The department offers M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes in Political Science by research. Candidates, with necessary qualifications, can apply through the Academic and Publications branch of the university.

Department will assign supervisors to selected candidates. Post-graduate scholars are expected to work closely with supervisors throughout the programme of study.

The department may also offer fee-levying study courses for post-gradate students to enhance their subject knowledge and skills in research.

We encourage prospective post-graduate candidates to consult the department before applying and selecting their areas of research as well as research topics.

Prospective candidates who do not have qualifications to directly register for a post-graduate degree can sit for the Master of Arts Qualifying (MAQ) examination in order to obtain the entry qualification. Candidates can select papers for the written M. A. Q. examination in consultation with the Head of the Department or Post-Graduate coordinator.

Current Postgraduate Programs

Programme Name – MPhil/PhD Programme – Department of Political Science and Public Policy
Academic Year – 2026
Coordinator Name – Ms. Anjali Korala
Coordinator email address – mphilphdcoordinator@poli.cmb.ac.lk
Application Fee – 3000 LKR
Programme Code – 300491400 (should be credited to the University of Colombo Main Collection Account at any People’s Bank branch.)
Deadline – April 30, 2026
Registration Link

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