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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Calling Applications for the Master of Sociology Degree Program - 2024/2025

Duly completed applications along with all supporting documents should be sent to ‘Deputy Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Ruhuna, 115, Sri Dharmarama Mawatha, Fort, Matara’ on or before 31st August 2024 along with a receipt of payment of Rs.2000.00 as an application processing fee to the reference number 322092500000011 of University of Ruhuna of Matara - Uyanwaththa branch of the Peoples Bank.


Calling Applications for the Master of Development Planning Degree Program - 2024/2025

Duly completed applications along with all supporting documents should be sent to ‘Deputy Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Ruhuna, 115, Sri Dharmarama Mawatha, Fort, Matara’ on or before 31st August 2024 along with a receipt of payment of Rs.2000.00 as an application processing fee to the reference number 322232500000013 of University of Ruhuna of Matara - Uyanwaththa branch of the Peoples Bank.


Calling application for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) - 2024/2025

Deputy Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Ruhuna No 115, Sri Dharmarama MW, Ginigasmulla, Fort, Matara by handing over the bank slip of Rs.1500/=, Deposited to the collection account of the University of Ruhuna through any branch of People's bank by giving the reference no 322112500000017 on or before 31st July 2024.


Calling application for Second Semester End Examination of Master of Business Management Degree Program - 06th Batch

All students (proper and repeat) are requested to apply for the above examination on or before 5th July 2024 and application forms and payment vouchers can be downloaded from the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.


Calling application for First Semester End Examination of Master of Economics Degree Program - 13th Batch

All students are requested to apply for the above examination on or before 03rd June 2024 and application form can be downloaded from the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.



(DEADLINE EXTENDED) Calling Application for Master of Agricultural Economics and Development (MAED) - 2024

Duly completed applications along with all supporting documents should be sent to ‘Deputy Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Ruhuna, 115, Sri Dharmarama Mawatha, Fort, Matara’ on or before 31st May 2024 along with a receipt of payment of Rs.2000.00 as an application processing fee to the reference number 322182400000011 of University of Ruhuna of Matara-Uyanwaththa branch of the Peoples Bank.



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