32 Best Master's Programs in Sri Lanka

32 Master's courses are taught at 5 universities in Sri Lanka; the most common length is 1 year. Courses from University of Sri Jayawardenapura, University of Jaffna and Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIT) come first, because those universities rank highest.

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1Master's Degree

#3 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance

University of Sri Jayawardenapura — The Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance is delivered through the Applied Finance Program Unit of the Department of Finance in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the Unive...

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Professional Accounting & Finance

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2Master's Degree

#3 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Graduate Diploma in Criminology Criminal Justice

University of Sri Jayawardenapura — The Graduate Diploma in Criminology Criminal Justice at the University of Sri Jayawardenepura focuses on criminology and criminal justice.Applications require an online f...

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Law

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3Master's Degree

#3 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Graduate Diploma in Evaluation

University of Sri Jayawardenapura — The Graduate Diploma in Evaluation at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura aims to generate a stream of academically trained evaluation professionals in Sri Lanka. It pr...

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4Master's Degree

#3 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management

University of Sri Jayawardenapura — The Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management is a postgraduate diploma programme affiliated with the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce and offered by the Faculty...

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1 yearDuration

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Business & Management

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5Master's Degree

#3 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Graduate Diploma in Monitoring Evaluation

University of Sri Jayawardenapura — The University of Sri Jayawardenepura offers a Graduate Diploma in Monitoring Evaluation. The course is positioned within the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and it focuses...

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6Master's Degree

#3 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Entrepreneurship

University of Sri Jayawardenapura — The Master of Entrepreneurship is a Master’s Degree offered by the Department of Entrepreneurship at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. It is positioned within busine...

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7Master's Degree

#3 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka

University of Sri Jayawardenapura — The Master of Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka is delivered by the Department of Entrepreneurship at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The department is described as th...

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8Master's Degree

#3 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Professional Accounting Mpacc 2017

University of Sri Jayawardenapura — The Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) is a master’s-level qualification in accounting offered by the Department of Accounting, University of Sri Jayewardenepura....

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9Master's Degree

#3 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Professional Accounting Mpacc Degree

University of Sri Jayawardenapura — The Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) is a Master’s Degree in Professional Accounting offered by the Department of Accounting in the Faculty of Management Studies...

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10Master's Degree

#7 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Clean Energy Technologies Programme in Collaboration with Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

University of Jaffna — The University of Jaffna offers a Master of Clean Energy Technologies programme in collaboration with Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. The University of Jaf...

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1 year (Master of Clean Energy Technologies; taught coursesDuration

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Science

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11Master's Degree

#9 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

After Your First Degree Postgraduate Degrees

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIT) — Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIT) offers postgraduate degree programmes for students after their first degree. Postgraduate options include PGd, MSc, M...

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12Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Graduate Diploma in Bilingual Education

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Graduate Diploma in Bilingual Education at the Open University of Sri Lanka is a postgraduate programme delivered by the Postgraduate Institute of English. Students s...

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13Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Graduate Diploma in Education

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Graduate Diploma in Education at the Open University of Sri Lanka provides professional training for graduate teachers and other graduates working in education. It is...

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Minimum One academic year(15 months)Duration

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14Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management (PGDELM) at the Open University of Sri Lanka develops professional competencies and practices in educational...

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12 MonthsDuration

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Business & Management

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15Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice in English

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice in English at The Open University of Sri Lanka is designed to upskill the English language proficiency of working profession...

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One year with more than 250 hoursDuration

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16Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Graduate Diploma in Special Needs Education

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Graduate Diploma in Special Needs Education is a fifteen-month programme offered by the Department of Special Needs Education in the Faculty of Education. It is desig...

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17Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Arts in Development Studies and Public Policy

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Master of Arts in Development Studies and Public Policy at the Open University of Sri Lanka is designed to build knowledge, skills, and research capacity in developme...

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2 YearsDuration

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Economics & Public Policy

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18Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Arts in Education

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Master of Arts in Education is a 60 credits postgraduate programme in Education. It has two levels: Level 9 coursework, and Level 10 with two taught courses and a res...

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19Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Arts in Teaching English As a Second Language

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (MA TESL) at the Open University of Sri Lanka is designed for educators who teach English as a second language...

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2 years (minimum)Duration

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20Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Arts in Teaching Literature in a Second Language Context

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Open University of Sri Lanka offers a Master of Arts in Teaching Literature in a Second Language Context through the Postgraduate Institute of English. Students study...

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MA/TLSC: Min. 2 yearsDuration

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21Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Business Public Administration

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Commonwealth Executive Master of Business / Public Administration programme offers two two-year postgraduate degrees: the Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Ad...

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02 yearsDuration

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Business & Management

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22Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Education in Special Needs Education Degree Programme

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Master of Education in Special Needs Education Degree Programme at the Open University of Sri Lanka is a Level 10 study programme focused on Special Needs Education a...

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02 YearsDuration

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23Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Energy Management

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Master of Energy Management at the Open University of Sri Lanka is a one-year postgraduate study programme aimed at providing theoretical knowledge and skills in ener...

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1 yearDuration

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Business & Management

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24Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Laws in Criminal Justice Administration

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Master of Laws in Criminal Justice Administration is a postgraduate Law programme that includes forensic medicine topics and related sciences. Students study Penology...

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02 YearsDuration

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Business & Management

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How these courses are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Sri Jayawardenapura is cited most (231,593 citations).

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Education (8), Business & Management (7), Professional Accounting & Finance (3) and Medicine & Health Sciences (2). The usual length is 1 year and 02 Years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (38% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (25% of courses with a stated intake). Open University of Sri Lanka offers the widest choice, with 19 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's in Sri Lanka?

University of Sri Jayawardenapura (#3 in Sri Lanka), University of Jaffna (#7 in Sri Lanka) and Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIT) (#9 in Sri Lanka) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Master's course take in Sri Lanka?

Most listed courses run 1 year, with 02 Years the next most common.

When do Master's courses start in Sri Lanka?

Fall is the main intake — 38% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's courses in Sri Lanka?

Open University of Sri Lanka, with 19, ahead of University of Sri Jayawardenapura (9).

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