Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) University of Colombo (UCSC) Degree

Course Overview

A three year bachelor degree offered by University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), Sri Lanka.

• Students must register for the BIT degree in the University of Colombo and all the course structure, syllabus, exams, markings and evaluations are done by the University of Colombo.
• University provide Online e-learning materials through a VLE for the students.
• Students (optionally) can attend any institute to do their studies. Students can change the institute any time, if they are not happy with the quality of lecturing.
• At the successful completion of year/level one, students are awarded "Diploma in IT" and at the completion of year/level 2, students are awarded "Higher Diploma in IT" Certification by the University of Colombo.
• For successful completion of all three years, candidates are awarded the bachelor of IT degree by the University of Colombo.
• Students achieving excellent results will be awarded with class (First class, second class upper or Second class lower)
• If a student gets the required GPA of 1.5 for a year but some of the subjects are failed, he/she may still proceed to the next year and resit the failed subjects in parallel while continuing the next year.
• If a student does not get the minimum GPA of 1.5 for a year, he/she need to resit the failed subjects and get the required GPA before proceed to next year.

Duration

3 Years (or levels) / 6 semesters (4-5 months per semester)

Entry Requirements

Option 1:

G.C.E. local O/L OR Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel International O/L; 6 Passes with minimum 3 credits including credits for Maths and English (Can be in one or multiple sittings).
AND
Pass (local) G.C.E. (A/L) 3 passes in new syllabus or 4 passes in old syllabus (for main subjects) in any subject stream, in ONE sitting.

Option 2:

G.C.E. local O/L OR Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel International O/L; 6 Passes with minimum 3 credits including credits for Maths and English (Can be in one or multiple sittings).
AND
Pass Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Examination with minimum of three "C" pass grades in any subject stream, in ONE sitting.

Option 3:

G.C.E. local O/L OR Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel International O/L; 6 Passes with minimum 3 credits including credits for Maths and English (Can be in one or multiple sittings).
AND
Pass ALL THREE SUBJECTS of the theory part of FIT–UCSC.

Option 4:

G.C.E. local O/L OR Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel International O/L; 6 Passes with minimum 3 credits including credits for Maths and English (Can be in one or multiple sittings).
AND
Obtained the Higher National Diploma in Information Technology (HNDIT) where the certificate must be issued and verified by the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE).

Option 5:

G.C.E. local O/L OR Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel International O/L; 6 Passes with minimum 3 credits including credits for Maths and English (Can be in one or multiple sittings).
AND
Obtained the NVQ-Level 5 or above qualification in IT where the certificate must be issued and verified by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC).

Option 6:

Obtained any other academic qualification deemed equivalent by the Senate of University of Colombo

Notes:
1. All the students qualified under option 1 & option 2 are registered without any selection test.
2. Students with pending A/L results can also register provided they pass the exam when result is released. (Deadline for BIT registration will be extended till A/L results are released.
3. If you have not got credits for Maths & English in O/L or other specified passes. You must resit the required subjects in O/L and pass, before applying for BIT degree.
4. Students already following or planning to register for another internal or external degree course in state universities may also follow the BIT degree in parallel.

Course Subjects

• Semester 1
• Semester 2
• Semester 3
• Semester 4
• Semester 5
• Semester 6

Total Cost (UCSC & Aurora)

Cost	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Total
Application Processing (At Applying)	2,750			2,750
Annual Registration Renewal Fee	6,000	7,250	8,250	21,500
Year Examination Fees	30,000	35,000	40,500	105,500
Final Project Evaluation Fees			20,000	20,000
UCSC fees – Sub Total	38,750	42,250	68,750	149,750
Aurora|Summerset Registration Fees (Per Year | Two Semesters)	1,000			1,000
Aurora|Summerset Class Fees (Per Year | Two Semesters) 38,000 X 2	76,000	76,000	76,000	228,000
Aurora|Summerset Fees (Sub total)	77,000	76,000	76,000	229,000
Total Cost	115,750	118,250	144,750	378,750

Why Study for BIT (UCSC)?

• Offerd by University of Colombo
• Recognised both locally and internationally
• Facilitate you to proceed with higher education like MSc and Phd
• Upto date and high quality course content
• Affordable course fees

Why BIT @ Aurora?

• The highest quality of lecturing and study materials
• Well established by conducting BIT for last 6 years
• Supported by online Aurora-VLE
• Brain friendly study models and techniques are used
• Course schedules are well planned and organized for the highest productivity
• Open and honest interactions with complete visibility
• Convenient air conditioned class rooms/labs with multimedia
• Affordable course fees

Class Fees

Installment Fees: Rs 45 000/= per semester (Rs 15 000 X 3)

Discounted Fees: Rs 38 000/= per semester (Full payment for semester at the beginning of the semester)

* No registration or other fees are required. * Students having AAA, AAB, ABB, AAC, ABC, or BBB in one sitting (any stream) in A/L OR students following internal degree in a state university get 50% discount.