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The main objective of the PhD courses is to train specialists who can engage in high quality research in one of the specialization offered at PGIAR.
Aims and objectives of the PhD courses:
The main objective of the PhD courses is to train specialists who can engage in high-level research in
one of the following specializations offered at PGIAR:
Archaeology (AR) | Museology (MU) | Heritage (HR) | Art History (AH)
Course Details
⏳ Duration:
• Minimum – 3 years
• Maximum – 6 years
• Extension – 1 additional year beyond the maximum period
🌐 Medium: English & Sinhala
🎓 Number of Credits: 90 Credits
🏛️ Admission Criteria: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
🏛️ Admission Criteria: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
To be eligible for admission to the PhD program, applicants must meet one of the following academic requirements:
🎓 Academic Requirements
🎓 Academic Requirements
Option 1: Master of Philosophy (MPhil) A two-year Master of Philosophy (Research) degree in a relevant subject.
Option 2: Master of Arts (MA) A two-year Master of Arts (Research) degree in a relevant subject.
Option 3: Two-Year Master of Science (MSc) A two-year Master of Science (Course Work and Research) degree in a relevant subject, including the successful completion of a minimum of 2 qualifying papers.
Option 4: One-Year MSc or MA A one-year Master of Science or Master of Arts (Course work and Research) degree in a relevant subject, including the successful completion of a minimum of 4 qualifying papers as approved by the PGIAR Board of Studies.
📝 Definition of "Relevant Subjects"
📝 Definition of "Relevant Subjects"
The eligibility of your previous degree depends on your chosen PhD specialization at the PGIAR:
🗿 For Archaeology: Archaeology, History, Sociology, Geology, Geography, Geomorphology, Ecology, Palaeoecology, Pedology, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology.
🏛️ For Museology: Archaeology, History, Anthropology, Tourism, Fine Arts, Science (Chemistry, Biology, Botany).
🏺 For Heritage Studies: Archaeology, History, Art History, Anthropology, Architecture, Science (Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology), Engineering, Technology, Management.
🎨 For Art History: Archaeology, Design, Anthropology, Architecture, Literature, Languages, Sociology, Fine Arts, History.
📌 Additional Information
📌 Additional Information
Pre-requisites: None.
Initial Registration: Applicants without an MPhil (those applying under Options 2, 3, or 4) are typically registered initially as MPhil leading to PhD.
Qualifying Papers: If you are required to sit for qualifying papers, you will need to register for specified course units offered in the PGIAR’s Postgraduate Diploma or MSc programs.
💰 Fees & Payment Details (PhD)
💰 Fees & Payment Details (PhD)
These mandatory fees must be settled at the beginning of the application and enrollment process.
Application Fee: Rs. 2,500 (International: USD 20)
Registration Fee: Rs. 5,000 (International: USD 25)
🎓 Standard Course Fee
🎓 Standard Course Fee
Total Course Fee: Rs. 425,000 (International: USD 3,500)
Payment Plan (4 Installments):
First Installment: Rs. 110,000 — Payable at registration.
Second Installment: Rs. 110,000 — Payable before the start of the 2nd academic year.
Third Installment: Rs. 105,000 — Payable before the start of the 3rd academic year.
Fourth Installment: Rs. 100,000 — Payable before the end of the 3rd academic year.
🏛️ Special Payment Structure (Government Staff)
🏛️ Special Payment Structure (Government Staff)
This discounted rate is exclusively for permanent employees of the Central Cultural Fund (CCF), Department of Archaeology, and Department of National Museum.
Total Discounted Fee: Rs. 375,000
Installment Plan:
First Installment: Rs. 100,000 — Payable at registration.
Second Installment: Rs. 100,000 — Payable before the start of the 2nd academic year.
Final Balance: Rs. 175,000 — Payable before submitting the final thesis.
⚠️ Important Notice: If your employer/institute is paying the fees on your behalf, the special concession does not apply. The institute is obligated to pay a total course fee of Rs. 400,000.
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