AI Courses in Sri Lanka: Degree, HND and Master Routes

TL;DR AI courses in Sri Lanka on Uplift include a 3-year honours degree in artificial intelligence and data science, an 18-month HND in digital technologies with an AI focus, and related data science degrees and master's programs. A/L students can go to a degree, diploma students can use the HND, and graduates can move to a data science master's.

This guide sets the routes side by side on entry, length and award. Browse the computing study area and the artificial intelligence study area for the live list. The partner programs below come from Universal College Lanka, Colombo International Campus, ESOFT Uni and KIU University.

What are the AI courses in Sri Lanka?

The programs listed today cover a diploma, honours degrees and master's study. Open each course page for the current entry rules, because institutes update them.

AI and data science programs at Universal College Lanka

Which AI course suits an A/L student?

Start with the AI and data science degree

The BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Universal College Lanka is a 3-year full-time degree. The page lists 2 passes at the local A/L in any stream, or 2 Ds at Edexcel or Cambridge A/L, plus a C in O/L English or a B in A/L General English. Specific subject prerequisites may apply depending on the degree pathway you choose. The page shows no fee at the time of writing, so ask the institute. Our BSc AI and Data Science guide explains the program in more detail.

Look at the data science degrees

Data science sits next to AI in most courses.

BSc (Hons) in Data Science at ESOFT Uni: 3 years full-time, awarded by London Metropolitan University, with listed tuition of LKR 1,620,000 in total. Entry is a minimum of 2 A/L passes, or a relevant HND or foundation qualification.
BSc Honours in Data Science at KIU University: 4 years full-time. KIU asks for the GCE Advanced Level or an equivalent qualification and recommends a foundation in mathematics or physical science.

Which AI course suits a diploma student or a graduate?

Use the HND route

The HND in Digital Technologies (Artificial Intelligence Solutions and Applications) at Colombo International Campus runs for 18 months in a hybrid format. The page shows no fee. Our HND in Artificial Intelligence guide covers the modules and the next step.

Move up with a master's

Data science programs at ESOFT Uni

Bachelor's

Esoft Uni

BSc (Hons) in Data Science - London Metropolitan University (UK)

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Master's

Esoft Uni

Master of Science in Data Science - Kingston University (UK)

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The Master of Science in Data Science at ESOFT Uni is a hybrid program awarded by Kingston University, with listed tuition of LKR 790,000 in total. Universal College Lanka lists a 12-month MSc Data Science with no fee shown. Our MSc in Data Science guide compares the routes, and the artificial intelligence degree guide covers the degree level.

How do you choose between AI courses?

Use the same checks on every program.

Entry: A/L results, a diploma or a first degree.
Length and delivery: months or years, and full-time or hybrid.
Award: the institute or the awarding university named on the page.
Fee: use the figure on the course page, and ask the institute when none is shown.
Fit: an HND to start, a degree for a full qualification, a master's to specialise.

Uplift repeats what each institute publishes, so confirm fees and intake dates with the institute before you apply.

Frequently asked questions

Which AI course is best after A/Ls in Sri Lanka?

Universal College Lanka lists a BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence and Data Science that accepts 2 passes at the local A/L in any stream. ESOFT Uni and KIU University list data science degrees as related options.

Can I study AI after a diploma?

Yes, an HND is one route. Colombo International Campus lists an 18-month HND in Digital Technologies with an AI focus, and degree options follow.

How long does an AI degree take in Sri Lanka?

Universal College Lanka lists its AI and data science degree as 3 years full-time. KIU University lists its data science degree as 4 years full-time.

How much does a data science degree cost in Sri Lanka?

Uplift lists LKR 1,620,000 in total tuition for the BSc (Hons) in Data Science at ESOFT Uni. Other degree pages show no fee, so check them with the institute.

Is there an AI or data science master's in Sri Lanka?

Yes. ESOFT Uni lists a Master of Science in Data Science awarded by Kingston University, and Universal College Lanka lists a 12-month MSc Data Science.

PS. Pick the level that matches your results today, then explore artificial intelligence programs on Uplift and compare entry rules on each course page.