Centre for International Relations (CIR) of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts was established to facilitate all matters related to international affairs covering all the Faculties and entities. The CIR is undertaking all its activities under the direct guidance of the Vice-Chancellor.
CIR of UVPA was established in March 2021.
The centre is currently operating under a Director with a staff of Deputy registrar, a Management Assistant, and a works-aid.
Objectives:
- Work towards increasing the number of international students mainly postgraduate seeking academic training and research opportunities at UVPA.
- Be the institutional Structure to cater for the needs of the international students and Visiting and Adjunct Professors of the University, Visiting Artists and scholars coming to the University for academic and research purposes.
- Support students and staff in visiting overseas Universities for educational and research purposes.
- Link Cultural relationships with International agencies and Institutions.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with the universities worldwide for educational and research collaborations, exchange of Students and Academics.
Mrs. I. A. Kamani C. Samarasinghe
Senior Lecturer (Grade I) | Director - General Administration/ Training/ Research and Development VAPA TV Channel | Member - Sports Advisory Board | Academic Warden - Rajagiriya Girls Hostel | Cell Leader - Internal Quality Assurance Cell (Faculty Of Music) | Chairman - Curriculum Development Committee (Faculty Of Music)
Ms. Kamani Samarasinghe
Director, Centre for International Relations
University of the Visual and Performing Arts
21, Albert Crescent, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
Contact number: +94 7144453225
Email: kamani@vpa.ac.lk
Office Staff
Mrs. D. N. Gurusinghe
Acting Registrar
Ms. Darshika N. Gurusinghe
Deputy Registrar, Centre for International Relations
University of the Visual and Performing Arts
21, Albert Crescent, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
Contact number: +94 772322704
Email: dn_gurusinghe@yahoo.com