Higher Diploma in Information Technology
A two-year external diploma programme in Information Technology, conducted by the Department of Management & Information Technology and the Centre for External & Professional Learning (CEDPL), South Eastern University of Sri Lanka — offered in both Tamil and English media.
From application to enrolment
Four simple steps take you from applying online to becoming a registered HDIT student.
Apply online
Submit your application with scanned NIC and academic certificates (PDF / JPG / PNG).
Selection test
Shortlisted applicants receive a temporary ID and are invited to sit the selection examination.
Interview
Successful candidates are invited to an interview before final selection and enrolment.
Two years. Four semesters. Two languages.
2-year diploma
Four semesters of focused, hands-on IT study.
Tamil & English
Choose your medium at application — it does not affect your registration number.
SEU · CEDPL award
A recognised Higher Diploma in IT from the Centre for External & Professional Learning.
About the programme
The Higher Diploma in IT equips students with practical and theoretical foundations in computing, networking, and software development. Delivery is currently hosted within the DMIT department site; the programme operates with its own application, examination, and registration process.
Ready to begin your Higher Diploma in IT?
Applications for the next intake are not open yet. Get in touch with the Department of Management & Information Technology and the Centre for External & Professional Learning (CEDPL), SEUSL, and we'll let you know when the next intake opens.