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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25Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Nursing Degree Programme for Chinese Students

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Master in Nursing Degree Programme is offered as an SLQF Level 09 qualification. It is designed for Chinese students and carries a minimum duration of one academic ye...

Master's DegreeLevel

Minimum 1 academic year (30 credits)Duration

Full TimeMode

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Medicine & Health Sciences

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26Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Science in Data Science

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Master of Science in Data Science at the Open University of Sri Lanka is designed to provide knowledge, real-world experience, and practical training for work in data...

Master's DegreeLevel

Minimum 2 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall and spring semestersIntake

Computer Science & IT

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27Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Open University of Sri Lanka offers a Master of Science in Energy for Circular Economy as a fully online postgraduate programme. Students gain knowledge and expertise...

Master's DegreeLevel

Two-year (Online Masters)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Engineering

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28Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Science in Nursing Msc N Degree

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Master of Science in Nursing (MSc N) at the Open University of Sri Lanka is a SLQF Level 10 post graduate degree programme for advancing nursing practice. Students st...

Master's DegreeLevel

Minimum 2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

SeptemberIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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29Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Science in Structural Engineering

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Master of Science in Structural Engineering at the Open University of Sri Lanka trains Civil Engineers to apply technical understanding of systems in engineering, des...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 SemestersDuration

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Engineering

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30Master's Degree

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Teacher Education Mte

Open University of Sri Lanka — The Master of Teacher Education (MTE) at the Open University of Sri Lanka is designed to develop professional competencies and practices among teacher educators. The prog...

Master's DegreeLevel

01 yearDuration

Full TimeMode

July 15, (Issuing of Applications); August 15, (Closing Date for Applications)Intake

Education

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31Master's Degree

#20 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Arts Examination December 2025

Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka — This notice concerns the Master of Arts Examination at Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. It provides the examination results for the Master of Arts Examination,...

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32Master's Degree

#20 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Master of Philosophy

Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka — The Master of Philosophy is offered by the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. The program is available through multiple MPhil options, including Buddhist Philosop...

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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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