Recognised where it counts, in Sri Lanka and by the awarding university itself.
Every PIBT qualification is a University of Greenwich (UK) internal degree, carrying the same recognition internationally as any Greenwich award. In Sri Lanka, PIBT’s School of Computing & IT degrees are additionally recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka. Recognition for PIBT’s Law and Business programmes is confirmed via the Greenwich award itself, see the school-by-school breakdown below for what’s independently confirmed at the local regulatory level.
Greenwich programmes at PIBT
A school-by-school breakdown
Recognition works on two levels for PIBT students: the award itself (University of Greenwich, UK, true for every programme, every school) and local regulatory recognition in Sri Lanka (which varies and is worth stating precisely rather than generalising).
| School | Awarding body | Sri Lanka UGC recognition |
|---|---|---|
Computing & IT | University of Greenwich, UK | |
Law | University of Greenwich, UK | |
Business | University of Greenwich, UK |
Why the Greenwich award carries its own recognition
Because every PIBT qualification is issued directly by the University of Greenwich and not franchised, licensed, or validated-only, it carries the same standing as a degree completed on Greenwich’s own campus. A foreign degree’s international recognition typically rests on whether its awarding university is itself recognised in its home country and listed in the standard international directories; the University of Greenwich, as an established UK institution, meets that bar independently of PIBT’s own local status.
For Law specifically, the LLB (Hons) is recognised in over 47 countries, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand and across Europe, opening a route to Sri Lanka Law College as an Attorney-at-Law, or to a Barrister/Solicitor qualification path in the UK.
Dean's List Scholarship
Application Process:
Apply through the respective department.
Eligibility:
Awarded to students with exceptional academic achievements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a PIBT degree recognised in Sri Lanka?
Yes, in the sense that matters most: it's a genuine University of Greenwich degree, not a local qualification claiming a foreign affiliation. For Computing & IT specifically, PIBT's programmes are also directly recognised by Sri Lanka's University Grants Commission.
Is a PIBT degree recognised outside Sri Lanka?
Yes, because it's awarded by the University of Greenwich itself, it carries the same international standing as any Greenwich degree. The LLB (Hons) specifically is recognised in 47+ countries.
What's the difference between "UGC recognised" and "Greenwich awarded"?
They answer different questions. "Greenwich awarded" means the degree itself,its content, assessment and certificate comes directly from the University of Greenwich, UK, true for every PIBT programme. "UGC recognised" is a separate, Sri Lanka-specific regulatory confirmation.
See which Greenwich-awarded programme fits your career
Application Process:
Apply through the respective department.
Eligibility:
Awarded to students with exceptional academic achievements.