KIU University has emerged as the highest-performing non-state university in Sri Lanka in the latest Ministry-led Periodic Institutional Review, achieving an impressive overall score of 85.86%.
The achievement marks a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s higher education sector, particularly as KIU, despite being a relatively young institution, outperformed several long-established universities in the country. The result sets a new benchmark for academic excellence, institutional governance and quality assurance within Sri Lanka’s non-state higher education landscape.
Conducted under the supervision of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, the Periodic Institutional Review is regarded as one of the country’s most comprehensive university evaluation mechanisms. The review assesses universities across six key pillars, including governance, management, financial stability, infrastructure, academic planning and quality assurance, as well as staff strength in teaching and research.
Against this rigorous evaluation framework, KIU University demonstrated exceptional performance across all assessment areas, consistently meeting and exceeding national quality benchmarks.
The university’s academic excellence was also strongly reflected at programme level. Its BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science secured an outstanding score of 93.7%, positioning it among the highest-rated programmes in Sri Lanka, while the BSc (Hons) in Psychology achieved 83.78%, further strengthening KIU’s academic standing.
In addition, programmes in disciplines such as Accounting, Marketing and Human Resource Management also successfully met and exceeded required academic standards, demonstrating the university’s balanced and comprehensive academic structure.
For students and parents, the achievement offers strong assurance regarding the quality and recognition of education provided by KIU University. The university is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and recognised by the University Grants Commission, while its programmes are aligned with the Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework and guided by internationally accepted academic standards.
Over the years, KIU students have secured full scholarships for postgraduate studies overseas, while graduates have continued to demonstrate strong employability across both industry and academia. These accomplishments reflect the university’s commitment to delivering education that creates meaningful pathways to global opportunities and long-term career success.
The university’s latest achievement also signals a broader transformation within Sri Lanka’s higher education sector, where non-state universities are increasingly demonstrating the ability to compete with — and in some cases surpass — traditional institutions in terms of quality and academic performance.
As Sri Lanka moves towards a more globally connected and competitive education system, KIU University continues to play an important role in raising standards and expanding opportunities for students across the country. The university stated that it remains committed to continuously strengthening its academic and institutional standards while contributing to the advancement and transformation of Sri Lanka’s higher education landscape.
Former India U19 World Cup Star-Led Sports Commune Acquires Jaffna Kings Franchise
Jaffna Kings has announced that the franchise will come under the ownership of Sports Commune, led by Indian sports entrepreneurs Manjot Kalra and Mayank Goel, ahead of Lanka Premier League Season 6.
Former India U19 World Cup cricketer Kalra brings first-hand playing experience together with expertise in sports entrepreneurship, digital media and youth engagement. As Co-Founder of Sports Commune, he has focused on creating structured opportunities for young athletes while strengthening connections between players, fans and wider sporting communities.
Co-Founder Mayank Goel is an entrepreneur with interests spanning digital security, insurance and sports development. He is the Founder of Softsecure Infotech Pvt. Ltd. and Shree Dhyan Insurance Brokers Private Limited, and has been actively involved in youth cricket through tournaments for teenage players and corporate-level cricket initiatives.
The Jaffna Kings have also pre-signed Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa and all-rounder Dunith Wellalage, strengthening the squad’s local core ahead of the upcoming season.
Welcoming the new ownership, Lanka Premier League Director Samantha Dodanwela said Sri Lanka Cricket welcomes Sports Commune as the new ownership group of Jaffna Kings for LPL Season 6, noting their commitment to cricket, youth engagement and sports development as a positive boost to the league.
IPG Global Founder and Chairman Anil Mohan added that Sports Commune brings a blend of cricketing knowledge, business experience and digital engagement to the franchise, aligning with expectations for a season focused on strong competition, fan engagement and commercial growth.
The new ownership group stated that their focus will be on building a disciplined, modern and connected franchise that reflects the spirit of the Jaffna Kings while investing in long-term sporting and commercial value.
KIU University Tops Ministry-Led Review with 85.86% Score, Setting New Benchmark in Higher Education
