Hatton Study Centre

The Open University of Sri Lanka – Hatton Study Centre, established in 2002, serves as a vital gateway to higher education for the people of the Nuwara Eliya District in the Central Province. Located within the peaceful surroundings of St. Gabriel’s Convent, Hatton, the Centre stands as the only government-recognized university institution in the district, dedicated to promoting equitable and lifelong learning opportunities for all. Over the years, the Hatton Study Centre has earned a respected place in the community by delivering quality education and student-centered services, especially to learners from the plantation and rural sectors. With the support of a committed administrative team, the Centre continues to enhance its programmes through modern technology and flexible learning methods. Guided by the vision of the Open University of Sri Lanka, the Hatton Study Centre remains devoted to empowering learners, bridging educational gaps, and creating brighter futures through open, distance, and flexible education.

The Hatton Study Centre of the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) offers diverse academic and professional programmes through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode, enabling students to balance education with work and family life. Currently, the Centre serves over 1,660 active learners enrolled in Short Courses, Advanced Certificate Programmes, Diplomas, Undergraduate Degrees, and Postgraduate Diplomas. Our Short Courses provide both theoretical and practical skills in Computer Literacy, English Communication, Marketing Management, and Human Resource Management. The Advanced Certificate Programmes strengthen academic foundations in science, Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship, and Management Studies. Such as, Advance certificate in Science, Advance certificate in social science, Advance certificate in English for business and professional communication, Advance certificate in Entrepreneurship and small business management, Certificate in Sinhala as a second language, Advance certificate in Sinhala as a second language, Advance certificate in HRM. At the Undergraduate level, the Centre offers degrees in Management Studies, Social Sciences, Primary Education, Software Engineering and Tamil language and Tamil teaching. For professionals seeking higher qualifications, Postgraduate Diplomas and diploma programmes are available in Education , Special Needs Education and English Language and Literature. Through these comprehensive programmes, the Hatton Study Centre continues to promote accessible, flexible, and high-quality education, empowering learners and contributing to the educational development of the Nuwara Eliya District.

The Hatton Study Centre provides essential facilities to ensure quality learning experience. The Centre includes lecture halls, an examination hall, three classrooms that can accommodate about 100 students at a time, a computer lab, and a library with access to study materials and references. In addition, a feeding area is available for mothers, and students can receive learning support, guidance, and self-learning materials through the library and staff assistance. The Centre offers self-learning materials, academic counselling, and orientation sessions to support learners’ progress. It also conducts community engagement programmes that promote inclusivity and lifelong learning. With dedicated staff and a supportive environment, the Hatton Study Centre continues to strengthen educational opportunities in the Nuwaraeliya District.