RIC teaches for a wide range of Degree and Diploma programmes of the University of London as well as RICs own foundation programme. You are able to select your study programme from a wide range of options according to your qualifications and requirements.
RIC strives to create and maintain a conducive and productive academic environment for both students and academic staff.
The academic staff of RIC comprise of both permanent and visiting lecturers. The permanent staff has Senior Lecturers, Lecturers and Assistant Lecturers. The Senior Lecturers and Lecturers hold postgraduate qualifications at Masters and/or PhD level in the relevant field and possess experience in teaching at higher education levels. The visiting staff, also with postgraduate qualifications, is drawn from among the experienced academicians and professionals in the country.
The teaching methodology at RIC consists of lectures, interactive learning and self-learning. In general, a minimum of one-third of the contact hours in each course unit are allocated for tutorial and discussion classes, while the students in the Diploma programmes receive more time for tutorial and discussion classes.
Modern techniques as well as IT facilities are widely used in the teaching and learning process at RIC.
Students receive study guides and past examination papers with guidelines to answers for self-preparation prior to lectures and for self-learning. They can also refer to the recommended textbooks and supplementary reading material available at the RIC library and on the Internet.
For the undergraduate students studying at RIC, the medium of instruction is English. The study process is more efficient and effective because the students have access to a wide range of textbooks, journals, Internet sites and other reading materials in the English language.
All students, regardless of whether their mother tongue is Sinhala or Tamil, or whether they are Sri Lankan or foreign, learn together in the same classroom in one international language.
For students who need to improve their language proficiency and learning skills, RIC conducts a foundation course.
The RIC Library is a fully-furnished and automated academic library designed for undergraduate studies. The Library has a collection of over 12,000 books in multiple copies and CDs, which cover the essential textbooks, supplementary books and other recommended reading material of the study programmes.
The library is equipped with a computerized library catalogue and internet facility. In addition, the students can have access to the on-line databases and encyclopedias, on request. Students reading for the degrees and Diplomas of the University of London have on-line access to the University of London Library as well.
Computer facilities are available at the Computer unit equipped with a Local Area Network with workstations, Internet facility and the modern state-of-the art technology and software. Each undergraduate student should obtain a User Account and Password to access the Network.
RIC is committed to maintain high standards of discipline and decent behaviour within its premises, while protecting and promoting Sri Lankan values and social harmony.
Members of the academic and administrative staff have the right to warn the students in case of their indiscipline and/or improper behaviour and, if necessary to take action accordingly. In such occasions, the management will issue a warning letter to the student with a copy of the letter to the parent or guardian of the student. A copy will be included in the Personal File of the student.
RIC has the right to discontinue student membership at the Institute in case of violation of its code of conduct.
RIC premises are declared a smoke-free and alcohol free environment.
The students and the staff members of RIC follow a smart casual dress code.
