificates, issued by the University of Colombo.
High salary, once completed.
Course material can be accessed through Internet at home or work place or institute.
Affordable course fee.
Availability of Easy payment methods.
Flexibility of duration to complete the degree.
No. However, lecture notes, other online resources and e-facilitation are available via BIT VLE.
Moreover, you find the details of the third party institutes that conducts tution for BIT from the following link
Please refer online at FEES & PAYMENT METHODS (https://www.bit.lk/index.php/about-bit/fees-payment-methods/ ) for the current fees.
Total fee need not be paid at once.
This total fee is divided into convenient instalments.
This is the most economical IT degree available in the country.
Please refer the below FEES & PAYMENT METHODS (https://www.bit.lk/index.php/about-bit/fees-payment-methods/) for the current fees.
Yes, you can do it.
For foreign students, the course fee is not the same as the local student fee. Contact the External Degrees Centre or refer https://www.bit.lk/index.php/about-bit/fees-payment-methods/
External Degrees Centre (EDC) of the UCSC is the administrative office of the BIT degree program.
Students can visit and contact the EDC (BIT Office) staff, regarding the matters related to the Entry Qualifications, Applications, New Registrations, Renewal of Registrations, BIT ID cards, Examinations, Admission Cards, Certificates, Convocation and Award Ceremony, Letters, Appeals, Photographs and many other needs.
Email:aredc@ucsc.cmb.ac.lk
Phone: 0114 720 511/ 512, 0112581245 ext 6098
Address: University of Colombo School of Computing, UCSC Building Complex, 35, Reid Avenue, Colombo 00700.
For more details, refer our web site www.bit.lk
BIT is SLQF Level 5 degree programme (90 Credits - three academic years).
It is a degree in Information Technology in the domain of computing based on the IEEE-ACM curriculum.
It is NOT an honors degree (SLQF level 6).
Yes you can exit at any time while you are studying however cannot rejoin if you do not complete the registered level within the stipulated time period.
You are given three consecutive attempts to complete one particular Level. If you exit the programme and cannot complete the registered level during the given time period, you cannot join the programme again. then you will have to register as a new student.
If you have the required qualifications, you can register when applications are called. Applications will be available online at www.bit.lk and it is compulsory for all candidates to register online for the programme.
The Student Handbook is available in the BIT website (http://www.bit.lk/) and the VLE for BIT (http://vle.bit.lk/).
If you have a problem with regard to BIT Programme or related services from UCSC, please read the following guidelines for assistance;
When requesting information, please make sure to adhere to the following guidelines.
Each email should consist of the following information:
Name of the student:
Index No:
Registration No:
NIC:
Contact No:
Inquiry:
Contact only the relevant email address. Email addresses that should be contacted with respect to relevant matters are given below.
All academic matters: acc@ucsc.cmb.ac.lk
BIT project matters: bitpro@ucsc.cmb.ac.lk
Information regarding registration: aredc@ucsc.cmb.ac.lk
Certifications and Transcripts: exam@ucsc.cmb.ac.lk
Online assignments : occ@ucsc.cmb.ac.lk
VLE/LMS registration : admin@vle.bit.lk
Further to the general contact numbers, the following numbers have been updated for the communication purposes of the students.
EDC Administration - 0716393805
EDC Office- 0716393806
EDC Coordinator- 0716393802
Yes, you can.
You need to register for BIT and complete the Level I by fulfilling the DIT eligibility requirements
University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC) is an institute of the University of Colombo
An external degree is a degree offered by a university to students who have not been required to be physically present within the geographic territory of the institution. These undergraduates may be called external students and may study at third party private training institutions, or independently, or by distance learning.
Please refer online at FEES & PAYMENT METHODS (https://www.bit.lk/index.php/about-bit/fees-payment-methods/) for more details
The Foundation in Information Technology (FIT) programme aims at enhancing the literacy and competency in using basic computer applications together with analytical thinking and communicational skills required for school leavers.
For more details, please refer https://fit.bit.lk/
Many training institutes have offered face to face and learning support for the BIT candidates.
UCSC does not accredit any of these institutions but has recognized their contributions for the success of the programme !
For more details please refer: https://www.bit.lk/index.php/learning/training-institutes/
All payments can be made to any People’s Bank branch on prescribed Cash-Paying-in-Slip that can be downloaded from the BIT website (Please use all 4 copies of the voucher).
Cash / Money / Postal Orders will not be accepted.
For more details please refer https://www.bit.lk/index.php/about-bit/fees-payment-methods/
Yes.
The e-BIT programme of the UCSC won a Certificate of Commendation in the Education Planner and Administrator Category of the UNESCO ICT in Education Innovation Awards 2007-2008 and awards at NBQSA and e-Swabhimani.
Read more at: https://www.bit.lk/index.php/degree-path/international-recognition/
