Doctor of Philosophy Phd

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme at the Open University of Sri Lanka is an advanced research degree. It requires the submission of a research proposal that includes background, justification, objectives, research plans, research methodology, and a brief literature review, prepared in consultation with a supervisor.

Minimum duration is 3 years. The programme fee is Rs. 700,0000. 00 (approximately). Admissions are available throughout the year. Applications follow a process where the applicant works with the Head of the Department, prepares a proposal between 1,500 and 2,500 words, and then the proposal is reviewed through departmental committees before a Senate decision.

• A Master of Philosophy Degree in the relevant field, or
• Master’s Degree at Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF) Level 9 or above preferably in the related field with a significant research component, or
• A Bachelor’s Honours Degree of Level 6 in the relevant field with a minimum GPA of 3.00 on the scale 0-4 or Second Class (Lower Division).
• Applicants who do not possess any of the above qualifications, but possesses the following qualifications may be accepted for provisional registration subject to the approval of the Senate.
• A Bachelor’s Honours Degree of Level 6 with a minimum of 30 course credits in a related field, or
• A Bachelor’s Honours Degree of Level 6 with registration for an MPhil Degree.
• An equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate.