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


Verification of Examination Results - Master of Business Management First 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. Please refer the notice below for more details.



Calling Applications for Examinations of the Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry Degree Program

All eligible proper students registered for the above degree program are requested to apply for the respective examinations on or before 14th November 2025. Application forms and payment vouchers can be downloaded from the Faculty website.


Calling Applications for Examinations of the Master of Business Administration Degree Program (20th Batch)

All eligible proper students registered for the above degree program are requested to apply for the respective examinations on or before 14th November 2025. Application forms and payment vouchers can be downloaded from the Faculty website.


Calling for Applications from Among Teachers at Postgraduate Level in the Boards of Study of the Faculty

Applications are hereby invited among teachers at postgraduate level in the Boards of Study of the Faculty. Please refer the notice below for more details.



Master of Science in Green Technology Second Batch 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. Please refer the notice below for more details.


Grace Period and Repeat Examinations of the Master of Arts in Peace and Development Studies Degree Program

The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS), University of Ruhuna, is pleased to inform all students who were enrolled in the Master of Arts in Peace and Development Studies program (By-Law No. MsRHSS 01-2016) that the University Senate has approved a special concession to provide a final opportunity to complete the degree requirements. Please refer the notice below for more details.


Calling Applications for Examinations of the Master of Economics Degree Program

All proper and repeat students registered for the above degree program are requested to apply for the respective examinations on or before 10th November 2025. Application forms and payment vouchers can be downloaded from the Faculty website.


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