17/05/2026
๐๐๐ (๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ) ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐.
This degree program is one of the most unique and newest educational opportunities in Sri Lanka. It is offered by the ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐
๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ, ๐๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐. The department has continuously aligned its curriculum with modern industry and research trends, pioneering Sri Lankaโs first MSc in Artificial Intelligence in 2007 and later establishing the countryโs first and only BSc (Hons) degree in Artificial Intelligence in 2021. The curriculum is designed to build strong foundations across four major domains: Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence.
This is a four-year full-time honours degree conducted in English medium. For the current intake, the proposed admission count is 50 students. Applicants who have obtained at least a C pass in one of the following subjects at the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination - Combined Mathematics, Physics, or Higher Mathematics - and at least S passes in two subjects among Combined Mathematics, Higher Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Information and Communication Technology are eligible to apply for this degree program.
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๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ-๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐?
Artificial Intelligence is a rapidly evolving field that spans multiple disciplines including Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Neuroscience, Philosophy, and many more. Developing the analytical and problem-solving mindset required for AI takes time. This four-year honours degree was designed to cultivate that โAI mindsetโ while balancing theoretical foundations, practical problem-solving, software engineering skills, and research exposure.
๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐
In the first two years, students develop their foundation through core AI, Mathematics, and Statistics modules while also gaining early exposure to Robotics through modules such as Intelligent Machines Inspirational Project. Since AI solutions are primarily developed as software systems, several first- and second-year modules focus on building the knowledge required to develop intelligent software solutions alongside core AI concepts. During the second year, students further strengthen their understanding of Artificial Intelligence while gaining early industry exposure through the Industry-Based AI Software Project conducted under the guidance of both academic and industry supervisors. This helps students develop practical knowledge, industry practices, teamwork, and client-handling experience from their undergraduate years.
The third year includes a six-month industrial training program in AI and related domains. Each year, companies actively seek students from the degree program for internships and industry training opportunities in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Robotics, Computer Vision, and Automation.
The final year include advanced AI-focused modules and a wide range of electives that allow students to specialize in modern technologies and emerging research areas such as Quantum Computing and Quantum Machine Learning. This year marks a major milestone through the individual research project, where students work on advanced AI research and real-world innovations.
By their final year, many students already have one or more research publications or conference papers, reflecting the strong research-oriented culture embedded within the degree. In addition to research achievements, students win some of the nationโs major Artificial Intelligence competitions each year from their early undergraduate years, showcasing the strong practical and innovation-oriented culture of the program.
Another remarkable feature of the degree is the international academic exposure provided to students. Several advanced modules and specialized courses are conducted by internationally reputed lecturers, researchers, and industry experts from foreign universities and institutions, including academics from countries such as the United States, Japan, Australia, etc. This enables students to gain insights into globally recognized research trends, advanced AI technologies, and international industry practices.
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This degree program opens doors to a vast range of highly demanded career opportunities in both local and international industries, including:
* Artificial Intelligence Engineer
* Machine Learning Engineer
* Computer Vision Engineer
* Robotics Engineer
* Automation Engineer
* Deep Learning Engineer
* NLP Specialist
* Generative AI Engineer
* Data Scientist
* MLOps Engineer
* AI Product Manager
* AI/ML Researcher
* Quantum AI/ML-related opportunities
* Cloud Engineer
* Game Developer
* And many more AI-focused positions
The degree also aims to produce graduates capable of contributing not only to industry and academia, but also to entrepreneurship, innovation, research, policy-making, and the broader development of society through Artificial Intelligence technologies. It is also expected that through the economic opportunities created by graduates in this field, the local economy will be strengthened. Furthermore, the program aims to produce graduates who are not satisfied with the knowledge they acquire alone, but who continuously seek new knowledge in the field of Artificial Intelligence, with a strong passion for innovation and research.
Artificial Intelligence has become one of the most transformative technologies in the modern world, impacting healthcare, transportation, education, finance, economics, and social infrastructure. As a result, AI-related job opportunities continue to grow rapidly across the globe, creating strong demand for skilled graduates in this field.
If you are interested in a field that is evolving rapidly, always fresh, and filled with endless opportunities for innovation, research, and global impact, the BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Moratuwa is an excellent choice.
Curriculum: https://tinyurl.com/ai-curriculum
