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 - 055-1001-8066-9229
| Board of Study |
Local Students | Foreign Students |
| PhD | PhD | |
| Commerce & Business Management (with effect from 12th September 2017) |
805,000/= | LKR 1,200,000 |
| Humanities (with effect from 12th September 2017) |
230,000/= | LKR 24,000 + USD 3,000 |
| Science (with effect from 12th September 2017) |
230,000/= | LKR 24,000 + USD 3,000 |
| Social Sciences (with effect from 12th September 2017) |
355,000/= | to be notified |
| Medical Sciences |
150,000/= | to be notified |
|
Computing (with effect from 28th October 2019) |
357,000/= | to be notified |
|
Multidisciplinary Studies (with effect from 18.03.2021) |
485,000/= | LKR 700,000/= |
| Digital Learning | 450,000/= | to be notified |
Program Duration
|
Program |
SLQF Level |
Official Program Duration |
Maximum Extensions |
Maximum Re-registration |
Total Duration from the Date of Registration |
|
PhD |
12 |
3 Years |
3 Years |
1 Year * |
7 Years |
*The re-registration period is allowed subject to making relevant fees.
Requirements to be Completed
|
Requirements to be Completed |
PhD |
|
Obtaining Ethical Clearance |
Yes |
|
Number of Progress Reports |
6 |
|
Number of Progress Presentations |
2 |
|
Skills Development Program |
Yes |
Guidelines for Postgraduate Programmes
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