TL;DR. BIT degree: it stands for Bachelor of Information Technology, a bachelor's degree in IT. More than one program uses the name in Sri Lanka, so compare the awarding body, the length, the entry rule and the specialisations before you apply.
Students who search for a BIT often find several programs with the same three letters. This guide explains what the degree is, shows the BIT listed on Uplift and points to the other routes into an IT career.
What is a BIT degree in Sri Lanka?
BIT stands for Bachelor of Information Technology. It is an undergraduate degree that teaches how to build and manage software and information systems, with subjects such as programming, systems and problem solving.
The name is not owned by one provider. The University of Moratuwa runs an external BIT, which our guide to Moratuwa external degrees explains. A partner institute on Uplift lists its own Bachelor of Information Technology, covered below. Always read who awards the degree and how you study it.
What does the Bachelor of Information Technology at Nawaloka offer?
The Bachelor of Information Technology at Nawaloka College of Higher Studies is described as a flexible degree. Students complete core IT subjects, choose a specialisation and add electives from across the university.
Specialisations: Software Development and Business Information Systems.
Skills: communication, programming, problem solving and academic research, plus working with software developers on web design, systems modelling and user experience.
Entry: completion of the Sri Lankan A/L or an equivalent qualification. English proficiency may be required, and applicants with pending results should consult the college.
The page lists no duration or fee, so ask Nawaloka College of Higher Studies for both. The college also lists a diploma in information technology, which is a shorter step.
How does a BIT compare with other IT degrees?
Other partner programs use different names for related content. The BSc (Hons) Computing at the Asian Institute of Business and Science is listed as 3 years full-time and awarded by Edge Hill University. The Bachelor of Applied Computer Science at Universal College Lanka is listed as 4 years full-time. Our IT degree routes compared guide lines these up, and BSc Hons meaning explains the honours label.
Which A/L subjects do you need for a BIT?
It depends on the program, and the Nawaloka page asks for completion of the A/L or an equivalent qualification without naming a subject. Computing programs elsewhere may ask for mathematics based subjects, so read each entry section. Our A/L subjects list shows how streams connect to degrees.
How do you choose between BIT programs?
Compare these points on each course page:
Awarding body: the institution whose name is on the certificate.
Mode: external, full-time or part-time.
Duration: the page figure, or ask the institute when none is listed.
Specialisation: software development, business information systems or another focus.
Fees: quote the page figure and ask for the current one.
Browse the computing and information technology study areas, and read how to choose a degree if you are still deciding.
