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The Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying equips students with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to pursue a successful career in the construction and built-environment industry. 

The programme covers key areas such as cost estimation, construction measurement, contract administration, procurement, and project cost management, preparing graduates for professional opportunities in quantity surveying and construction management.

Department
Department
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Campus
Campus
Colombo Campus
Level
Level
Higher National Diploma Programmes
Method
Method
Part Time
Duration
Duration
1 Year
Medium
Medium
English

Entry Requirements

OR

  • Any other Diploma Certificate related to the Civil Engineering field equivalent to NVQ level 4 accepted by NIBM

Commencement

  • Colombo: 19th September 2026

Programme Fees

Current Fee Structure
  • Course Fee: LKR 350,000/= + Registration Fee: LKR 5,000/=
*Subject to change without prior notice. Conditions apply.

Career Opportunities

  • Quantity Surveyor

  • Cost Consultant

  • Estimator

  • Contracts Administrator

  • Procurement Specialist

  • Construction Cost Manager

  • Assistant Quantity Surveyor\

  • Project Cost Analyst

Course Structure and Modules

  • Bidding Procedures

  • Law in Construction

  • Preliminary Estimating

  • Cost Planning and Analysis

  • Procurement in Construction

  • Estimating & Bidding

  • General Economics

  • Standard Forms of Contract

  • Group Project

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