About IAST
An International Higher Education & Academic Partnership Organization
The International Academy of Sciences and Technology (IAST) an international higher education and academic partnership organization dedicated to advancing higher education through international academic partnerships, institutional collaboration, student mobility, and globally recognized education pathways.
Established in 2021, IAST has worked with a clear purpose: to strengthen Sri Lanka's connection with the international higher education community by creating meaningful collaborations between universities, academic institutions, professional organizations, industries, and students.
Our primary focus is to develop trusted academic partnerships that create opportunities for students to access quality higher education pathways while supporting universities in expanding their international engagement.
Strategic Academic Articulation
IAST was established to strategically bridge Sri Lankan technical and professional qualifications with international higher education systems. Our focus is on creating verifiable credit transfer frameworks and bilateral university partnerships.
This initiative addresses the critical need for legitimate global degree pathways, ensuring Sri Lankan students and professionals access world-class opportunities through structured institutional MOUs and academic collaboration.
What We Do
IAST develops and facilitates international higher education initiatives through a comprehensive range of academic and institutional services.
Our core areas of focus:
International University Partnerships
Student Pathways
Technical & Professional Education
Research & Knowledge Exchange
Developing strategic collaborations between universities, higher education institutions, professional organizations, and technical education providers worldwide.
Supporting international academic pathways through university progression opportunities, credit transfer, exchange programmes, and collaborative education initiatives.
Supporting skills development and career advancement through global learning opportunities.
Encouraging collaborative research, academic dialogue, innovation, conferences, and international knowledge-sharing initiatives between institutions.
Why Choose IAST?
IAST provides universities with a reliable institutional partner capable of representing Sri Lanka with professionalism, integrity, and a strong understanding of both local and international higher education systems.
Our collaborative approach focuses on creating partnerships that deliver value for institutions, students, faculty members, and society through sustainable academic cooperation.
By working with IAST, partner institutions gain access to opportunities for:
International academic collaboration
Student mobility and exchange initiatives
Credit transfer and progression pathways
Joint academic programs
Collaborative research and innovation
Professional education and training
Long-term institutional relationships
IAST Global Academic Advisory Council
The IAST Academic Advisory Council provides essential guidance on academic standards, quality assurance, and international cooperation. This council ensures our programs align with global best practices.
Composed of distinguished international educators and institutional leaders, the Council safeguards academic integrity and promotes continuous development of our articulation frameworks.