The inauguration ceremony of the 15th intake of the Post Graduate Degree program of Transportation Engineering Division of the Department of Civil Engineering was held at 9.00 am on 07th October 2016 at Transportation Engineering post graduate lecture room. Prof. J.M.S.J. Bandara - Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. H.R. Pasindu – Head, Transportation Engineering and some other lecturers were present at the ceremony. Following traditional customs, the function started with lighting the oil lamp by distinguished guests. After the welcome speech, Prof. J.M.S.J. Bandara delivered a speech highlighting the importance of conducting effective researches followed by a speech by Dr. Dimantha De Silva, who is the course coordinator.
Transportation Engineering Division offers M.Eng in Highway & Traffic Engineering and MSc. in Transportation Engineering since 1992. 2016/2017 intake is of 25 students.