Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Programs
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil.) program is offered by the following Faculties of the University of Kelaniya, under the auspices of FGS:
i. Board of Study in Commerce & Business Management
ii. Board of Study in Humanities
iii. Board of Study in Medical Sciences
iv. Board of Study in Science
v. Board of Study in Social Sciences
vi. Board of Study in Computing
vii. Board of Study in Multidisciplinary
viii. Board of Study in Digital Learning
MPhil. applicants should submit a research proposal to FGS. This will be directed to the relevant Board of Study and department upon consideration. A supervisor will be appointed by the Board of Study (BoS), based on the proposal and a presentation made by the applicant to the senior academics at the Faculty of Graduate Studies. When the applicant is accepted as eligible for the MPhil, s/he becomes a candidate after making the relevant fees. The duration of study for an MPhil is two years, and the program consists mainly of research. Progress reports need to be submitted to FGS via the supervisor, every 06 months. Other requirements for the MPhil are given in the guidelines, website and the letters sent by the FGS. Thesis guidelines are given to each applicant once the eligibility criteria are accepted. The terms thesis and dissertation are interchangeable at the University of Kelaniya.
Course Fee
Application Fee - LKR 2,000/=
People's Bank Account No -055-1001-8066-9229
Board of Study |
Local Students | Foreign Students |
MPhil | MPhil | |
Commerce & Business Management (with effect from 12th September 2017) |
565,000/= | 840,000/= |
Humanities (with effect from 12th September 2017) |
155,000/= | to be notified |
Science (with effect from 12th September 2017) |
155,000/= | to be notified |
Social Sciences (with effect from 12th September 2017) |
255,000/= | to be notified |
Medical Sciences |
200,000/= |
to be notified |
Computing (with effect from 28th October 2019) |
257,000/= | to be notified |
Multidisciplinary Studies (with effect from 18.03.2021) | 297,000/= | USD 3000 |
Digital Learning | 300,000/= | to be notified |
Year Round applications are invited. There is no closing date
Program Duration
Program |
SLQF Level |
Official Program Duration |
Maximum Extensions |
Maximum Re-registration |
Total Duration from the Date of Registration |
MPhil |
11 |
2 Years |
2 Years |
1 Year * |
5 Years |
*The re-registration period is allowed subject to making relevant fees.
Requirements to be Completed
Requirements to be Completed |
MPhil |
Obtaining Ethical Clearance |
Yes |
Number of Progress Reports |
4 |
Number of Progress Presentations |
2 |
Skills Development Program |
Yes |
Publish a full paper in the FGS Journal or in journals included in the ‘guide to finding reputable journals (This regulation is effective for the students registered after 2023.01.01) |
Yes |
Guidelines for Postgraduate Programmes
Local Applicants
Please pay an application fee of Rs. 2000 and submit/email ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) the application
along with;
1. Application Form
2. Proof of payment for the Application fee
3. Research proposal
4. Certified copies of degree/ professional certificates
5. Certified copies of Passport / National Identity Card
6. Certified copies of Birth certificate
7. Certified copies of Research experience
8. Dully filled the conflict of interest form (If you already have supervisors)
Bank details are as follows;
Account Number: 055-1001-8066-9229
Bank: People's Bank
No.59 D.R.Wijewardane Mw,
Colombo - 10
Sri Lanka.
General Tel : 011-2332746, 011-2334278/2446409
SWIFT : PSBKLKLX
FGS Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/FGSKelaniya/
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Processes of FGS related Activities
MPhil/PhD related matters
- MPhil/PhD Application Submission
- Progress Report
- Progress Presentation
- Renewal of Registration
- MPhil to PhD upgrade
- Notification of Submission of Thesis
- Refundable Library Deposit
- Request for Topic Change
- Arrange Proposal Presentation, Progress Presentation & Viva
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Inclusion of Two Reviewers for MPhil/ PhD Proposal, Progress Presentations