MSU & MSI: The Smart Choice After O/L and A/L For A Globally Recognised Higher Education Pathway
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The choices made after O/L or A/L examinations are pivotal in shaping a student’s future. At the Management & Science Institute (MSI) Colombo, the offshore campus of Management and Science University (MSU) Malaysia, students are offered a gateway to internationally recognised qualifications and worldwide opportunities.
Globally Ranked and Employer-Preferred
According to the 2024 Graduate Tracer Study conducted by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), MSU achieved an outstanding Graduate Employability (GE) rate of 99% and a Graduate Marketability (GM) rate of 99.7%, placing it among the top universities in the country. Reinforcing this success, Talentbank recognised MSU as the Employer’s Choice of University 2025 under the National Graduate Employability Index (GE Index).
The year 2025 also marks MSU’s debut in both the World and Asia university rankings, reflecting the University’s strong global standing. Over the past four decades, MSU has built a reputation for excellence, with accolades in the QS World University Rankings (WUR) 2025, Times Higher Education (THE) WUR 2025, QS Asia University Rankings 2025, THE Asia Rankings 2025, QS Top 50 Under 50 (Top 100 globally), and the QS Graduate Employability Rankings.
MSU’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is also demonstrated through consistent achievements in sustainability-focused rankings. The University featured in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2024, the QS WUR Sustainability 2025, and the AppliedHE Private University Ranking: ASEAN 2025. In recognition of its role in advancing responsible and inclusive education, MSU was named Engaged & Sustainable University of the Year 2024 by the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial & Engaged Universities (ACEEU).
Further strengthening its global profile, MSU has earned recognition in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, in areas including:
- Hospitality & Leisure Management
- Art & Design
- Business & Management Studies
- Computer Science & Information Systems
- Medicine (first-time listing)
Study at MSI Colombo with Global Opportunities
With more than 20 years of leadership in Sri Lanka’s higher education sector, MSI Colombo provides students with access to the same globally accredited programmes offered at MSU Malaysia. Students may begin with a Diploma after O/L or A/L and progress to a Bachelor (Hons) Degree, and even to PhD level — all within Sri Lanka. Alternatively, they may choose to transfer to MSU Malaysia or to one of MSU’s partner universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Canada, or Japan, depending on their academic and career aspirations.
All programmes at MSI Colombo are administered and accredited by Management and Science University (MSU) Malaysia, which is recognised by more than 40 universities worldwide, including institutions in the United Kingdom, USA, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.
Broad Academic Disciplines to Match Your Passion
MSI offers a wide range of disciplines through its specialised schools, ensuring a match for every passion and career goal. Programmes include:
School of Business – Business Management, International Business, Human Capital Management, Retail Management.
School of Science – Biomedical Science, Forensic Science.
School of Computing – Information Technology, Business Computing, Mobile & Wireless Technology.
School of Hospitality – Hospitality & Tourism Management, Event Management, Outdoor Recreation.
Each programme is designed to balance academic knowledge with practical training, equipping graduates with the skills and confidence required to excel in today’s competitive job market.
Applications are now open for the October 2025 intake. For more information, please contact 011-2576 644 / 011-2576 700. You may also reach the hotline at 077-0777 880 or email info@msi.edu.lk.
Further details are available at www.msi.edu.lk and www.msu.edu.my, or by visiting the Management & Science Institute (MSI) at No. 300, Galle Road, Colombo 3.
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