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Advancing Human Resources for a Productive and Progressive Society.

Welcome to the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo

Vision

❝ To be the benchmarked Centre of Excellence in teaching, learning, research, and entrepreneurship in human resource studies, contributing to a progressive society within the global context. ❞

Mission

❝ To provide enhanced opportunities for learning, research, dissemination, and commercialization of knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurship for stakeholders, fostering critical thinking, analytical ability, creativity, progressive attitudes, and supporting the wellbeing of our employees. ❞

What we offer

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We are willing to take bold action to achieve the extraordinary.

Choose us for our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional education and empowering you to achieve your fullest potential.

Freedom of Education

❝ While continuing to provide free education for non-managerial employees who missed formal higher education, we are committed to developing managerial employees and professionals through accessible higher learning opportunities. ❞

Progressive Thoughts

❝ We value working together for the advancement of society, with each individual contributing with the highest level of commitment, sharing the outcomes of our collective efforts equitably, and sustaining and advancing our achievements for future generations within and beyond IHRA. ❞

Diversity and Inclusion

❝ Not only do we appreciate diversity, but we also value an inclusive work culture that accepts and promotes differences in our values, beliefs, backgrounds, talents, and work orientations, ensuring that both our institute and society benefit from this diversity. ❞

Community Spirit

❝ We value becoming a community of individuals with shared aspirations, a common purpose, and a collective identity. Therefore, we are committed to building ourselves as a strong and supportive community. ❞

Innovation and Lifelong Learning

❝ We prioritize fostering a culture of continuous innovation and lifelong learning, empowering individuals at all levels to embrace creativity and adaptability, ensuring that our community remains at the forefront of knowledge and skills. ❞

Transference in What We do

❝ We encourage ethically responsible conduct within the IHRA community and beyond, while promoting open access to knowledge and information, balanced with the responsibility to protect the confidentiality required of an institute of higher learning. ❞