About SESA
Software Engineering Students' Association
University of Kelaniya - Faculty of Science
What is SESA?
SESA is the official student society for Software Engineering undergraduates in the Faculty of Science at University of Kelaniya.
Our mission is to help students build both technical ("hard") skills and interpersonal ("soft") skills, encouraging collaboration and creating unity among students throughout their academic journey.
We represent one of the pioneering software engineering degree programmes in Sri Lanka's state university system, fostering innovation and excellence in software engineering education.
Our Vision, Mission & Values
Vision
To produce innovative leaders who are not just technically competent but also problem solvers, socially aware, and capable of leading in various application areas.
Mission
Cultivate educated, skilled software engineers; promote research & innovation; enhance learning through collaboration with industry; encourage community interaction among students and lecturers.
Values
We value collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, social responsibility, and building a supportive community that bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world practice.
About SETU
Software Engineering Teaching Unit
Established in 2017
The Software Engineering Teaching Unit (SETU) was established in September 2017 to handle the Bachelor of Science Honours in Software Engineering degree programme.
SETU emphasizes experiential learning through industrial training, student-led events, and collaborative workshops with industry partners.
Application Domains
- •Net-centric applications
- •Mobile computing
- •Data science & engineering
- •Health informatics
- •Digital games & animation
- •Business engineering
Students engage with core and optional modules drawn from computer science, engineering, and management, preparing them for diverse career paths in the software industry.