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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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Miscellaneous New
Calling Quotations for Curtains for the Conference Hall, Faculty of Graduate Studies

The Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Ruhuna invites sealed quotations from qualified suppliers for the supply and installation of double- layer curtains for its Conference Hall located at: No. 115, Sri Dharmarama Road, Ginigasmulla, Fort, Matara, Sri Lanka. Please refer the notice below for more details

Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry New
(RESULTS RELEASED) Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry Second Semester End Examination - November/December 2025

Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry New
Verification of Results - Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry Second Semester End Examination

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. Please refer the notice below for more details.

Master of Business Administration New
Calling Applications for Year I Third Semester Examination of the Master of Business Administration Degree Program

All students (proper and repeat) are requested to apply for the above examination on or before 6th April 2026 and application forms and payment vouchers can be downloaded from the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.

Master of Business Administration New
Calling Applications for Year II Fifth Semester Examination of the Master of Business Administration Degree Program

All students (proper and repeat) are requested to apply for the above examination on or before 6th April 2026 and application forms and payment vouchers can be downloaded from the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.

Miscellaneous
Calling Applications for the Joint PhD Programme between UGC, Sri Lanka and RMIT, Australia - 2026

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) an Australian higher education institution ranked 125 in the world (QS world ranking 2026) has partnered with University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka to train eligible academics, researchers and administrative staff of Sri Lankan Universities through a joint PhD program. This programme offers 15 PhD scholarships for permanent academic and administrative staff. Please refer the advertisement below for more details.

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