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3rd International Conference on Social Work
3rd International Conference on Social Work
3rd International Conference on Social Work
3rd International Conference on Social Work
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Inauguration Program Bachelor of Socail Work 2023/24
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Orientation Program Bachelor of Socail Work 2023/24
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Inauguration Ceremony 3rd International Conference on Social Work

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 State Ministry of 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.

Vision

Vision

To be a center of excellence, nationally and globally in Social Work Education, Training and Research

Mission

Mission

To enhance human resources for social development through the preparation of competent manpower in social work at all levels, generate and disseminate new knowledge and technologies for social work practice, provide specialized services for social welfare and social development

72
years since establishment
1804
Students in 2024
94
Staff
2800
Alumni
5
Partners

Explore a lifetime of learning

The world is changing and now, more than ever, it needs people committed to making a difference. People ready to explore, question, research, challenge and lead. The world needs U.

📢 Applications Open Now!

Bachelor of Social Work (External)

Shape your future and make a difference in society with our accredited social work degree.

📚 Study Load: Part-time
📍 Program Duration: 4 Years
🌐 Medium: English | Sinhala | Tamil

📅 Application Deadline: 15th October 2024

Campus life

A residential campus with diverse housing, exceptional dining, health care and over 600 student

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Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) 2021/22 cohort orchestrated the “Padura” cultural event, held at the NISD.
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The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) 2020/21 cohort successfully organized the annual cricket tournament
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Latest news

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  • September 13, 2024
The 3rd International Conference on Social Work held on the 4th and 5th of September at the National Institute of...
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  • September 3, 2024
The site visit for the Programme Review of the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Counselling Psychology at the National Institute...
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  • August 21, 2024
The orientation programme for the Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) 2023/2024 batch took place from the 12th to the 16th...
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  • August 8, 2024
Site Visit by the Members of Standing Committee of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (SCAQA) On July 17th, 2024, members of...

Affiliations

Sri Lanka Association of ProfesSpecial Social Workers

The International Consortium on Social Development (ICSD)

The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)

The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)

The Asia Pacific Association of Social Work Education (APASWE)



His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake
President of Sri Lanka

Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

Hon. Vijitha Herath
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, National Integration, Social Security, and Mass Media

Mr. Ranjith Ariyarathne
Secretary
Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, National Integration, Social Security, and Mass Media

Dr. Raveendra Withanachchi

Dr. Raveendra Kumara
Director General (Act.) National Institute of Social Development