Masters in Human Rights - MHR 2025/26

Visit our website to apply and get more information: https://fgs.cmb.ac.lk/course/masters-in-human-rights/

Entry Qualifications

1. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University/ Institute in the field of Human Rights; OR
2. Any other Bachelor’s Degree, with prior learning/ work experience in Human Rights; OR
3. Postgraduate Diploma (SLQF 8) from a recognized University/Institute or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Faculty Board and the Senate of the University with prior learning/ work experience in Human Rights; OR
4. Professional qualification in Human Rights from a recognized professional body which is acceptable to the Faculty Board and the Senate of the University with prior learning/work experience in Human Rights; OR
5. Completion of NVQ Level 07 (Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in SLQF) with relevant work experience in Human Rights as determined by the Faculty Board and the Senate of The University; AND

• A good knowledge of English Language and satisfactory performance at a selection test and/or a selection Interview.
• Each application under clauses (iii) and (v) shall be considered on its merit.

How To Apply

Applications can be downloaded from the faculty website (fgs.cmb.ac.lk). Duly completed application form, certified copies of National Identity Card, birth certificate, relevant educational and professional qualifications, and work experience (if any) along with a scanned copy of the payment slip (of application processing fee) should be submitted via Apply Online weblink. (All above documents should be submitted as one PDF document.) Application fee LKR 3000 (Local students) or 40 USD (Foreign students) (non-refundable) can be paid using the code 318141200004 as the reference number at any Peoples' Bank branch or using our online payment portal (pay.cmb.ac.lk),

Apply Online: https://forms.gle/zQNzyL78QuUcJ5RDA

AND
Completed application form and the photocopies of above mentioned original certified documents along with the payment slip should also be sent through the registered post to reach the Senior Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, No 35/30. Prof. Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha, Colombo 07. Please mention the programme name on the left side of the envelope. Apply on or before  20th April 2025.

Course Module

Semester 1

MHR 6101 – Research Methodology
MHR 6102 – Human Rights Theory and Practice
MHR 6103 – International and Domestic Human Rights
MHR 6104 – Human Rights and Human Security

Semester II

MHR 6201 – Forced Migration, Internally Displaced Persons and Refugees
MHR 6202 – Human Rights Protecting Mechanism/ Enforcement

Independent Research Study

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Programme Fee for Local Students

Application Fee: LKR 3,000/-
Registration Fee: LKR 5,000/-
Course Fee: LKR 231,500/-
Library Fee: LKR 1,500/-
Examination Fee: LKR 12,000/-
(Per one paper 2,000*6)
Refundable Library Deposit: LKR 5,000/-
(Rs. 2,500/= per card)

Programme Fee for Foreign Students

Application Fee: 40 USD
Registration Fee: 65USD
Course Fee: 2987 USD
Library Fee: 19 USD
Examination Fee: 155 USD

Refundable Library Deposit: LKR 5,000/-
(Rs. 2,500/= per card)

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