Welcome to the Center for International Affairs of the University of Ruhuna (CINTA). I am pleased to share my message as the Director of CINTA. I assumed duties as

Director (part-time) at the Center for International Affairs of the University of Ruhuna on 20 th July 2025.

CINTA of the University of Ruhuna serves as the primary contact point for international scholars, universities, institutes, grant agencies, organizations, prospective students,

and staff. We facilitate and guide prospective international collaborations. We are committed to strengthening the international relationships of the University of Ruhuna

through collaborative research projects, providing a platform for student and staff exchange programs, and developing joint academic initiatives worldwide. Our goal is to

create a globally-minded community and foster understanding of different cultures and perspectives. Ruhuna University is a unique higher education institution in the

southern region, located on the beautiful southern coast, offering numerous opportunities for international collaboration in multidisciplinary research, academic programs, and cultural exchanges etc.

We have already established several international partnerships for research and academic programs with prestigious universities and institutes in different parts of the world. We cordially invite potential and interesting universities, institutes and organizations to join with us to establish international collaborations, exchange programs, internships and voluntary services to increase global visibility, and resources and cultural sharing for the betterment of the global community. We believe that
interaction and integration are among the most important elements of the globalization process, and therefore, we always focus on increasing the number of collaborations and exchange opportunities for students and staff.

We have already established several international partnerships for research and academic programs with prestigious universities and institutes in different parts of the world. We cordially invite potential and interesting universities, institutes and organizations to join with us to establish international collaborations, exchange programs, internships and voluntary services to increase global visibility, and resources and cultural sharing for the betterment of the global community. We believe that
interaction and integration are among the most important elements of the globalization process, and therefore, we always focus on increasing the number of collaborations and exchange opportunities for students and staff.