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Welcome to National Institute of Social Development
Welcome to the National Institute of Social Development (NISD), the premier institution in Social Work education in Sri Lanka. We are recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as a degree awarding Institute, under section 25A of the Universities Act No.16 of 1978. NISD is a statutory body functioning under the purview of the Ministry of Women, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment. NISD is committed to be an educational institution producing professional social workers to serve the social welfare, promote social development and social empowerment.
NISD - National Institute of Social Development
Affiliations
His Excellency Ranil Wickremesinghe President of Sri Lanka |
Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena Prime Minister of Sri Lanka |
Hon. Anupa Pasqual State Minister of Social Empowerment |
Mrs. Yamuna Perera The Secretary Ministry of Women, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment |
Dr. Raveendra Kumara Director General (Act.) National Institute of Social Development |
Academic Programs
- Master of Arts in Social Work (Two Year)
- Master of Social Work (MSW) (One Year)
- Bachelor of Social Work (Hons)
- Higher Diploma in Social Work
- Higher Diploma in Counseling
- Diploma in Social Work
- Diploma in Child Protection
- Diploma in Women Empowerment
- Diploma in Community Based Corrections
- Diploma in Counselling
- Diploma in Gerontology/ Elder Care
- Diploma in Social Care
- Diploma in Sign Language Interpretation
- Diploma in Child and Youth Care Work
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National Institute of Social Development
Liyanagemulla,
Seeduwa,
Sri Lanka
+94 112 882 506 / 07
info@nisd.ac.lk
info@nisd.ac.lk