📈 SLIIT Academics Rank in World's Top 2%; Eyes Global Top 1000

• Global Recognition: Six SLIIT academics were recognised as World's Top 2% Scientists in the prestigious Stanford-Elsevier ranking (Single-Year Impact, 2024), asserting the institute's growing research presence. • Key Research Fields: The recognition spans critical areas for national development, including sustainable energy, technology, automation, health, and biosciences. • National Economic Role: The institute affirmed its role as a key economic stakeholder, contributing Rs. 1.5 Billion (Bn) in taxes to the Government in the last financial year. • Strategic Vision: SLIIT’s long-term goal is to be listed among the world’s top 1,000 universities, with an aspirational vision to become the 'Harvard of Sri Lanka'. • Research Expansion: The institution aims to increase its globally-ranked academics from 6 to at least 20. Plans include scaling up the annual PhD student intake to 100-200 (with scholarships) and enhancing research facilities by next year. • Funding & Collaboration: SLIIT stresses the need for expanded foreign university collaborations and active pursuit of international funding to sustain high-calibre research.