Out of the five departments at the Faculty of Engineering, which was established in July, 1999 at Galle, the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies is the Department, which cater for the managerial skill development while supporting the major streams by providing the necessary background knowledge in Mathematical areas.
The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies (DIS) has mainly designed its curriculum to bridge the gap between the student’s technical skills and personal development. The Department offers courses for all students regardless of the discipline. It facilitates all other departments by providing the basic skills required to follow their degree programs. Further, the department provides opportunities to enhance their knowledge in mathematics, management, economics, social science, and personal development under the following subdivisions.
Professional Engineers with a sound technical foundation to be foremost in interpersonal and managerial skills for a challenging tomorrow.
Through broad liberal education to train Engineering undergraduates for careers of leadership, especially in Engineering, with those attitudes, abilities, and skills that would give them mastery over a challenging professional world with a clear understanding of the impact of their work on society and the environment.
The twentieth (20th) Session of the “INSPIRE” Webinar Series, organized by the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, was successfully held via Zoom 23rd August 2025 from 7.00 PM to 8.30 PM with active participation of undergraduates of faculty. The webinar, titled “First Class Stories: Lessons from Top Engineering Graduates,” featured…
Ever wondered what it truly takes to graduate at the top of your engineering class? Join us for “First Class Stories: The Lessons from Top Engineering Graduates,” where outstanding achievers reveal their journeys—the challenges they conquered, the strategies that worked, and the habits that shaped their success.Whether you are aiming for academic excellence, career breakthroughs, or…
