Quality Education
Industry-focused learning experience.
ලංකා උසස් අධ්යාපන ආයතනය
Empowering Knowledge. Inspiring Futures.
Welcome to CIHE. Your journey to academic excellence and professional success starts here.
Diverse Programmes
Certificates, diplomas & professional courses.
Expert Lecturers
Learn from experienced academics & professionals.
Career Success
Preparing you for tomorrow’s opportunities.
Modern Campus
State-of-the-art facilities & resources.
Our Programmes
Explore Our Programmes
Professional diplomas designed for Sri Lankan students seeking university-standard teaching and a clear path into work or further study.
The Institute
A Sri Lankan house of higher learning
Ceylon Institute of Higher Education stands on the High Level Road at Kottawa. Teaching is professional, structured and close to industry — the same academic discipline expected of a government university, with the agility of a specialist institute.
About CIHENotices
From the Registrar
24 Aug 2026
September 2026 intake now open
Applications are being accepted for Media, IT, Business and Legal Studies diplomas.
18 Aug 2026
Student orientation week
New students will complete registration, ID issue and LMS access during the first week of term.
04 Aug 2026
Library and studio hours
Learning resources remain open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Begin your application
September 2026 intake is open for all four diploma programmes.