The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has given its consent to fund feasibility studies to set up ten high-tech universities in ten districts around Sri Lanka.

This will be done with the objective of enhancing the opportunities provided by the sectors of information technology, engineering technology, and bio-technology, as mentioned in the “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour.”

Accordingly, the Cabinet considered the information submitted by the Minister of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation that necessary actions have been taken by the University Grants Commission for the commencement of the initial feasibility study process in relation to the 10 districts of Nuwara-Eliya, Kalutara, Hambantota, Matale, Puttalam, Mannar, Mullaitivu, Galle, Polonnaruwa and Kegalle.

Photo - Nanyang Technological University Academic Building, Singapore