Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/PhD) 2024

Entry Qualifications

• Has obtained a Bachelor’s Honours degree (SLQF level 06) from a recognized University/ Institution with First or Second Class Upper Division with a minimum of 30 credits in the relevant field; OR
• Has obtained a Bachelor’s degree (SLQF level 05), with postgraduate qualifications in the relevant field with
  substantial research component acceptable to the Faculty Board and the Senate; OR
• Has obtained a two-year full-time Master’s degree with a substantial research component (SLQF level 10) in the relevant field acceptable to the Faculty Board and the Senate; OR
• Has obtained any other Master’s degree (complying with the requirements of SLQF level 9) in the relevant field with a substantial research component acceptable to the Faculty Board and the Senate; AND
• A good knowledge of English language and satisfactory performance at a selection test and/or interview.

How to Apply

Application form can be downloaded from the Faculty website fgs.cmb.ac.lk. Completed application form along with the certified copies of National Identity Card, Birth Certificate, relevant educational and professional qualifications and work experience (if any) and payment slips should be scanned and sent via email (mphilphd2024@fgs.cmb.ac.lk). In addition, the hard copies of these certified documents 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 on or before 24th September 2023. Please mention the programme name on the left side of the envelope.

Application fee of LKR 8,000/= (Local Students)/ 50 USD  (Foreign Students) can be paid by using the code 318057600004  through any People’s Bank Branch or by using the online payment portal (pay.cmb.ac.lk).

MPhil - Two Years - Level 11
PhD - Three Years - Level 12

Medium of Instructions: English

Download MPhil/PhD Brochure: https://fgs.cmb.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/MPhil_PhD_2024_Brochure.pdf

For More Details: https://fgs.cmb.ac.lk/course/mphil-phd/

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