About University of Vocational Technology

Establishment

The University of Vocational Technology - UVT is established by the Parliamentary Act No. 31 of 2008, in 2009 and functions under the purview of the Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training. It is the leading government university providing technical and vocational education for all with aspirations to achieve professional excellence.

The general objective of the University of Vocational Technology is to provide progressive upward movement to the students in the Technical Education and Vocational Training System, based on their aptitudes and abilities, to acquire University Education.

Vision

To be the leading University providing technical and vocational education for all with aspirations to achieve professional excellence.

Mission

The mission of the University of Vocational Technology is

• to provide services in human resources, curriculum, learning resources development, research, and consultancy
• to achieve professional excellence with ethical rectitude and
• to liaise with the global TVET sector, academic community, and Industry

Objective

The general objective of the University of Vocational Technology is to provide progressive upward movement to the students in the technical education and vocational training system, based on their aptitudes and abilities, to acquire a university education.

The specific objectives of the University of Vocational Technology are:

• to provide pedagogical training up to degree level for trainers serving in the technical and vocational education sector and industry
• to provide courses of study for middle-level technical personnel, with qualifications acceptable for admission to the University of Vocational Technology, up to degree level, and
• to provide courses of study for those with National Vocational Qualifications to upgrade their competencies and acquire a degree level qualifications
• To provide extension courses on continuous professional development.

Chancellor

Professor H. Abeygunawardena - Chancellor of the University 

Professor Harishchandra Abeygunawardena is a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya. Abeygunawardena holds a BVSc from the University of Peradeniya and an MSc and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. Since 1977 he has served on the academic staff of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science at the University of Peradeniya and, since May 2000, was the Dean of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science. He served as the 14th Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya from 1 August 2006 until July 2009. Following this, he served as a member of the University Grants Commission.

In 2021, he was named chancellor of the University of Vocational Technology.

Vice Chancellor

Professor C. Mahesh Edirisinghe - Vice Chancellor of  the University

Professor C. Mahesh Edirisinghe holds a Ph.D. in Instrumentation Physics from the Department of Engineering Sciences at Uppsala University, Sweden, and the Department of Physics at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. He also completed an MBA at London Metropolitan University and a B.Sc. (Hons.) Special Degree in Physics at the University of Colombo. Prof. Edirisinghe has an extensive professional background and has held significant roles in various organizations. He served as the President of Section E-1 (Physical Sciences) in the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS). Additionally, he has held the positions of Director General at the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education and Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission. These experiences have provided Prof. Edirisinghe with a strong foundation in physics and technological advancements. His expertise and leadership roles demonstrate his commitment to advancing scientific research and promoting innovation in Sri Lanka.