SLIIT – Monash Partnership Programs

Why choose this International Transfer Program?

Start your degree at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) and complete your final two years at Monash University in Australia. Graduate with a globally recognised Monash degree.

Study journey

The study pathway is designed to provide a clear transition from SLIIT to Monash University.

Step 1: Start at SLIIT — Complete the first year of your degree program in Sri Lanka.
Step 2: Transfer to Monash University (subject to meeting entry requirements) — Complete the remaining two years at Monash in Australia.
Step 3: Graduate with a Monash degree.

How does it work?

Monash University and SLIIT have established credit transfer pathways across three areas of study, giving SLIIT students the opportunity to transfer to Monash University, Australia after completing one year of study at SLIIT.

Select your study area below to explore the full pathway.

Study Pathway for Psychology: SLIIT / LJMU program at the Malabe Campus View

Study Pathway for Psychology: SLIIT Program- Malabe Campus View

Study Pathway for Biomedical Science: SLIIT Program- Malabe Campus View

Next steps

A 1+2 credit transfer pathway:
- 1 year at SLIIT in Sri Lanka, followed by 2 years at Monash University in Australia.
- Students graduate with a Monash degree in Psychology or Biomedical Science.
Three pathways are available:
- 1+2 program for Psychology via the SLIIT/LJMU joint program (Malabe Campus)
- 1+2 for Psychology via the SLIIT standalone program (Malabe Campus)
- 1+2 for Biomedical Science (Colombo Campus).
Complete Year 1 of your undergraduate degree through one of the approved pathways at SLIIT. If you meet the transfer entry requirements, you can transfer to Monash University, Australia for Years 2 and 3 and graduate with a Monash degree.
Yes. On successful completion of Years 2 and 3 at Monash, you will be awarded a Monash University degree — a Bachelor of Psychology, or Bachelor of Biomedical Science.
Eligible Psychology students may apply to progress to the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at Monash after completing the three-year degree. Entry is competitive — a minimum average of 75% in Years 2 and 3 is required. Entry into Honours is not guaranteed.
Eligible students may apply to progress to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) at Monash after completing the three-year degree. Students interested in further study should contact Monash directly.
Students must achieve an overall average of 80% across required Year 1 units at SLIIT, with no more than one failed unit. Failed unit marks are included in the average percentage calculation. The GPA percentage is calculated by Monash staff based on the official academic transcript.
Students must achieve a CGPA of 3.1 (on a 4-point scale) across all required units.
Students must meet Monash University’s minimum English language entry requirements for the year in which they intend to commence the course.

English language requirements - Admissions
Applications are managed through SLIIT. Visit the SLIIT admissions portal for details.
Yes. Students must satisfy Australian student visa eligibility requirements before transferring to Monash.
Monash offers a range of support services for international students including academic support, student wellbeing services, and dedicated support through the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.
Students can access official Monash information on accommodation, student support, and life in Melbourne through the relevant Monash webpages linked.
Cost of living
Accommodation at Monash
Life in Melbourne
Psychology graduates may work as research assistants, human resources coordinators, recruitment officers, community services workers, mental health support workers, case managers, or counsellors. With additional postgraduate study, graduates can pursue registration as a psychologist, specialising in clinical, forensic, educational, or organisational psychology. Source: Monash Psychology Careers
Biomedical Science graduates may work as research officers, laboratory scientists, medical science liaisons, pharmaceutical or medical device sales representatives, or in health promotion and policy roles. The degree also provides a strong pathway into graduate-entry medicine at Monash, with at least 70% of places reserved for Monash Biomedical Science graduates.
Source: Monash Biomedical Science Careers

For questions about the program, eligibility, and how to apply, please refer to the SLIIT – Study at Monash page. For enquiries relating to Monash Australia, please contact SouthAsia.Partnerships@monash.edu.