A Start to Discover the World of Knowledge

Welcome to Distance Learning Centre - Sri Lanka, where diversity, knowledge, and growth come together. Dive into a community that nurtures Academic Excellence, Creativity and a Spirit of Collaboration. Here, every moment is a chance to Learn, Grow and Shine. .

Creating Your Future

Besides providing you with new knowledge and training in chosen disciplines, our university also gives you an opportunity to benefit from spending your free time by playing

More Than Just Studying

Besides providing you with new knowledge and training in chosen disciplines, our university also gives you an opportunity to benefit from spending your free time by playing.
Mr. Rashath Ahamed

Newly Appointed CEO of Distance Learning Center Sri Lanka

About Us


The Distance Learning Centre Limited is a fully State Owned Institute functioning under the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, and Local Government (Self Retaining Institution). DLC was established in 2002 as a World Bank Project with counterpart funding from the Government of Sri Lanka offered through a subsidiary loan agreement that was reached between the Ministry of Finance and DLC. DLC Ltd. has served for over 21 years to impart new Learning and Knowledge Sharing to both Public and Private Sector Personnel.

Sri Lanka has become the first Country in South Asia to be linked with the World Bank’s Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) with the establishment of a state-of-the-art Distance Learning Centre in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It has been Instrumental in providing Global knowledge sharing experiences, facilitated and influenced many Institutions in Policy Making process, and Performed many Organizational Changes too. Over the last 21 years, DLC has been able to deliver all types of Capacity Building Programs, Workshops, Training, and Micro Credentials to Employees in Government and Private Sector Organizations to increase their Working Efficiency and Productivity.

The world continues to evolve and adapt to new challenges, and the need for flexible and accessible Education has never been more evident. The Distance Learning Centre is dedicated to providing Quality Learning facilities that permit learners to achieve their academic and career goals on their terms. DLC offers a wide range of micro-credentials and courses designed to cater to learners' needs with the aid of online & onsite resources, expert faculty, an innovative approach, and a commitment to excellence.

DLC is a credible Training Service Provider for Local and International Clients through high responsiveness, Technical Support, Superior Infrastructure, Client-Focused Hospitality, and flexible Management Processes to retain credibility and consolidate Service Users.

Services


Our Featured Courses are selected through a rigorous process and uniquely created for each semester.

Statistics


97%

Graduates
30+

Certified Teachers
8

Facilities
6510

Students

Latest Events


Latest News


DLC Appoints a new CEO

We at Distance Learning Center Sri Lanka are delighted to announce the appointment Mr. Rashath Ahamed as the CEO with effect from 15th June 2023.

15th June 2023
Combating the spread of COVID

A video conference of senior health professionals of SAARC countries was held on March 26 to exchange experiences of combating the spread of COVID-19.

26 March 2020
Combating the spread of COVID

A video conference of senior health professionals of SAARC countries was held on March 26 to exchange experiences of combating the spread of COVID-19.

26 March 2020