Faculty of Engineering

1. What are the Study Programmes offered by the Faculty of Engineering Technology?

Study Programmes are made up of different course combinations for the award of a qualification through a programme such as Advanced Certificate, Diploma,
Higher Diploma or Honours Degree;

Bachelors Degree Programmes

Bachelor of Technology Honours in Engineering [BTech Hons]
Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours [BIS Hons]
Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours [BSE Hons]

Higher Diploma Programmes

Higher Diploma in Technology
Higher Diploma in Industrial Studies
Higher Diploma in Software Engineering

Diploma Programme

Diploma in Information Systems and Technology (Not Offered in 2021)

Advanced Certificate Programme

Advanced Certificate in Apparel Technology

2. What are the specialisations in each degree programme?

Bachelor of Technology Hounours in Engineering

Agricultural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic and Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Textile and Clothing Engineering

Bachelor of Industrial Studies Hounours

Agriculture
Apparel production and management
Fashion design and product development
Textile manufacture

3. Are these programmes full time or part time?

All programmes are full time and will be taught using open and distance learning mode.

4. Will I be an external student?

All Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) students are internal students. We provide comprehensive learner support through study material, tutorial support and other
academic assistance to all our students.

5. Can I study while being employed?

Yes, our university has been established primarily to cater to adults and the employed.
Flexible teaching-learning mode is particularly suited to those employed to achieve their higher educational aspirations.
Face-to-face teaching sessions are minimal. No regular lectures as in conventional universities.

6. When will applications be called for the Study Programmes?

Applications are called once every year through newspaper advertisements and university website.
For Academic Year 2021/2022: Applications will be called soon.

7. How can I apply for a study programme?

Applications must be submitted ONLINE before the deadline, using the link in the OUSL webpage.
International students should contact the International Relations Division. Email dirir@ou.ac.lk; ird@ou.ac.lk.

8. What are the entry requirements for admission to a Study Programme?

Please refer the latest Student Guidebook in the OUSL webpage

9. Is there any possibility to follow any degree programme without G.C.E. A/L qualification?

Yes. However, You need to follow relevant Advanced Certificate Programme (foundation programme) recommended by the Faculty before registering for the
programme.

10. How can I get more information about programmes?

You may download the Student Guidebook from the Faculty website

11. Are there Selection Tests for study programmes?

There is a selection test ONLY for the Bachelor of Software Engineering programme.

12. Is there any age limit to follow any prgramme?

Should be over 18 years

13. How am I informed about the registration?

Students will be informed individually to register for the Programme on a specified date by e-mail.

14. What are the documents that I should produce for the registration?

Educational qualifications, birth certificate, national Identity card (NIC)
Two colour passport size photographs

15. When will the registration take place?

Usually, one month after the closing date of the applications
Must register on the date specified.

16. Do I have to come in-person for the registration?

Yes, it is essential that you come yourself for registration as there may be clarifications to make.
In unavoidable circumstances you may send all relevant documents with copies through a nominated person with a letter of authorisation.

17. How much will I have to pay?

No	Programme	Amount (Rs.) Approximately
	Bachelor of Technology Honours in Engineering	300,000
	Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours	275,000
	Bachelor of Software Engineering	475,000
	Advanced Certificate in Apparel Technology	45,000

18. Should I pay full amount at once during the registration?

Payment can be made in two or four installments per year.

19. Will I be able to obtain a Mahapola or other Bursary awarded by the Open University?

You are NOT entitled to Mahapola bursaries if employed.
But you may be entitled to other bursaries awarded by the OUSL on merit/need basis.
Student Guidebook and OUSL website provide information on bursaries.

20. Can I add/drop courses after registration?

Yes, the OUSL permits to add or drop courses during the ‘add/drop’ period, and to drop courses on the ‘drop date’.
Add/drop’ period and ‘drop date’ are informed through the Faculty webpage
If you fail to drop a course during the ‘add/drop’ period but drop it subsequently, the fees applicable to that course will be forfeited. However, this will not have any
effects on the grades that you would get for this course after a subsequent registration.
If you fail to drop a course even on the ‘drop date’, you are considered to have failed the course, and if you register again and follow the course the highest grade you
are entitled to is C grade.

21. Can I withdraw from the programme after registration?

Yes, you can. If you withdraw from the programme before the ‘add/drop’ period, you are refunded 90% of the course fees
paid. Otherwise, all the course fees paid will be forfeited.

22. Can I get exemptions for prior qualifications?

Yes, You may apply for specific exemptions from courses based on relevant prior qualifications.
Please refer Student Guidebook for exemptions approved by the Faculty.
Applications can also be submitted for evaluation of other qualifications for exemptions. Application form can be downloaded from Faculty webpage.

23. Can I follow the Study Programme from any center?

Most academic activities are conducted at Colombo Regional Centre.
However, Continuous Assessment Tests and Final Examinations are conducted at Regional centres.

24. What is the medium of Instruction?

Medium of instruction is English.

25. What is distance mode of teaching-learning?

Can pursue learning in your own time and pace, irrespective of location, age or other barriers.
Face-to-face teaching sessions are minimal. Noregular lectures as in conventional universities.
Learn via self-study course material in the form of written texts& audio/visual aids.
Extensive support through online components.
Day schools (discussions), tutorials and assignments facilitate learning. Day schools can be face-to-face or via web conferencing (such as Zoom platform).
Other teaching-learning activities include compulsory practical components, continuous assessments, and final examinations.

26. What is the duration of the Programme(s)?

Programme Duration Table

Programme	Minimum Years
Bachelor of Technology Honours in Engineering	5
Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours	4
Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours	4
Higher Diploma in Technology	2
Higher Diploma in Industrial Studies	2
Higher Diploma in Software Engineering	2
Advanced Certificate in Apparel Technology	1

27. What is a credit?

A “Credit” is the academic value of an OUSL course.
Time you will have to allocate for studying a course depends on its credit rating.
One Credit = 50 notional learning hours.

28. When will I be issued my course material?

Course material will be issued during the registration in print/ soft copy format after the registration.

29. How can I obtain the activity diary?

Activity Diary for the whole year will be displayed in Faculty webpage and the MyOUSL (the online student portal) before starting academic activities.

30. How can I get further information and help?

Faculty Prospectus and Student Guidebook: These publications provide important information in more detail for prospective and registered students.
Orientation and counselling sessions: Provide advice on how to plan studies before registration to a Programme.
Contact staff: After registering students can meet academic staff in relevant department and get advice/ clarify doubts on academic related queries.
Contact relevant Head of Department: