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

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Program Duration

*The re-registration period is allowed subject to making relevant fees.

Requirements to be Completed

Guidelines for Postgraduate Programmes

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Processes of FGS related Activities

MPhil/PhD related matters

1. MPhil/PhD Application Submission
2. Progress Report
3. Progress Presentation
4. Renewal of Registration
5. MPhil to PhD upgrade
6. Notification of Submission of Thesis
7. Refundable Library Deposit
8. Request for Topic Change
9. Arrange Proposal Presentation, Progress Presentation & Viva