University of Colombo MPhil / PhD Programme 2027 – FGS

University of Colombo MPhil  PhD Programme 2027
Postgraduate Research Admissions 2027 ⏳ Closing: 15.10.2026

University of Colombo MPhil / PhD Programme 2027 – Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)

🏛️ Authority: Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo 🎓 Levels: SLQF Level 11 (MPhil) & Level 12 (PhD) 📅 Closing Date: 15 October 2026
🇱🇰 සිංහල සාරාංශය

කොළඹ විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයේ පශ්චාද් උපාධි අධ්‍යයන පීඨය (FGS) මඟින් පවත්වනු ලබන දර්ශනපති (MPhil) සහ ආචාර්ය උපාධි (PhD) පාඨමාලාවල 2027 බඳවා ගැනීම සඳහා සුදුසුකම්ලත් විද්වතුන් සහ වෘත්තිකයින්ගෙන් අයදුම්පත් කැඳවා ඇත. සති අන්තයේ ඉංග්‍රීසි මාධ්‍යයෙන් පවත්වනු ලබන මෙම පර්යේෂණ උපාධි වැඩසටහන සඳහා sims.cmb.ac.lk/fgs/registration ඔස්සේ මාර්ගගතව ලියාපදිංචි වී, සම්පූර්ණ කරන ලද මුද්‍රිත අයදුම්පත සහ ලේඛන 2026 ඔක්තෝබර් 15 දිනට පෙර ලියාපදිංචි තැපෑලෙන් යොමු කළ යුතුය.

🇱🇰 தமிழ் சுருக்கம்

கொழும்புப் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் பட்டப்பின்படிப்புக்கள் பீடத்தினால் (FGS) நடாத்தப்படும் முது தத்துவமாணி (MPhil) மற்றும் கலாநிதி (PhD) கற்கைநெறிகளுக்கான 2027 ஆம் ஆண்டு அனுமதிக்கான விண்ணப்பங்கள் கோரப்பட்டுள்ளன. வார இறுதி நாட்களில் ஆங்கில மொழியில் நடாத்தப்படும் இவ்வாய்வு கற்கைநெறிக்கு sims.cmb.ac.lk/fgs/registration ஊடாக இணையவழியில் விண்ணப்பித்து அச்சிடப்பட்ட விண்ணப்பப் படிவத்தை உரிய ஆவணங்களுடன் 2026 ஒக்டோபர் 15 ஆம் திகதிக்கு முன்னர் பதிவுத் தபாலில் அனுப்பி வைக்க வேண்டும்.

📌 Key Overview & Vital Details
Awarding Body University of Colombo
Academic Faculty Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)
Degrees Offered MPhil & PhD (2027 Intake)
SLQF Levels SLQF Level 11 (MPhil) / Level 12 (PhD)
Medium & Mode English (Onsite – Weekends)
Commencement January 2027
Application Fee LKR 8,000 / USD 50
Closing Date 15 October 2026
🎓 Eligibility Criteria & Admission Pathways

Tailored for professionals and academics in higher education teaching, research, corporate leadership, public administration, and strategic policy development. Applicants must satisfy at least one (01) of the following pathways:

  • A Bachelor’s Honours degree (SLQF Level 06) from a recognized university or institute with a First Class or Second Class (Upper Division), including a minimum of 30 credits in the relevant discipline; OR
  • A Bachelor’s degree (SLQF Level 05) supplemented by postgraduate qualifications in the relevant field with a substantial research component acceptable to the Faculty Board and the Senate; OR
  • 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
  • Any other Master’s degree complying with SLQF Level 09 requirements in the relevant field with a substantial research component acceptable to the Faculty Board and the Senate.
Mandatory Prerequisites: Demonstrated English language proficiency and satisfactory performance in the institutional selection test and/or interview conducted by the FGS Selection Board.
🔬 Programme Structure & Upgrading Pathway
  • Initial Research Methodology: Admitted candidates will follow a compulsory course in Research Methodology during the first 6 to 8 months while formulating and refining their comprehensive research proposal under the guidance of an assigned academic supervisor.
  • Upgrading to PhD: Whether a candidate completes the degree at the MPhil level (2 Years) or is permitted to upgrade to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD - 3 Years) is decided strictly on their research output, formal progress presentations, and evaluations during the first two academic years.
Programme Level Standard Duration Local Students (LKR) Foreign Students (USD)
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Two (02) Years LKR 918,000/= USD 4,690
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Three (03) Years LKR 1,377,000/= USD 7,035

*Note: Non-refundable Application Fee: LKR 8,000/= (Foreign: USD 50). Refundable Library Deposit: LKR 5,000/=.

💳 Application Fee Settlement Details

Deposit the non-refundable processing fee of LKR 8,000/= (Local candidates) or USD 50 (Foreign candidates) through one of the following methods:

Option 1 (Branch Deposit): Any branch of People's Bank island-wide.
• Account Reference Code: 318058800009
• Beneficiary: University of Colombo

Option 2 (Online Payment Gateway): Settle online via the official university payment portal at pay.cmb.ac.lk.
📝 Dual Application Procedure: Online & Postal
  1. Fee Payment: Pay the non-refundable processing fee of LKR 8,000/= via People's Bank or online at pay.cmb.ac.lk and obtain the payment slip/receipt.
  2. Form Preparation: Download the MPhil/PhD application form from the FGS portal and complete all sections thoroughly.
  3. Digital Compilation: Merge into a single PDF document: completed application form, original payment slip, certified copies of Birth Certificate & NIC/Passport, certified degree certificates and academic transcripts, work experience letters, and the consent letter from your prospective academic research supervisor.
  4. Online Submission: Upload the single compiled PDF through the registration portal at sims.cmb.ac.lk/fgs/registration.
  5. Postal Submission: Send the signed physical application, certified copies of all credentials, and the original payment slip via Registered Post to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Mark "MPhil/PhD Programme – 2027" on the top left corner of the envelope.
⚠️ Strict Application Deadline: Both online registration and physical registered post submissions must be finalized on or before 15th October 2026. Applications missing supervisor consent, uncertified academic transcripts, or submitted without the valid application payment receipt will be rejected without notification.
🔗 Official Application Links & Downloads

Direct links to the University of Colombo registration system and faculty documents:

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can an applicant register directly for a PhD degree?
All research candidates initially register at the MPhil level and complete compulsory research methodology units. Upgrading to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) occurs based on research performance, progress presentations, and evaluations during the first two academic years.
2. Is it mandatory to submit both online and postal applications?
Yes. Candidates must complete the digital upload on sims.cmb.ac.lk/fgs/registration AND dispatch the signed hard copy along with the original bank payment slip and certified documents via Registered Post.
3. What are the account details for paying the LKR 8,000 application fee?
Payments can be made at any People's Bank branch using Account Reference Code 318058800009 (University of Colombo) or online via pay.cmb.ac.lk.
📞 Issuing Authority & Postal Submission Address
University University of Colombo
Faculty Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)
Telephone Inquiry (+94) 11 205 8660
Inquiry Email mphilphd2027@fgs.cmb.ac.lk
📬 Postal Submission Address:
Deputy Registrar,
Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo,
No. 35/30, Prof. Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha, Colombo 07.
(Clearly endorse "MPhil/PhD Programme – 2027" on the top left corner of the envelope)
Disclaimer: GovInfo.lk is an independent educational and civic news portal in Sri Lanka. We are not directly affiliated with the University of Colombo or the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS). Prospective candidates must verify research prerequisites, supervisor allocations, and fee guidelines directly via fgs.cmb.ac.lk.