Admission for Postgraduate Research Programme

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) & Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – 2024

Applications are invited from qualified persons for enrollment to the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research programmes offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna in the disciplines listed below.

Agriculture Related Fields:

Agricultural Biology, Plant Protection, Biotechnology, Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Science, Food Science, Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Water Management, Animal Science, Agronomy, Bio-statics

Arts Related Fields:

Archaeology, Anthropology, Christian Civilization, Dance, Drama and Theatre Arts, Economics, Education, English Literature, English Language Teaching, Fine Arts (Art History & Aesthetic), Geography, Hindu Civilization, Hindu Philosophy, History, Linguistics, Media Studies, Music, Political Science, Psychology, Saiva Siddhanta, Sanskrit, Sociology, Tamil

Engineering Related Fields:

Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Management Related Fields:

Accounting, Business Technology Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Information Technology for Management, Marketing

Science Related Fields:

Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Fisheries Science, Information Communication Technology, Material Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Zoology, Physical Education

Medium Tamil / English

Duration Full Time (MPhil – 02 years : PhD – 03 years) / Part Time (MPhil – 03 years : PhD – 04 years)

Total Fees

MPhil (Social Science/Management Field)	189,000/- (8,000/- : Library Deposit – Refundable)
MPhil (Pure/Applied Science Field)	249,000/- (18,000/- : Library & Lab Deposits – Refundable)
PhD (Social Science / Management Field)	267,000/- (8,000/- : Library Deposit – Refundable)
PhD (Pure/Applied Science Field)	327,000/- (18,000/- : Library & Lab Deposits – Refundable)

Applications

Relevant information and prescribed application forms could be obtained from the Senior Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna (T.P. : 021 222 3608) either in person or post, on a payment of Rs. 3500/- per application form on submission of receipt in support of the payment to the University Account number.

Application forms and other details will also be available in the Faculty web site www.grad.jfn.ac.lk. Those who wish to send the downloaded application form should attach money order/ postal order for Rs. 3500/- drawn in favour of the Bursar, University of Jaffna or the receipt in support of the payment (3500/-) to the University Account number.

Duly completed applications should be sent to the Senior Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Thirunelvely by registered post or by hand in the office hours. The research programme applied for should be indicated as “Application for MPhil / PhD– 2024” on the top left hand corner of the envelop.

Guidance for the payment

[1] For Payment of Local Candidates

Please pay at any branch of the People’s Bank Island wide using the usual deposit slip.
Fill your personal information in the slip and use reference no in place of account number.
Take and keep a photocopy of the slip with you before providing it to the university.

Reference Number

		Amount	Reason for Payment
MPhil	190002370001477	3500/-	MPhil Application
PhD	190002360001487	3500/-	PhD Application

[2] For Payment of Foreign Candidates

If you send payment from foreign, please follow the instructions given below:

Following Information should be followed to Deposit the Payment
Bank Name: People’s Bank, Sri Lanka
Branch Code: 162
Swift Code: PSBKLKLX
Bank Account Name: University of Jaffna
Bank Account Number: 162100310000891
Reference No: printed as above

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