We are deeply honoured to announce the appointment of Emeritus Professor E. Dilip De Silva, BSc (Colombo), PhD (Hawaii) as the Honorary Academic Director of Universal Institute Colombo. The formal appointment ceremony was held at Monarch Imperial and was officiated by our Director, Dr. Nishantha Karunarathna, marking a significant moment in the academic journey of Universal Institute Colombo.

We were also privileged by the gracious presence of Mrs. De Silva, whose attendance made the occasion even more meaningful. Professor Dilip De Silva brings an exceptionally distinguished academic career, extensive international exposure, and a lifelong commitment to education. His leadership will inspire our students, teachers, and the entire academic community at Universal Institute Colombo.

This prestigious appointment represents a major milestone in our continuous pursuit of academic excellence and globally recognized standards. Universal Institute Colombo remains committed to nurturing lifelong connections through education, upholding our promise that your success is our mission. As Sri Lanka’s No. 1 Online School for Edexcel & International Education, we continue to redefine academic excellence.

With decades of service as a Senior Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Colombo, and an outstanding international research career with 190+ scientific publications, Prof. de Silva brings world-class expertise to strengthen UIC’s scientific and academic excellence.

His pioneering work in natural products chemistry, bio-active compounds, and marine & plant research has shaped Sri Lankan science for generations.
Now, his wisdom, experience and mentorship will guide UIC into a new era of high-quality science education.

This is a remarkable moment in our 11-year journey.
UIC becomes one of the very few online institutions in Sri Lanka to have an internationally trained professor of this calibre on its academic panel.

At UIC, we believe in redefining education through excellence, innovation and integrity — and Prof. de Silva’s leadership is a major step forward in this mission.