Developing next-generation clean energy skills and establishing Sri Lanka’s first National Joint Master's Programme in Hydrogen-Enabling Technologies, co-funded by the European Union.
GREEN-HET is an Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education project supporting Sri Lanka’s green transition through the development of the country’s first Joint Master’s Programme in Hydrogen and Enabling Technologies (HET). Bringing together four Sri Lankan and four European universities over a three-year period, the project will build national capacity in hydrogen technologies by combining curriculum innovation, academic staff development, laboratory modernisation, and strong partnerships with industry, policymakers and society.
The new master's programme will equip graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills across the entire hydrogen value chain, including hydrogen production, storage, transport, distribution and utilisation, as well as safety, regulation, policy and economic assessment. Delivered through international collaboration, modern pedagogical approaches, industry engagement and applied research, the programme will prepare highly qualified professionals capable of supporting the emerging hydrogen sector in Sri Lanka and beyond.
GREEN-HET will establish sustainable mechanisms for cooperation between higher education institutions, industry and the public sector, including a National Hydrogen Forum that will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, networking and the dissemination of best practices. The project will strengthen academic and institutional capacities, improve learning and research infrastructure, harmonise educational standards, and create stronger links between education, research, innovation and labour-market needs.
As a result, Sri Lanka will gain its first coordinated national ecosystem for hydrogen-related education and capacity building, supported by an international community of expertise and cross-sectoral collaboration. In the longer term, GREEN-HET is expected to contribute to the implementation of hydrogen policies, stimulate industrial innovation and entrepreneurship, foster the creation of green jobs, and support Sri Lanka's and South Asia's transition towards a competitive, resilient and carbon-neutral economy.
Bridging academic excellence and national energy priorities through structured European-Sri Lankan cooperation.
Establishing the first collaborative Master's programme across four national universities with dual coursework and research thesis tracks.
Curriculum DevelopmentIntensive faculty and technical staff mobilities to European universities, laboratory upgrades, and hands-on hydrogen training.
Staff MobilitiesUniting universities, public utilities, policymakers, and private enterprise into an active national community of practice.
Industry EcosystemA coordinated roadmap of strategic interventions bridging academic innovation, laboratory capacity building, and long-term national sustainability.
Led by Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) with co-leadership from University of Moratuwa and University of Jaffna. Coordinates contractual compliance, financial administration, PSC quarterly convenings, and the Project QA Handbook.
Led by the University of Groningen, and co-led by Virumaa College of Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) and OTH Regensburg. Organizes structured study mobilities, laboratory benchmarking, and technical staff upskilling on advanced hydrogen testbeds.
Led by University of Jaffna and co-led by University of Ruhuna. Focuses on curriculum accreditation, teaching material creation, student enrollment, multi-university credit recognition, and pilot delivery of the Joint MSc.
Led by University of Peradeniya with co-leadership from University of Moratuwa. Oversees the communication of the project, establishes and maintains the project’s visibility and arranges awareness raising through website, media outreach, advertising campaigns, hosting the National Hydrogen Forum, policy briefs, and industrial placement agreements.
Offering Sri Lanka’s first National Joint MSc degree in Hydrogen-Enabling Technologies is confirmed. The programme will be delivered collaboratively across four state universities: University of Peradeniya, University of Jaffna, University of Moratuwa, and University of Ruhuna, supported by leading European partner institutions.
A collaborative alliance connecting 8 universities across Europe and Sri Lanka with 9 national stakeholders.
Recent developments, consortium meetings, and upcoming academic mobilities.
Events & Workshops
The official web portal of the GREEN-HET Erasmus+ project will be unveiled during the international Project Kick-Off Meeting to be held on the 10th of...
Read articleDirect communication points for project administration, academic inquiries, and forum partnerships.
Coordination, grant management, and quality assurance oversight.
National coordination across Sri Lankan universities and Joint MSc lead.
Work Package 4 Lead: project website, media, publications, and portal maintenance.
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