Udara Rathnayake

University College of Ratmalana

University college of Ratmalana established under Ministry of Skills Development and Vicational Training will jointly provide infrastructure facilities to provide better technology education for those who had completed their school education. The college has a separate special ordinance in University of vocational training act of 2014. The university college caters to university dropouts and well as NVQ 4 level qualified professionals. It conducts NVQ level 05 and 06 courses and future if student wish to continue studies can join to the university of vocational training (UNIVOTEC) or college has empowered to conduct degree course. The structure of college almost same as conventional universities in Sri Lanka and entry qualification for academic staff and other higher post is same. The college conducts 10 courses, Most Courses are good for the Art Students. The college builds from the loan, therefore most of the labs equipped with latest equipment and apparatus. All the courses are 03 years and No Course Fee. In parallel to the academic activities college aiming to play a significant role in academic/Professional society in Sri Lanka E.G. NASTEC, SLAAS, IESL etc. So the university college has many similarities to the conventional university of the country. Vision: "The most sought after provider of education in tertiary and vocational training with direction and dedication". Mission: *To provide the best training opportunities for our students. *To inculcate a research culture concerning industrial innovation in order to facilitate a fully-fledged workforce. *To address demands and issues caused by rapidly changing social, economic and technological trends in education and training.