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Institute of Surveying & Mapping - Diyatalawa
Welcome to the Institute of Surveying & Mapping, Diyatalawa (ISMD). ISMD is the first academic institute in Sri Lanka to award Diplomas and Degrees in Surveying and Mapping-related fields. It offers state-of-the-art facilities and is led by highly qualified, experienced, and skilled professionals. Our programs cover various disciplines, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), Geodesy, and Land Surveying.
DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
The Institute of Surveying and Mapping, Diyatalawa (ISMD) is a premier institution specializing in field of Surveying and Mapping, dedicated to producing skilled academic and technical professionals for global challenges. As the 30th Director, I oversee this prestigious organization, which boasts a talented and qualified staff committed to excellence in Surveying and Mapping.
The ISMD has earned a solid reputation for providing high-quality education and training to students, blending theoretical and practical knowledge with modern technology. Its degree programs are designed to meet global demands, and its mission is to become a leader in Geo-informatics, evaluation, and research in South Asian region by providing technical expertise, consultancy, and capacity-building training. Read more..
Notices
"Get Your Custom Maps"
Are you in need of detailed, high quality maps tailored to your requirements? Our Special Mapping Branch is here to help!
Please do not hesitate to contact Customer Service Centre. (Tel 011-2369015)
June 24, 2025
Our Vision
"...To be the focal point in Geo informatics Education, Training and Research in the South Asian Region aiming to produce Professional Expertise in 2025..."
Our Mission
"...Planning and conducting training courses relating to Geo-informatics, Updating Educational curriculums, Guidance in developing professional Capacity building and Providing Technical Expertise and consultancy services..."
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Research Repository
The Research Repository of the Institute of Surveying & Mapping (ISMD) serves as a comprehensive digital archive, showcasing scholarly publications, research findings, and academic contributions in the fields of Surveying, Mapping, Geodesy, GIS, and Remote Sensing. It provides an accessible platform for researchers, students, and professionals to explore and contribute to the advancement of geospatial sciences.
Tree planting program held at the Institute of Surveying & Mapping on 21st March 2025 in conjunction with Surveyor's Day.
The Institute of Surveying & Mapping, Diyatalawa successfully hosted an educational visit by the Naval & Maritime Academy, Trincomalee on 08th May 2025.
An educational visit by the Marksmanship
and Sniper Training School, Diyatalawa was successfully conducted at the Institute of Surveying & Mapping, Diyatalawa on 09th May 2025.
One Day Educational Visit of Surveying & Geo informatics Students from Kotelawala Defense university
On May 15, 2025, a group of 69 students from the Surveying & Geo-Informatics Department of Kotelawala Defence University visited the Institute of Surveying & Mapping (ISM), Diyatalawa.
The inauguration ceremony of the Prerequisite Course (PC 02) for Surveying Graduates was held on May 14, 2025, at Lecture Hall B, Institute of Surveying & Mapping (ISM), Diyatalawa.
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