Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programs

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is offered by the following Faculties of the University of Kelaniya, under the auspices of the Faculty of Graduate Studies:

  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

PhD applicants should submit a research proposal to FGS. This will be directed to the relevant Board of Study and department upon consideration. Supervisor/s will be appointed by the Board of Study, once the eligibility of the candidate is accepted, based on the proposal and a presentation made by the applicant to the senior academics at the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The duration of study for a PhD is three years, with extensions possible, on recommendations by the supervisor/s. Progress reports need to be submitted to FGS via the supervisor, every 06 months.  Other requirements for the PhD 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. FGS encourages empirical research by its PhD candidates, so applicants should be prepared to conduct research, and not be dependent solely on library sources or other secondary material. The terms thesis and dissertation are interchangeable at the University of Kelaniya.

Course Fee

Application Fee - LKR 2,000/=

People's Bank Account No - 055-1001-1-0667549

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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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