1 week Ago By Thilina Walpola
NSBM Green University (NSBM) has entered into a landmark partnership with American University (AU), Washington, USA, to deliver an exclusive transfer pathway for bachelor’s degree in Sri Lanka. The following is the text of the NSBM statement: “This partnership enables Sri Lankan students to commence their degree studies at NSBM Green University and seamlessly transfer to AU to complete the final two years, earning an internationally recognised American University degree in Business Administration. The official signing ceremony of this landmark partnership took place on 4th April, 2025, at NSBM Green University, Homagama, in the presence of Julie Chung, US Ambassador to Sri Lanka.
Representing the Vice Chancellor of NSBM Green University, Prof. E. A.
Weerasinghe, the agreement was formally signed by Ms. Thilini De Silva, Dean of the Faculty of Business at NSBM, together with Ms. Tashina Giraud, Director of International Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives at the American University.
The collaboration between NSBM and AU was initiated by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the USA, under the guidance of Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe, with a strong commitment to identifying partnership opportunities for higher educational institutions in Sri Lanka. It stands as a significant milestone in NSBM’s global expansion efforts, with a commitment to offering students cost-effective, world-class educational opportunities. As part of the signing ceremony, Ambassador Julie Chung and the visiting dignitaries toured the NSBM Green University premises, engaging in discussions and exploring the campus.
In honour of her visit, a tree-planting ceremony was held at the NSBM Phase 2 site, where the Ambassador planted a Naa Tree – Sri Lanka’s national tree – underscoring the University’s commitment to environmental sustainability and long-term growth.”.
