NILIS offers the following courses in Library Science.
- Masters in Library and Information Science (MLS)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science (PGLIS)
- Diploma in Library and Information Management (DLIM)
- Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management (HDLIM)*
- Diploma in Public Librarianship (DPL)
- Advanced Certificate in Public Librarianship (ACPL)
| Course | Duration | Medium | Centers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLS | Two years | Eng | Colombo | WD/WE |
| PGLIS | One year | Eng/Sin | Colombo | Saturday |
| DLIM | One year | Sin/Tam | Colombo | Sunday |
| HDLIM-P1 | One year | Sin/Tam | Colombo, Badulla | Sunday |
| HDLIM-P2 | One year | Sin/Tam | Colombo | Sunday |
| DPL | One year | Sin/Tam | Colombo | Sunday |
| ACPL | Six Months | Sin/Tam | Colombo | Saturday |
* LIM is a two tier program, each tier named as Part 1 and Part 2.
** Conducting courses in regional centers depends on the student enrollment.
WD = Week Day, WE = Week End