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.

  • Mathematics
  • Management
  • Economics
  • Personal Development

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.

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Heartfelt Gratitude to Our Speakers 🌟

The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, extends its sincere appreciation to our distinguished speakers of INSPIRE Webinar No. 21 – Engineering Your Voice: How to Communicate with Confidence. Eng. Zameen M. Saleem – Certified World Class Speaking Coach Ms. Roquita Johnson – Certified World Class Speaking Coach Eng. Niranjan De…

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🎙️ Nervous about public speaking? Struggling to present your ideas with confidence?

Join the 21st INSPIRE Webinar – Engineering Your Voice: How to Communicate with Confidence ✨ Perfect for undergraduates and young engineers who want to: ✅ Beat stage fear ✅ Speak with clarity and impact ✅ Shine in interviews, presentations, and leadership roles 🗓️ 27 Sept 2025 | ⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM (IST) | 💻 Zoom 🎤…

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