Leading Sri Lankan tertiary education provider Nawaloka College of Higher Studies
(NCHS) felicitated a fresh batch of graduates at its sixth graduation ceremony on the 13 th of February 2022 at
BMICH Main conference Hall Colombo.
Among the students who earned their cloaks at the event, were 258 of those who had successfully
completed the Foundation Diploma in Business or ‘Science/Engineering’ as well as 482 students who had
secured a (UniLink) Diploma in Business, Information Technology, Health Science, Engineering or Hospitality
and Event Management. All 482 of these Diploma holders will go on to commence their second year of
studies in Australia or Malaysia. Further, the event also celebrated the graduation of 18 students who were
engaged in USA degree program, looking to commence their sophomore year in the upcoming months.
Commenting on the critical importance of an educated workforce within the nation, the event’s Chief Guest
Ajith Nivard Cabraal, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka stated, “Education is a primary tool in the
building and improvement of our nation. I congratulate all the new graduates who are on their way to use the
exemplary education afforded by NCHS to put their minds to work to further this cause.”
Nawaloka College of Higher Studies Chairman Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa remarked, “As a leading tertiary
education provider, we work hard to ensure that the experiences and high value given to our students during
their time with us prepares them to successfully face any challenge and bring continuous value to any role in
their chosen sectors both locally and internationally. Our graduates are confident of this fact, and this is
demonstrated and proven by the professional success that scores of our past students enjoy today.”
Further reflecting on the event, Nawaloka College of Higher Studies, Dean of studies Dr. Alan Robertson
stated, “I offer my congratulations to the graduates of 2022 who have worked hard with passion and
dedication to fully earn and deserve the cloaks they don today. At NCHS, we pride ourselves on delivering
high quality, work-ready qualifications well-accepted both here and abroad. Our partnership with top tier
universities in Australia and the United States were borne as a part of this vision to better equip Sri Lankan
students to find value and success in their professional journeys and contribute towards nation building
efforts.”
Apart from the students and their families, NCHS’ chairman, directors and staff, members of the Australian
High Commission, were present at the graduation, while the dean and several faculty members from the SUT
participated online.
All programs offered by NCHS are provided in partnership with the global leaders in education, United State
Universities and the institute’s exclusive partner, Swinburne University of Technology (SUT), guaranteeing a
high-quality and strictly regulated standard of education. The trusted education services provider provides an
8-month Diplomas in Business, IT, Engineering, Hospitality and Event Management and Health Sciences, an 8-
month Foundation program in fields of Business and Science/Engineering, USA-degree transfer programs
upon credit basis. Further, NCHS operates a Regional Office in Kandy to better support prospective students
in the region.
NCHS is in the heart of Colombo and provides students with world-class facilities, including purpose-built
engineering and computer laboratories as well as a resource-rich library. NCHS’ Kandy campus provides
students from the area with access to a conveniently located academic platform along with experienced
academic staff and cutting-edge technological facilities that allow them to competently pursue their preferred
academic discipline. The campus also offers additional support by providing students with relevant
information and facilitating all their administrative and VISA requirements.