The Matara Campus of the SLIIT was established in 2004 and is situated at the heart of the Matara Town [E.H.Cooray Tower , Galle Road (Near the Matara Bodhiya)]. This centre is established for the convenience of students in the Southern province. Thecampus admits upto 150 students for the first two years of the IT degree programme. In addition Short term courses are conducted by Division of Professional Development Programmes.