Department of English

Should possess any of the following:

1. Grade NINE school leaving certificate   OR
2. completion of primary education and certified 2 years work experience AND 
3. passing the selection test

Rs. 45,000 / USD 350    (Can pay in 2 installments)

1. Pay Rs. 1,500 to People’s Bank – Account No. 30 40 28 50 00 02, University of Colombo.

Payment methods:

• Bank counter (cash deposit), OR
• University portal: http://pay.cmb.ac.lk/
  → Select Application Fee – Post Graduate – Faculty of Arts
  → Enter 30 40 28 50 00 02 as Payment Reference

1. Save proof of payment (bank slip/online receipt).
2. Upload the payment slip/receipt (with applicant’s name) and submit.
3. Note: The application fee is non-refundable.
4. Applications must be submitted online only.

Apply before 30th September 2026

Submit your application using the following link

Online application form: https://forms.gle/Cf8j2Zwha444jFTi8

Please note that this is only the application form, but the course registration form will be available on this website, once the selections are finalised.

Office location: Room 115, 1st Floor, New Arts Building, Reid Avenue, University of Colombo
Office hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Closed on Sundays, Mondays & public holidays)

Extension Courses in English Office

Email: extensioncourses@english.cmb.ac.lk 

Our website: https://arts.cmb.ac.lk/extension-programmes-english/ 

Phone: 0112 504735