Oxford Chester Uni of Higher Education (OCU) is a higher education
initiative based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, strategically designed to bring
globally recognized, industry-aligned degree programs to the Sri Lankan
market in partnership with international universities.
OCU is a subsidiary of the IMA Education Institute, which has been
successfully operating for over 15 years as one of Sri Lanka’s leading private
education providers. IMA has delivered professional diplomas, Advanced
Level Learning programs, and specialized training across disciplines such as
Arts, Commerce, and Technology.
Notably, IMA pioneered blended, online and accelerated Advanced Level
programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, empowering thousands of
students excluded from traditional education systems. Over time, IMA has
built a student database exceeding 10,000 individuals who have sat or are
preparing to sit for their Advanced Level examinations, forming a ready
recruitment base for OCU’s international degree programs.
This affiliation allows OCU to immediately leverage IMA’s credibility,
infrastructure, and student network to ensure the success of all international
degree programs.
To deliver globally recognized and industry-aligned degree programs in Sri Lanka, equipping students, government employees, and corporate profes sionals with qualifications that enhance career growth and global mobility
To position OCU as a trusted platform connecting Sri Lankan learners with high-quality, globally recognized education, fostering career advance ment and stronger academic and cultural links with international partners