SLIIT Honours Over 2,500 Graduates at Its September 2025 Convocation

The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), recognised as Sri Lanka’s No. 1 Non-State University and ranked third nationwide in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, successfully concluded its September 2025 Convocation with great distinction.

The grand event, held over five days from September 29 to October 3 at the SLIIT Malabe Campus Main Auditorium, marked a historic milestone for the institution, as it conferred degrees upon more than 2,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students. This was the largest convocation held by far at SLIIT, celebrating the academic success and dedication of its graduating class.

The ceremony honoured graduates across a wide range of disciplines, symbolising the culmination of years of perseverance, commitment, and scholarly achievement. In addition to the awarding of degrees, SLIIT further celebrated excellence by presenting special performance awards to high-achieving students, reinforcing the university’s strong culture of academic distinction.

Adding prestige to the occasion, the convocation was graced by distinguished chief guests including Mr. Steve Dodd, Chief Digital Officer of MAS Holdings; Dr. Upendra Pieris, Chief Executive Officer of OREL IT; Mr. Bingumal Thewarathanthri, Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank, Sri Lanka; Professor Daniel Silverstone, Director of the School of Law and Justice Studies at Liverpool John Moores University; Dr. Simon Cooper, Senior Lecturer in Psychology (Link Tutor) at Liverpool John Moores University; and Mr. Adrian Dutch, Pro-Vice Chancellor (International) at the University of Bedfordshire alongside various guests of honour and industry partners from reputed organizations.

For most students, the convocation represented a defining moment, not only as a recognition of their accomplishments but also as the beginning of their journey into the global workforce. The event showcased SLIIT’s unwavering commitment to providing world-class education while equipping its graduates with the skills, knowledge, and values needed to thrive in an ever-evolving professional landscape.

Family members, friends, distinguished invitees, and faculty gathered to celebrate this momentous occasion, creating an atmosphere of pride, joy, and accomplishment. The September 2025 Convocation will be remembered as a proud chapter in SLIIT’s history, a testament to its role in shaping the future of thousands of students, and a reaffirmation of its mission to empower the next generation of leaders and innovators.