Postgraduate Research Degree Programs at the University of Moratuwa
- Master of Science (with a major component of research), a one-year, full time (or two-year part time) program – MSc.
- Master of Philosophy, a two-year, full-time (or three-year, part-time) program – MPhil.
- Doctor of Philosophy, a three-year, full-time (or five-year part-time) program – PhD.
You may choose to carry out your research within any of the twelve (12) Departments of the Faculty of Engineering, four (4) Departments of the Faculty of Architecture, three (3) Departments of the Faculty of Information Technology, or three (3) Departments of the Faculty of Business.
Apply online
If you have chosen a potential supervisor, have the proposal ready, and have identified the course modules for your program, you may go on to complete the online application.
The following supporting documents will be required
- A scanned, passport-sized, colour photograph (3.5 X 4.5 CM, 300 dpi)
- Scanned academic transcript(s)
- Scanned certificates of any professional qualifications that you have indicated in your application
- Letter of leave from your employer (if applicable)
- Any other documents in support of your application
You will also need names, designations, email addresses and contact numbers of two non-related referees. Please note that you should not designate any of your supervisors as referees. When you submit your application, an email will be sent to the two referees to complete an online report.
You may save and exit the application process at any time. If you do so, you will be assigned an Application Reference Number, which you can use to recommence your application at a later time.
Further detailed guidelines on filling the application are available on the form itsef.
After submitting your completed application, you will be given further instructions on printing your application and submitting it to your supervisor along with certified copies of supporting documents.
Applications may be submitted at any time.
