Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Course Details

📌 General Information

⏳ Duration:
• Minimum – 3 years
• Maximum – 6 years
• Extension – 1 additional year beyond the maximum period

🌐 Medium: English & Sinhala

🎓 Number of Credits: 90 Credits

Payment Details

📝 Application Fee: Rs. 2,500
• 🌍 International Candidates: USD 20

🧾 Registration Fee
• Rs. 5,000
• 🌍 International Candidates: USD 25

🎓 Total Course Fee
• Rs. 425,000
• 🌍 International Candidates: USD 3,500
(USD 2,000 + USD 1,500)

💳 Installment Plan (Local & International)
The total course fee can be paid in four (04) installments:

1️⃣ First Installment:
• Rs. 110,000 – payable at registration

2️⃣ Second Installment:
• Rs. 110,000 – payable before the commencement of the second academic year

3️⃣ Third Installment:
• Rs. 105,000 – payable before the commencement of the third academic year

4️⃣ Fourth Installment:
• Rs. 100,000 – payable before the end of the third academic year

🏛️ Special Payment Structure
📌 Applicable for candidates holding permanent positions at:
• Central Cultural Fund
• Department of Archaeology
• Department of National Museum

🎓 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD – Research)
• Total Fee: Rs. 375,000
• (Rs. 100,000 + Rs. 100,000 + Rs. 87,500 + Rs. 87,500)

💳 Installment Plan:

1️⃣ First Installment:
• Rs. 100,000 – payable at registration

2️⃣ Second Installment:
• Rs. 100,000 – payable before the commencement of the second academic year

3️⃣ Final Installments:
• Rs. 175,000 – payable before submitting the thesis 📝

⚠️ Note:
If the respective institute pays on behalf of the student, they are obliged to pay the full course fee of Rs. 400,000 💼✔️