Students and parents in the Gampaha district now have easier access to internationally recognised healthcare education, with the International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) conveniently located just a short distance away at its Kerawalapitiya and Welisara campuses.
For over two decades, IIHS has been a frontrunner in Sri Lanka’s healthcare education sector, offering globally accredited qualifications and seamless pathways to top universities such as Deakin University (Australia), University of Surrey (UK), and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (Finland). With its proximity to key towns across Gampaha, including Wattala, Kandana, Ja-Ela, Negombo, Kadawatha and Kiribathgoda, IIHS has become the preferred choice for families seeking a campus that combines convenience with world-class standards.
Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe, CEO and Co-Founder of IIHS, noted that the campuses in Kerawalapitiya and Welisara already serve a significant number of students from the Gampaha district. He highlighted that the short travel distance allows learners to access global-quality education without the stress or financial burden of long daily commutes.
IIHS offers much more than modern lecture halls and advanced laboratories. They provide a vibrant student experience. High-fidelity simulation centres allow learners to practise real-world healthcare scenarios, while collaborative learning spaces and interactive classrooms create an inspiring academic environment. Beyond academics, students benefit from a supportive community, mentorship from experienced lecturers and a campus culture that encourages leadership, teamwork and personal growth. All of these elements prepare them for the evolving demands of the global healthcare industry.
Students from the Gampaha district have shown a steady rise in enrolments across key programmes offered by IIHS, including the Advanced Diploma in General Nursing, Advanced Diploma in Physiotherapy, Advanced Diploma in Biomedical Sciences, the Foundation in Biological Sciences and the Diploma of Health Science. Parents appreciate having an established and internationally connected institute located just minutes away, giving their children access to high-quality education in a familiar environment close to home.
With admissions now open, IIHS invites students from across the Gampaha district and beyond to explore a campus that blends convenience, safety and international opportunity, helping them begin their journey toward becoming globally employable healthcare professionals.
