Since the partnership began in 2015, more than 800 Sri Lankan students have transitioned from Monash College pathway programs at UCL to continue their studies at Monash campuses in Australia and Malaysia.
Today, these graduates are driving change and positive impact in business, education, health, government, and the wider community, reflecting Monash University’s global influence and commitment to shaping the next generation of leaders.
The milestone was celebrated at a special alumni event in Colombo, attended by Monash and UCL leaders, alumni and distinguished guests including His Excellency Matthew Duckworth, Australia’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.
Fabian Marrone, Vice-President (Marketing, Admissions and Communications) at Monash University and Chief Executive of Monash College, said the anniversary underscored the strength of Monash’s partnerships in South Asia and their role in expanding access to world-class education.
“This milestone is significant: it celebrates a successful and strong partnership and recognises the extraordinary contributions of our Sri Lankan alumni in the communities they live,operate and serve in,” Marrone said.
“Their leadership across industries demonstrates the value of a Monash education and its ability to equip graduates with the skills, mindset and global perspective needed to make an impact both locally and internationally.”
Dr Chamila Ariyananda, Chief Executive Officer from Universal College Lanka (UCL) said the partnership continues to open new doors for Sri Lankan students seeking a globally recognised qualification while remaining connected to their local community.
“We began our journey 10 years ago with Monash, a globally renowned leader in education. Guided by Monash’s vision for quality outcomes, their academic excellence has shaped UCL’s winning strategy in Sri Lanka’s dynamic higher education space.
Our strong partnership continues to pave the way for an extraordinary journey ahead,” Dr Ariyananda said.
Spanning six countries across the Indo-Pacific and Europe, Monash maintains partnerships with more than 200 universities in over 40 nations.
Ranked in the world’s top 50 universities Monash fosters a community of more than 95,000 students and 20,000 staff, celebrating diversity and inclusion.
Its global alumni network exceeds 500,000 graduates in 150 countries, including many Sri Lankans who continue to make significant contributions both at home and abroad.
For more than 30 years, Monash College has delivered transformative pathway programs to over 80,000 students.
The decade-long partnership with UCL reflects Monash’s enduring commitment to Sri Lanka and its vision to create opportunities for the next generation of globally capable, job-ready graduates.