Faculty of Graduate Studies

The Faculty of Graduate Studies was established in 2011 and prior to that postgraduate research programs were administered by Postgraduate Unit since 2004. At this 41st year of inception of University of Ruhuna, the Faculty of Graduate Studies serves as a well-established faculty managing all postgraduate programs of University of Ruhuna, under all disciplines.
This Faculty is committed to produce high caliber academics and researchers with advanced knowledge in diverse fields to be of service to the nation and mankind. This faculty acts as the administrative center for promoting research and providing courses of study leading to Higher Degrees while coordinating with all other nine faculties of the university. At present there are 186 registered postgraduate students leading to PhD/MPhil and MA research degree programs. The faculty also conducts fifteen postgraduate taught course programs and at present there are 1182 students registered for these degree programs.

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Latest Announcements

Calling Application for Second Semester End Examination - Master of Economics 13th Batch

All students are requested to apply for the above examination on or before 11th November 2024. Application forms and the payment slip can be downloaded from the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.


Calling Applications for the Post of Programmer cum System Analyst / Trainee Programmer cum System Analyst / Management Assistant

Applications will be called from qualified persons for the above posts in the Faculty of Graduate Studies No 115, Sri Dharmarama Mawata, Fort - Matara.













Calling Applications for the PDBA / MBA Examinations (Repeat)

he Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Ruhuna calls applications from the students (Batch Number 01 to Batch Number 17) of the Master of Business Administration to register for the PDBA/MBA Repeat Examinations and the Research Project. Please see the notice for more details.


Second Semester End Examination of the Master of Development Planning Degree Program

All students are requested to apply for the above examination on or before 20th September 2024 and application forms can be downloaded from the Faculty of Graduate Studies website. https://fgs.ruh.ac.lk/






Verification of Examination Results - Master of Business Management

When postgraduate candidates of University of Ruhuna are not satisfied with their results of examination in taught courses, they can apply for verification of results when the results are released. The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) has made arrangements to give their own answer scripts with the relevant marking scheme into their hand for the observation and the FGS is ready to listen & fairly respond to their requests/ claims if any. If you need to apply for result verification, you have to apply before 14th October 2024.



Calling Expressions of Interests in the Development of New Postgraduate Programs - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Ruhuna

The Faculty of Graduate Studies(FGS), University of Ruhuna is calling for Expression of Interest to develop new Post Graduate Programs (PG) aiming to attract suitable PG students. The objective of this initiation is to increase the PG student intake in the UOR which is fairly low with compared to the undergraduate programs. Interested relevant academics / teams may inform the expression of interest to Deputy Register, Faculty of Graduate Studies (piyal@admin.ruh.ac.lk) on or before 15th of October 2024.


Calling application for Second Semester End Examination of Master of Sociology Degree Program - 09th Batch

All students (proper and repeat) are requested to apply for the above examination on or before 20th September 2024 and application forms and payment vouchers can be downloaded from the Faculty of Graduate Studies website. https://fgs.ruh.ac.lk/


(DEADLINE EXTENDED) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree Program - 2024/2025 (ONLY 5 SEATS AVAILABLE)

Due to popular demand, we’ve extended the deadline for our Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program! This is your final opportunity to enroll in a program designed to enhance your leadership and business acumen. Take advantage of this extended opportunity and join a community of ambitious professionals ready to make a mark. The closing date is 15th September 2024.


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