Awards/Achievements

Outstanding Recognition in Best Undergraduate Project in Geotechnical Engineering – 2026

The Faculty of Engineering extends its heartfelt congratulations to R.M.D.P.P. Rathnayaka and H.C.R. Wijerathne for securing First Place and Second Place, respectively, in the Best Undergraduate Project in Geotechnical Engineering among Sri Lankan Universities for the Year 2026, awarded by the Sri Lankan Geotechnical Society (SLGS). These national-level achievements highlight the outstanding quality, technical excellence and research contributions of undergraduate students…

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Events

University of Ruhuna Partners with Global GIS to Advance Geospatial Innovation

Exciting news for our engineering community! The University of Ruhuna has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Global GIS (Pvt) Ltd, the pioneer in geospatial positioning solutions in Sri Lanka, bringing cutting-edge surveying and satellite-positioning technology to our campus. Led by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Electrical and…

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B.Sc.Eng. in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Spanning the modern civil and environmental engineering spectrum, this diverse program emphasizes structures, geotechnics, hydraulics, and infrastructure management. Every year, 125 students receive the opportunity to specialize in this field. The undergraduate degree has been fully accredited under the Washington Accord since 2010.

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B.Sc.Eng. in Electrical and Information Engineering

Offered for over 20 years, this program produces versatile graduates with expertise across multiple disciplines. It covers broad engineering categories, including Electrical and Power, Networking and Telecommunications, Electronics, and Software Engineering. The degree has held full IESL international accreditation under the Washington Accord since 2010.

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B.Sc.Eng. in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Committed to high-quality education and research, this program provides a strong foundation in core areas like Applied Mechanics, Thermodynamics, CAD/CAM, Robotics, and Mechatronics. The annual undergraduate enrollment is 100 students, and the degree has been fully accredited under the Washington Accord since 2010.

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B.Sc.Eng. in Computer Engineering

Introduced in 2020 by the Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, this program covers trending topics across Computer Science and Electronic domains, including Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. With an intake of 200 students, it currently holds the highest enrollment of any degree program in the faculty.

 

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B.Sc.Eng. in Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture

Introduced in April 2022, this young program offers academic and professional modules aligned with the international STCW Convention for seafarers. The department maintains stringent training standards and is actively pursuing ISO 9001:2018 quality certification, alongside upcoming recognition from the Merchant Shipping Secretariat (MSS) and IESL.

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