INTERNATIONAL TEACHING PARTNER FOR
ABOUT IIT - Established in 1990 - Is the Education arm of Informatics Private Limited, a premier company that provides IT and Business solutions since 1983 - Pioneer British education provider in Sri Lanka - Affiliated to and is the International teaching partner for University of Westminster, UK - Qualified lecture panel consisting of PhD holders - 26 First Class Honour students graduated in 2012 - Over 2500 alumni spread around the world - Alumni work in many multi national companies in a wide range of industries
INFORMATICS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER • Founded as Britain's first polytechnic in 1838 • Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria is the Patron of the University • Has a vibrant learning environment attracting more than 20,000 students from over 150 nations • Received the Queen’s Award twice for Enterprise in recognition of its “outstanding achievement” in international trade • Scholarships Department of the university won the Times Higher Education inaugural award for Outstanding Support for Overseas Students
UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
- Foundation programme - BEng (Hons) Software Engineering - BSc (Hons) Information Systems with Business Management
ACCEPTED QUALIFICATICATIONS FROM ETHIOPIA Qualification Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate (overall 50%+) with GCSE subject equivalency; Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination (from 2003); Diploma (1 year from a university)
Leads to entry into
Foundation year
Diploma (2 years from a university) – 60% or above; Year 1 of Bachelors degrees Technical/Vocational Diploma (3 years) (Level 4) A recognised International Foundation course from Year 1 of Bachelors degrees a UK institution. Entry requirements vary but we (Level 4) normally ask for between 60% and 65%
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (FP) • Designed by IIT for students who do not meet the entry criteria for degree programmes offered by the university • Provides access to 1st year of degree programme • Is accepted by many universities in Australia and UK for direct entry to 1st year • 1 year programme
Standard Entry Requirement (Other qualifications will be considered for entry) 6 passes in Ordinary Level exams with a Credit pass in English and Mathematics
FP COURSE OUTLINE • • • • • • • •
Course Modules Communication skills in English Elements of electronics Mathematics for computing and business Personal computer based applications Digital circuits and logic design Visual Basic programming Introduction to database systems Business management
BEng (Hons) SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (SE) BSc (Hons) INFORMATION SYSTEMS WITH BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (ISBM) • 4 year sandwich programme with 1 year industrial placement • Students of IIT will receive the degree certificate and transcripts as per University of Westminster, UK (Internal certifications) • Students can transfer to UK as the classes conducted are parallel to what is being taught in UK Standard Entry Requirement (Other qualifications will be considered for entry) Minimum 3 passes at the GCE Advanced Level AND 6 passes in Ordinary Level exams with a Credit pass in English and Mathematics
BEng (Hons) SE COURSE OUTLINE Credit Level 4 (12 Months) •Communication and Learning Skills •Programming Methodology •Computer Systems Fundamentals •Information and Data Modelling •Software Development Principles •Web Technology •Mathematics for Computing •Software Engineering Principles Credit Level 6 (12 Months) •Computer Science Project •Requirements Engineering •Formal Specification •Software Quality, Performance & Testing •Computer Systems Security Optional Modules •Distributed Systems & Network Software •Service Oriented Architecture •Advanced Web Technology •Concurrent Programming •Real-Time and Embedded Systems
Credit Level 5 (12 Months) •Object-Oriented Development •Algorithms and Data Structures •Professional Practice in Computer Science •Human Computer Interface Design Optional Modules •Database Design and Practice I •Network Software Development •Computational intelligence •Mobile Application Development •Project Management
Sandwich placement year (12 Months) The course offers you the opportunity to take a yearlong placement between Year 2 and Year 3 (Credit Levels 5 and 6). This will give you practical skills to accompany your theoretical knowledge, and bring you a competitive edge in the job market. Our students have been placed working on live projects in leading software development companies.
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT - SE The course is practice based, and includes substantial amounts of project and group work It combines lecture, tutorial and practical laboratory elements Formal exams are supported by continuous assessment
ASSOCIATED CAREERS - SE You will possess knowledge of a range of technical subjects, and the ability to synthesise this knowledge to produce practical solutions to engineering requirements in a large number of application areas. You will typically be part of a team building software applications for business and industry. Typical career opportunities include: software engineer, web application programmer, software designer/ analyst, website designer/ programmer, or senior team leader. the degree will also give you adequate knowledge and study skills to continue with further study and/or research.
BSc(Hons) ISBM COURSE OUTLINE Credit Level 4 (12 Months) •Programming the Technology •Communication and Learning Skills •Requirements Analysis •Business Context •Business Mathematics •Information and Data Modelling •Principles of Marketing
Credit Level 6 (12 Months) •Project •IS Quality and Testing •IS Strategy •Managing Business Organizations •Business Strategy Optional Modules •IS Development Methodologies •Starting a Business •IT Security •Knowledge Management
Credit Level 5 (12 Months) •BIS Design and Development •Professional Practice •Database Design and Practice I •Project Management •Financial and Human Resource Management •Operations Management Optional Modules •Networked Enterprise •Web Development •Database Design and Practice II
Sandwich placement year (12 Months) The course offers you the opportunity to take a year-long placement between Year 2 and Year 3 (Credit Levels 5 and 6). This will give you practical skills to accompany your theoretical knowledge, and bring you a competitive edge in the job market. Our students have been placed working on live projects in FMCG companies, city banks, insurance companies, software consultancy firms, healthcare providers and retail companies.
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT - ISBM Lectures, tutorials and computer workshops are supported by a variety of teaching methods, computer-enhanced learning tools, and industrystandard applications software. We place an emphasis on active student involvement and problem solving. Assessments are either based on a combination of course work and an end-of-module exam, or assessed through course work only.
ASSOCIATED CAREERS - ISBM This course develops your understanding of the business challenges of an enterprise, and your ability to conceive and manage solutions which are increasingly ICTdependent. You will integrate your skills of problem solving and information systems modelling with your knowledge of business processes and environments. You will be able to consult on, support or develop the technological platforms of an enterprise to achieve competitive advantage, building a career in roles ranging from systems developer to business manager..
FACILITIES AT IIT • State of the art air conditioned lecture rooms equipped with multimedia projectors, whiteboard and Wi-Fi • Well stocked library with over 10,000 books and access to journals • Access to ‘Blackboard’, the online study portal of University of Westminster • Swimming Pool • Sports clubs • Student Lounges • Cafe
STUDYING AT IIT • • • •
Personal tutoring Peer support Student support groups Students take part in international research forums, conferences and competitions relating to IT and business (Glo-Bus, Microsoft Imagine Cup, Conference of Soft Computing and Pattern Recognition (SoCPaR), Google Summer of Code, National Best Quality Software Awards (NBQSA) competition is an annual event organized by the BCS The Chartered Institute for IT Sri Lanka (BCSSL) etc)
LIFE AT IIT • Student unions • Arts and cultural events • Talent showcase events organised by IIT which is exhibited to the public • Students take part in Corporate Social Responsibility projects
LIFE IN PICTURES
SPORTS AT IIT
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IIT supports students in sports activities and sponsor many of the tournaments students wish to take part in. IIT currently has the following sports teams Rugby Basketball Cricket Table Tennis Soccer
SPORTS IN PICTURES
GRADUATION IN PICTURES
WHY STUDY IN SRI LANKA • • • • • • • • • • •
An Island paradise Tropical weather throughout the year A rich history of more than 125,000 years One of the 25 biodiversity hotspots in the world offering many species of fauna and flora Stunning landscapes, waterfalls and sandy beaches If you are keen on surfing, Arugam Bay is voted one of the best surfing locations in the world A multi-ethnic country Local ood explodes with flavours of many spices, a true culinary experience Affordable living If you are lucky, you will see an Elephant walk on the road! Sri Lanka truly offers many activities to suit your lifestyle. May it be photography of wild life, relax on the beach, an exciting nightlife, visit the ancient ruins, feed the elephants, scuba dive or sit on the green and enjoy a game of cricket. Discover refreshingly Sri Lanka
SRI LANKA IN PICTURES
IIT SUCCESS STORIES (JUST A FEW) “I did what I had to do, and IIT did the rest” Dr Sasakthi Abeysinghe , Senior Software Engineer at Google Winner of the first NBQSA award (2005) “I had a great experience during my internship which helped me for my final year plus the industry work” Dinithi Nalleperuma, Research Engineer at National University of Singapore “ I don’t think I could have achieved all I have if not for the grounding and training I received at IIT” Vinodh Jayawardene, Managing Director of Orcas Technology Ltd, NZ Co-founder of the social networking site SnapStarLive
“The internship was a great stepping stone towards a well-rounded degree” Omar Reyal, Director of Business Development at Zone24x7 Malaysia
DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION • Duly completed application form • Copies of all education certificates and transcripts • Copy of passport in colour • Copy of birth certificate in English • 3 colour photographs • English proficiency test results (IELTS)
CONTACT IIT Informatics Institute of Technology 57 Ramakrishna Road Colombo 06 Sri Lanka Tel: +94 112 360 212 / +94 72 6868 257 Email: international@iit.ac.lk
Thank you for your interest in Informatics Institute of Technology We look forward to welcoming you onto one of our Undergraduate Programmes at IIT offered by University of Westminster. Please ensure you read through the following information carefully. The step-by-step guide will help complete the application form and will help make the process as easy as possible. In addition, please feel free to contact us if you have any further queries regarding the application process. STEP 1 Complete the application form. You will need to include the following in your application: - Certified copies of your passport - Certified copies of your qualifications - Certified copies of your certificates and transcripts; - A colour copy of the full photo page of your passport. Please make sure that the entire page is displayed; - Three passport size photographs (jpeg* 150x150 pixels); - Proof of English proficiency if required: PTE Academic, IELTS or TOEFL. STEP 2 Ensure that you have enclosed all supporting documents as listed throughout the application form. STEP 3 Please send a duly completed copy of your application form to your programme advisor. Note that you have the option of sending it by email or through the post. You are required to attach copies of the relevant documents in support of your application. Students applying through the post must complete the application form in BLOCK CAPITALS, using black ink. Once you have completed the form, please send it to the following address: Marketing and Admissions Informatics Institute of Technology 57 Ramakrishna Road Colombo 06 Sri Lanka or Email your Application form along with the relevant supporting documents to international@iit.ac.lk
Application deadlines Due to a high demand for our Undergraduate Programmes, places are limited. We therefore advise that you apply as early as possible.
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Application Number Date Received
Application form for Undergraduate Admission for International Students Undergraduate Degree for which you are applying BSc (Hons) Information Systems with Business Management BEng (Hons) Software Engineering Via Foundation Course Intake January
June
September
1. Personal Information Title Surname/Family Name First Names/ Given Names Date of Birth Gender Passport Number Nationality Country of Birth Country of Permanent Residence Permanent Home Address Mailing Address Telephone Number Mobile Number Email 2. Education and QualiďŹ cations Examination
Year of Examination Subjects
Grade
3. Examination to be taken or results pending Examination
Year of Examination Subjects
Grade
4. English Language Proficiency If English is not your first language, you will need to provide relevant proof of your level of your proficiency. Please indicate to us which test/tests you have completed, or have registered to take. (Please note IELTS are valid only for 2 years from the date of certification) Institution
Award
Specialization (if any)
Average Grade
Date Started
Date Awarded
5. Briefly describe any scholastic distinctions or honours you have won during the course of your education
6. Extracurricular Activities Activity
Positions
Dates
7. Employment History Dates from/to
Name and address of employer
Title of position and nature of duties
8. Referees 1 Name and Number 2 Name and Number
9. Family Information Full Name of Parent/Legal Guardian: Relationship: Passport Number: Passport Country of Issue: Nationality: Occupation: Address: Contact Number: 10.Credit Transfer Claim Do you wish to claim for a credit transfer? Yes
No
All exemptions are considered on an individual basis and are granted at the discretion of the University of Westminster No exemptions will be granted unless a speciďŹ c application has been made Further information on credit transfers can be found on the following link http://www.westminster.ac.uk/international/countries
11. Terms and Conditions On registering for an IIT Undergraduate Programme I acknowledge that I have read, understood and agree to abide by the full (i) General Terms and Conditions, and (ii) IIT Undergraduate programme Key Terms and Conditions. Registration on an IIT Undergraduate programme constitutes full and irrevocable acceptance of our terms and conditions. 1. Student Warranties a) The student warrants that all documents and information supplied are true, authentic and correct. b) Where the student has supplied incorrect, fraudulent or misleading information, the student will automatically be withdrawn from the course, and will not be entitled to a refund of any fees paid.
For all other written withdrawals without cause, the amount refundable is as per the Schedule below, where by it states IIT will refund the following; Percentage of aggregate amount of the course fees^ 70%
2. Student on a Visa
50%
a) Students on a visa must adhere to the Attendance and Immigration Regulations.
25%
b) Students must familiarise themselves with Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka regulations and at all times abide by the conditions of their visa. c) Students must inform IIT immediately of any change to their immigration status. 3. Disclosure to the Immigration Authorities IIT reserves the right to disclose a student’s details, including academic progress and attendance rates, to the Immigration Authorities. 4. Programme Fees a) To book a place on a course, you must pay course registration fee and a minimum deposit of 50% of the fees for the first year. All deposits received are for the sole purpose of reserving a course place and are non-refundable, save as provided otherwise in these Terms and Conditions. b) All accepted students are required to pay the FULL tuition fees 14 days prior to the start date of the programme. c) Students who have not paid on time will not be granted to attend classes at IIT. d) Tuition fees are subject to change. e) IIT reserves the right to report offenders to the authorities, including the Immigration authority. f) Students may defer their place on a programme by up to one academic year. g) Non-payment of fees – IIT reserves the right to suspend and dismiss any student, at any time, for non-payment of fees or breach of student contract. No fees will be refunded for any student dismissed under this clause. 5. Refunds Policy a) Refund for withdrawal with a cause IIT will consider the scenarios listed below as grounds for request to withdraw: IIT fails, for any reason, to commence the course on the course commencement date; IIT terminates the course, for any reason; prior to the course commencement date; b) Refund for withdrawal without a cause IIT reviews all written notices of withdrawal (which are to be supported by relevant documents) on a case by case basis. IIT will consider the scenarios listed below as grounds for request to withdraw: -Medical reasons, like hospitalization (for more than 30 days), supported with certification from a Sri Lankan registered doctor -Pregnancy, supported with certification from a Sri Lankan registered Doctor In the above instances registration fee will not be refunded but course fee will be refundable on a pro-rata basis.
0%
If student's written notice of withdrawal is received (“Maximum Refund”) More than Thirty (30) days BEFORE the course commencement date Thirty (30) days BEFORE course commencement date and course Commencement date Less than fourteen (14) days AFTER course commencement date More than fourteen (14) days AFTER the course commencement date
6. Published Programmes IIT reserves the right to alter published programmes. All programmes and courses are available subject to student demand. 7. Dates of Programmes IIT reserves the right to alter start dates of programmes. All course timetables are subject to change. 8. Code of Conduct Students are expected to conduct themselves, at all times, in a manner which demonstrates respect for IIT and its staff, fellow students, members of the public and IIT Property. Breaches of the student code of conduct may constitute gross misconduct, which may lead to expulsion from IIT. 10. Attendance a) Students are expected to attend 100% of their classes and must provide documentary evidence to excuse any absences due to ill health or personal circumstances. b) Students will be expelled from the programme and will not be entitled to any refund if they (i) Do not adhere to the attendance requirements (ii) Fail to start the course as scheduled without prior notification to IIT (iii) Are in breach of their visa conditions. 11. Withdrawal a) The student agrees that he/she cannot change, defer or withdraw from the programme without prior consent from IIT. Any failure to start the course as scheduled, without prior notification of the school’s authorities, will lead to expulsion from the course. No refunds will be given. b) Where a student has withdrawn from the programme without prior consent from IIT, IIT reserves the right to pursue the student for outstanding fees. 12. Exclusion To the extent permitted by law, we, other members of our group of companies and third parties connected to us hereby expressly exclude all conditions, warranties and other terms which might otherwise be implied by statute common law or the law of equity. 13. Regular Updates IIT Terms and Conditions are subject to change. We communicate changes through updates to our websites. It is advisable to regularly check for updates.
12. Application checklist Completed application form Certified copies of your qualifications, certificates and transcripts in English Colour copy of the full photo page of your passport 2 passport sized photographs Proof of English proficiency, IELTS or TOEFL 13. Declaration a) I have read the 'Terms and Conditions' of IIT and I certify that the information provided and the statements made by myself are, to the best of my knowledge, true and accurate. b) I hereby agree, if admitted as a student at IIT, to observe and comply with all Terms & Conditions, policies, procedures and guidelines set by IIT. c) I agree to IIT processing my personal data contained in this form, as well as other personal data that IIT may obtain from me, or from other people connected to my studies. I agree to the retention and disclosure of such data for normal academic and administrative purposes. d) I am aware that incomplete information in the ‘Application Form’ will result in processing delays.
Date
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STUDENT VISA APPLICATION PROCEDURE STUDENT APPLICATION Successful student application to study at IIT
VISA APPLICATION Student to submit the following documents to IIT - Colour copy of Passport - Education certificates of the student
COLLECTION OF VISA - Student will collect entry visa from the closest Sri Lankan mission - Student pays entry visa fee specified for the country
STUDENT ARRIVAL - Student to purchase Overseas Student Healthcare Cover, insuring the studen up to US$10,000.00 for a minimum 1 year - After arriving in Sri Lanka, student has to submit the "Resident Visa" application form to the immigrations - Pay Rs. 20,000 per year for student visa
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME FULL TIME FEE STRUCTURE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Years
Foundation Programme
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Description
Fee (US$)
Registration Fee
450.00
Course Fee
2,500.00
Student Union Fee – US$. 5.00 Refundable Library Deposit-US$. 250 Fees should be paid by the latest due date indicated. If not a penalty fee will be imposed (see overleaf) All fees quoted above are exclusive of NBT, which is currently 2% These fees are subjected to revision for reasons beyond the control of IIT
The equivalent fee in Sri Lankan rupees will be applied on the basis of the rate of exchange on the first of each month. This will be taken from the “Daily News” paper. A copy of the exchange rate in the Newspaper will be posted on the Student Notice Board Visa Application Upon confirmation of payment, IIT will apply for the entry visa to arrive in Sri Lanka. You will be notified by the authorities to visit the nearest Embassy/Consulate of Sri Lanka to obtain the visa. Entry visa fees apply. One you have arrived in Sri Lanka, IIT will assist you to apply for the Student Visa. Student visa fee is Rs. 20,000.00 per annum. Before entering Sri Lanka, students are required to purchase Overseas Student Health Cover, insuring the student for a minimum of US$10,000.00 for a year.
PAYMENT OF FEES – CONDITIONS 1.
FEES
The fees indicated overleaf are applicable for the September intake of the academic year 2013. The Institute however, reserves the right to amend the fees for subsequent Academic Years. 2. MODES OF PAYMENTS BANK DRAFT in favour of “Informatics Institute of Technology” and draft to be sent to International Admissions Informatics Institute of Technology 57 Ramakrishna Road Colombo 6 Sri Lanka OR Via TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER to Account name: Informatics Institute of Technology Bank name: Standard Chartered Bank Bank address: 585 Galle Road, Colombo 6, Sri Lanka Account number: 01 6076823 01 SWIFT code: SCBLLKLX Please indicate name and passport number on the TT slip Scan and email the TT receipt to international@iit.ac.lk 3. PENALTIES, REFUNDS AND PAYMENTS 3.1 The student MUST pay fees on or before the due date. Request for late payments should be forwarded in writing and handed over to the Bursar before the due date. Such applications will be considered and if the reasons are acceptable to the Institute, a delayed payment may be allowed (A maximum of two months in exceptional cases and 15 days prior to the final examination being the limit). All other delayed payments are subject to the penalty referred to below. 3.2 Any delay in payment results in the levy of a penalty, (calculated per day at a rate of 2.5% per month on the outstanding balance). Such penalty plus an administration charge is also applicable to cheques accepted in payment of fees, which are subsequently not honoured. 3.3 Any student with outstanding fees or with any other outstanding obligation to the Institute beyond any permitted deadline, will be debarred from sitting the formal examinations. 3:4 Refunds 3.4.1 Refund for withdrawal with a cause IIT will consider the scenarios listed below as grounds for request to withdraw: IIT fails, for any reason, to commence the course on the course commencement date; IIT terminates the course, for any reason; prior to the course commencement date; 3.4.2 Refund for withdrawal without a cause IIT reviews all written notices of withdrawal (which are to be supported by relevant documents) on a case by case basis. IIT will consider the scenarios listed below as grounds for request to withdraw: Medical reasons, like hospitalization (for more than 30 days), supported with certification from a Sri Lankan registered doctor Pregnancy, supported with certification from a Sri Lankan registered doctor In the above instances registration fee will not be refunded but course fee will be refundable on a pro-rat a basis. For all other written withdrawals without cause, the amount refundable is as per the Schedule below, where by it states IIT will refund the following; Percentage of aggregate If student's written notice of withdrawal is received amount of the course fees^ 70% (“Maximum Refund”) More than Thirty (30) days BEFORE the course commencement date 50% Thirty (30) days BEFORE course commencement date 25% Less than fourteen (14) days AFTER course commencement date 0% More than fourteen (14) days AFTER the course commencement date 4. COMMUNICATION While the Institute maintains contact with Parents or Guardians of Students, all communications regarding fees shall, in the first instance, be with the student. It is the responsibility of the individual student to ensure that necessary action is taken in this regard. Any formal communication regarding penalties, refunds, appeals etc., should be addressed to the Bursar.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FULL TIME FEE STRUCTURE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Description
Fee (US$)
Registration Fee
650.00
Course Fee
5,250.00
Year 2
Course Fee
4,250.00
Year 3 (Placement Year)
Course Fee
1,500.00
Year 4
Course Fee
4,250.00
Years
Year 1
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Student Union Fee – US$. 5.00 Refundable Library Deposit-US$. 250 Fees should be paid by the latest due date indicated. If not a penalty fee will be imposed (see overleaf) All fees quoted above are exclusive of NBT, which is currently 2% These fees are subjected to revision for reasons beyond the control of IIT
The equivalent fee in Sri Lankan rupees will be applied on the basis of the rate of exchange on the first of each month. This will be taken from the “Daily News” paper. A copy of the exchange rate in the Newspaper will be posted on the Student Notice Board Visa Application Upon confirmation of payment, IIT will apply for the entry visa to arrive in Sri Lanka. You will be notified by the authorities to visit the nearest Embassy/Consulate of Sri Lanka to obtain the visa. Entry visa fees apply. One you have arrived in Sri Lanka, IIT will assist you to apply for the Student Visa. Student visa fee is Rs. 20,000.00 per annum. Before entering Sri Lanka, students are required to purchase Overseas Student Health Cover, insuring the student for a minimum of US$10,000.00 for a year.
PAYMENT OF FEES – CONDITIONS 1.
FEES
The fees indicated overleaf are applicable for the September intake of the academic year 2013. The Institute however, reserves the right to amend the fees for subsequent Academic Years. 2. MODES OF PAYMENTS BANK DRAFT in favour of “Informatics Institute of Technology” and draft to be sent to International Admissions Informatics Institute of Technology 57 Ramakrishna Road Colombo 6 Sri Lanka OR Via TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER to Account name: Informatics Institute of Technology Bank name: Standard Chartered Bank Bank address: 585 Galle Road, Colombo 6, Sri Lanka Account number: 01 6076823 01 SWIFT code: SCBLLKLX Please indicate name and passport number on the TT slip Scan and email the TT receipt to international@iit.ac.lk 3. PENALTIES, REFUNDS AND PAYMENTS 3.1 The student MUST pay fees on or before the due date. Request for late payments should be forwarded in writing and handed over to the Bursar before the due date. Such applications will be considered and if the reasons are acceptable to the Institute, a delayed payment may be allowed (A maximum of two months in exceptional cases and 15 days prior to the final examination being the limit). All other delayed payments are subject to the penalty referred to below. 3.2 Any delay in payment results in the levy of a penalty, (calculated per day at a rate of 2.5% per month on the outstanding balance). Such penalty plus an administration charge is also applicable to cheques accepted in payment of fees, which are subsequently not honoured. 3.3 Any student with outstanding fees or with any other outstanding obligation to the Institute beyond any permitted deadline, will be debarred from sitting the formal examinations. 3:4 Refunds 3.4.1 Refund for withdrawal with a cause IIT will consider the scenarios listed below as grounds for request to withdraw: IIT fails, for any reason, to commence the course on the course commencement date; IIT terminates the course, for any reason; prior to the course commencement date; 3.4.2 Refund for withdrawal without a cause IIT reviews all written notices of withdrawal (which are to be supported by relevant documents) on a case by case basis. IIT will consider the scenarios listed below as grounds for request to withdraw: Medical reasons, like hospitalization (for more than 30 days), supported with certification from a Sri Lankan registered doctor Pregnancy, supported with certification from a Sri Lankan registered doctor In the above instances registration fee will not be refunded but course fee will be refundable on a pro-rat a basis. For all other written withdrawals without cause, the amount refundable is as per the Schedule below, where by it states IIT will refund the following; Percentage of aggregate If student's written notice of withdrawal is received amount of the course fees^ 70% (“Maximum Refund”) More than Thirty (30) days BEFORE the course commencement date 50% Thirty (30) days BEFORE course commencement date 25% Less than fourteen (14) days AFTER course commencement date 0% More than fourteen (14) days AFTER the course commencement date 4. COMMUNICATION While the Institute maintains contact with Parents or Guardians of Students, all communications regarding fees shall, in the first instance, be with the student. It is the responsibility of the individual student to ensure that necessary action is taken in this regard. Any formal communication regarding penalties, refunds, appeals etc., should be addressed to the Bursar.
Living in Sri Lanka About Sri Lanka Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back more than 125,000 years. It is a place where nature’s beauty remains abundant and unspoilt. Being one of the 25 biodiversity hotspots of the world, offers many species of fauna and flora. Few places in the world can offer such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes with numerous waterfalls and mountains, pristine beaches that lie on a coastline stretched over 1,330km, captivating cultural heritage that dates back to 2500 years and unique experiences within such a compact location. This is an island of magical proportions; known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. Discover refreshingly Sri Lanka! Sri Lanka is a multi-ethnic country as a result of a rich history and subsequent colonial rule by the Portuguese, Dutch and British up to 1948, the year of independence. Sri Lanka offers many races and religions with much diversity in culture. You can experience the same diversity with Informatics Institute of Technology, true Sri Lankan culture.
Climate Sri Lanka is tropical country, with dry and wet seasons. The country experiences 2 monsoons, from May to August the Yala monsoon and Maha monsoon blows from October to January. Rainfall can be up to 4000mm a year. Colombo and the low-lying coastal regions have an average temperature of 27°C.
Language Singhalese is the official language and English is widely used as the language of trade and commerce. Indian dialects like Tamil and Indonesian Bahasa Indonesia are also widely spoken within those of the same community.
Religion The official religion of Sri Lanka is Buddhism and its tenets can be seen in the language, culture, clothing, food and architecture. There are also numerous Hindu temples, Christian churches and Muslim mosques. Every full moon is a gazetted public holiday in Sri Lanka known as ‘Full Moon Poya’. Sri Lanka also celebrates all major religious holidays such as Singhala and Tamil New Year, Christmas, Deepavali and Eid.
Apparels Since it’s always sunny in Sri Lanka, cotton is preferred. Informatics Institute of Technology has no dress code (as long as it’s not offensive) and thus students are free to wear anything that is comfortable.
Food Food is plentiful and cheap. Years of colonization and influence from other countries, Sri Lanka has adapted its food culture into a blend of different dishes yet remains distinctly its own form. Sri Lankans love spices; they love food that explodes with flavor. Being a tropical island, coconuts are an influential component of Sri Lankan cuisine. Coconut in some form or another is included in nearly all dishes. Rice and curry is the staple food of Sri Lanka, though various kinds of bread and noodle are equally common. Kotthu Rote is the Sri Lankan snack consisting of sliced-up bits of roti, expertly blended with your choice of chicken, beef, egg, onions, tomatoes and chilies. This is one food you cannot miss when you live in Sri Lanka. Western fast foods from major international franchise outlets are also available in Sri Lanka. You can find many supermarkets around the place and bazaars selling vegetables and meat.
Transportation Informatics Institute of Technology is conveniently located in Wellawatta, Colombo 06, right next to the Beach. Travelling to; is made easy with many buses running on the main road. Budget taxis are freely available with the ‘tuk tuk’ or ‘three-wheeler’ as the most prominent mode of transportation.
Overseas Student Health Cover All students studying at IIT are required to obtain a valid Overseas Student Health Cover before arriving to Sri Lanka. The insurance should cover the student for minimum 1 year for hospitalization up to US$10,000 and for Outpatient Department services.
Living Expenses Many international students rent apartments or houses in Sri Lanka. Units are normally furnished and rental does not include water, electricity and internet bills. Rentals depend on the location and standard of facilities provided. Rentals can range from Rs 50,000 to Rs 250,000 per month. The average costs (food and travelling) per month for a student is around Rs 50,000. Other costs depend on your lifestyle and habits where you may need to add (or minus) Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 per month.
An average estimate of costs is as follows: Accommodation (will be cheaper if sharing a house)
Rs 50,000 – Rs 100,000 per month for a 3 bedroom house Rs 250,000 per month for a 3 bedroom luxury apartment
Utilities (including electricity, water, mobile and internet)
Rs. 15,000 per month
Food (self cook)
Rs 20,000 per month
Books & stationery
Rs 20,000 – 30,000 per year
Entertainment allowances (entirely depends on individual’s activities)
Rs 20,000 – 50,000 per month
Current exchange rate is 1 USD = 128 Sri Lankan Rupees (as per 7 December 2012)
Mobile Network Communication and Mobile Internet Providers Service Provider Airtel Dialog Etisalat Hutch Mobitel
Website www.airtel.lk www.dialog.lk www.etisalat.lk www.hutch.lk www.mobitellanka.com
Useful Numbers Informatics Institute of Technology In charge of International Students – Rizvi Amath Police The Central Hospital St. John Ambulance Kangaroo Taxi Service Budget Taxi – Tuk Tuk
112 580 714, 112 361 473 072 6868 257 119, 112 422 521 114 665 500 112 341 736, 115 344 553 112 588 588 077 2299 299