Faculty of Computing (FoC) is the newest and the very first faculty dedicated solely to the emerging computing and related disciplines among public sectors universities in Sri Lanka. FoC to be established as the 11th faculty of the prestigious University of Sri Jayewardenepura. In adhere with national export strategy and in response to the ever-increasing demand from IT and BPO service sector for a continued supply of workforce with information age skills, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura took up the challenge for establishment of FoC.
Computing and related sub-disciplines of its periphery are emerging as key disciplines of the 21st Century. In order to cater global demand for skill-workforce, FoC has design and offers unique and very first three Bachelor of Computing Honours Degree Programs in Sri Lanka as listed below covering all major fields inclusive of state-of-the-art computing and related knowledge areas while assuring passing out graduates also with hands on experiences on cutting edge technologies.
- Bachelor of Computing Honours in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Computing Honours in Software Engineering
- Bachelor of Computing Honours in Information Systems
In these three-degree programs of FoC, relevant knowledge areas and competencies are to be inculcated among undergraduates mainly through three academic departments as below.
- Department of Scientific Computing
- Department of Information Systems Engineering and Informatics
- Department of Knowledge Engineering and Communication
The FoC also intends to launch cutting-edge research within the contexts of postgraduate education as well as R&D projects in emerging fields of computing and related sub-disciplines that are with the greater potential in contributing to socio-economic and national development.
- Vacancies for the Post of Senior Lecturer/Lecturer
Vacancies for the post of Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (on contract) are open at the Faculty of Computing. If interested, please send your CV with a cover letter addressing the dean of the faculty to reach the faculty office or email it to careers@foc.sjp.ac.lk mentioning “Application Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (on contract)” as the email subject. This is a… - 📢 Registration Open for the Bachelor of Computing Honours Degree Program (2023/2024) 🎓We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for selected students to enroll in the Bachelor of Computing Honours Degree Program in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Systems for the academic year 2023/2024 at the Faculty of Computing, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 📌 Eligible students are encouraged to complete their registration…
- FUTURE CONNECT: Knowledge-Sharing Workshop by Hutch at USJ
The Faculty of Computing at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura collaborated with Hutch to host a knowledge-sharing workshop, FUTURE CONNECT, for second-year undergraduates. The workshop was held on Wednesday, January 08, 2025, at Prof. K.A. Munasinghe Hall, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce. This initiative aimed to prepare students for cutting-edge technologies and the demands of the future.… - Vacancies for the Post of Senior Lecturer/LecturerDEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING POST OF SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE I)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE II) /LECTURER (UNCONFIRMED)/LECTURER (PROBATIONARY) i. Candidates must be qualified with a Bachelor’s Degree (Special/Honours) in Computing or any other relevant discipline. ii. Preference will be given to those who have a Doctoral Degree or Postgraduate qualifications in the following areas, Scientific Computing/ Soft…
- Visit of delegates from the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom to the University of Sri JayewardenepuraOn November 13th, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura had the honor of welcoming a distinguished delegate from the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom. Prof. Moyra Boland, Professor of Creative Pedagogy and Dean for Global Engagement in Central and South Asia, represented Glasgow University in a meeting held at the university’s administration boardroom. This high-level visit…
