About Us
A Legacy of Excellence and Global Reach
Founded in 2001, Mercury University has earned a reputation as a specialist in Accounting, Finance, and Management education. Today, Mercury is a globally recognized institution, with a presence that extends beyond Sri Lanka to India, the Maldives, and Qatar through strategic learning partnerships with reputed international institutions.
Mercury takes pride in ensuring that all its graduates are equipped not only with globally recognized qualifications but also with career opportunities — supported through Mercury’s in-house Job Bank. Our students have secured placements in top corporates across Sri Lanka, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Gulf Region, forging successful careers in their fields of expertise.
Our Mission
To nurture all-round professionals and business leaders by devoting ourselves to the discovery, advancement, transmission and application of knowledge that meets the needs of our society and the global community.
Our Vision
To be an integrated world-class education services provider in the Accounting, Finance and Business Management value chain.
Message from the Managing Director
When Mercury was first established in 2001, we had a vision to make it a world-class education services provider in the fields of Accounting, Finance and Business Management. Today, I am proud to acknowledge that we have achieved our goal as we celebrate twenty years of service in the educational sector in Sri Lanka. It is our dedication towards excellence in higher education that helped us get here, and our goals for educational excellence do not end here. This is just the beginning.
At Mercury, our sole focus is on providing a different educational experience for our students in order to mold them into well-rounded accounting and finance professionals who are well equipped to handle the challenges of a competitive work environment
Finally, whether you are a current or prospective student, parent, staff member, alumnus, or one of our many stakeholders, I hope you will benefit from your visit to this site. Please feel free to visit our campus, call or e-mail us and we will do our best to help you.
The choice you make today will determine your tomorrow. I wish you all the best in all your educational endeavors!
Why choose Mercury?
Two Decades of Expertise: Mercury is Sri Lanka’s most trusted provider of globally respected programs such as CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, CFA®, and FRM®.
Industry-Aligned Programs: Every program is shaped by global trends and built in collaboration with industry professionals to ensure practical and relevant learning.
Award-Winning Students: Over 10,000 have been trained. Our students have achieved multiple world and island prizes, making us a consistent leader in academic excellence.
Virtual Learning Excellence: Our digital-first learning platform offers flexibility, premium resources, and exam-focused content powered by BPP UK and other global partners.
Career Pathways & University Recognition: We are recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka and offer affiliated degrees from international universities such as Oxford Brookes University and University of London.
Support Beyond the Classroom: Mercury offers end-to-end guidance — from exemptions and exam registration to career mentoring and work placement support. Flexible online and in-person learning options are also available.