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  • 2 times the size of Belgium, 2 times its population. 100k + talent pool. 96.3% literacy rate.on text goes here

    • Sri Lanka positions itself as offering "quality without the price tag," providing cost-effective offshore solutions (1/5th of the Belgian salaries) without compromising on service quality or infrastructure reliability.

    • The government supports this claim by highlighting longer job commitment rates and tailored service packages for international clients

  • Sri Lanka’s universities and technical institutes offer comprehensive programs in computer science, engineering, and business disciplines. These programs focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. See list below…

Advantages to be the small brother of India

If you are thirsty, why not go to a lake instead of going to the ocean?

Job Hopping Culture

  • Sri Lanka: Less prevalent; stability valued

  • India: Common; seen as a way to quickly increase salary

Attrition Rate

  • Sri Lanka: Lower (~13%)

  • India: Higher (often 20% or more in IT sector)

Workforce Priorities

  • Sri Lanka: Career growth, work-life balance, culture, stability

  • India: Salary maximization, rapid career advancement

Industry Size & Community

  • Sri Lanka: Smaller, close-knit, reputation matters

  • India : Large, competitive, more anonymous

    Retention Drivers

  • Sri Lanka: Career development, challenging work, supportive management

  • India: Salary hikes, signing bonuses, aggressive recruitment

Migration Trend

  • Sri Lanka: More likely to migrate abroad than switch locally

  • India: More local movement between companies

Ranked List of Institutions Contributing to Sri Lanka’s Offshore Workforce Quality

The following table ranks universities and key institutions in Sri Lanka that significantly contribute to the quality of its offshore workforce, particularly in IT, software engineering, and technical fields. The ranking is based on research performance, industry reputation, and specialized contributions as reflected in recent studies and institutional profiles.

Sri Lankan Educational Institutions - Offshore Workforce Contributors

Sri Lankan Educational Institutions

Key Contributors to Offshore Workforce Development

Rank Institution Name Type/Focus Key Contribution to Offshore Workforce
1 University of Moratuwa University (Engineering, IT) Top-ranked for software engineering and IT; strong industry links; Google Summer of Code recognition
2 University of Colombo University (IT, Science, Business) Leading in computer science and software engineering; rigorous academic and research programs
3 University of Peradeniya University (Engineering, Science) High research output in computer science and engineering
4 Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) Specialized IT Institute Largest IT degree provider; strong industry partnerships; practical and research focus
5 Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka University (Engineering, Science) Recognized for software engineering and computer science
6 University of Sri Jayewardenepura University (Science, Management) Noted for computer science and IT programs
7 University of Kelaniya University (Science, IT) Contributes to IT and software engineering workforce
8 University of Ruhuna University (Engineering, Marine Engineering) Offers marine/offshore engineering; accredited for maritime professions
9 Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) Specialized IT Institute Industry-focused, innovative software engineering programs
10 National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) Business/IT Institute Offers IT and business programs relevant to offshore services
11 University for Vocational Technology (Univotec) Vocational University Degree-level technical/vocational education; bridges NVQ and industry needs
12 Department of Technical Education and Training (DTET) Technical/Vocational Colleges Operates 38 technical colleges and 9 Colleges of Technology for diploma-level training
13 National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) Vocational Training Authority Manages national institutes for apprenticeship and technical training
1
University of Moratuwa
University (Engineering, IT)
Top-ranked for software engineering and IT; strong industry links; Google Summer of Code recognition
2
University of Colombo
University (IT, Science, Business)
Leading in computer science and software engineering; rigorous academic and research programs
3
University of Peradeniya
University (Engineering, Science)
High research output in computer science and engineering
4
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
Specialized IT Institute
Largest IT degree provider; strong industry partnerships; practical and research focus
5
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
University (Engineering, Science)
Recognized for software engineering and computer science
6
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
University (Science, Management)
Noted for computer science and IT programs
7
University of Kelaniya
University (Science, IT)
Contributes to IT and software engineering workforce
8
University of Ruhuna
University (Engineering, Marine Engineering)
Offers marine/offshore engineering; accredited for maritime professions
9
Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT)
Specialized IT Institute
Industry-focused, innovative software engineering programs
10
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)
Business/IT Institute
Offers IT and business programs relevant to offshore services
11
University for Vocational Technology (Univotec)
Vocational University
Degree-level technical/vocational education; bridges NVQ and industry needs
12
Department of Technical Education and Training (DTET)
Technical/Vocational Colleges
Operates 38 technical colleges and 9 Colleges of Technology for diploma-level training
13
National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA)
Vocational Training Authority
Manages national institutes for apprenticeship and technical training