University of Jaffna MPhil & PhD Admission 2026 – Application, Eligibility & Fees
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Master of Philosophy (MPhil) &
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Admission for Postgraduate Research Programme
Applications are invited from qualified persons for enrolment to the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research programmes offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna.
Applications are accepted in a wide range of approved research disciplines covering Agriculture, Arts, Engineering, Environmental Science, Management, Medical and Science fields.
PhD: 3 / 4 Years
🏫 Full-Time
MPhil: 02 YearsPhD: 03 Years
💼 Part-Time
MPhil: 03 YearsPhD: 04 Years
🌱 Agriculture Related Fields
Agricultural Biology, Agronomy, Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Economics, Biotechnology, Food Science, Plant Protection, Soil Science and Water Management.
🎨 Arts Related Fields
Archaeology, Anthropology, Christian Civilization, Dance, Drama and Theatre Arts, Economics, English Language Teaching, Art History, Geography, Hindu Civilization, Hindu Philosophy, History, Linguistics, Media Studies, Music, Political Science, Saiva Siddhanta, Sanskrit, Sociology and Tamil.
⚙️ Engineering Related Fields
Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
🌍 Environmental Related Field
Environmental Science.
📊 Management Related Fields
Accounting, Business Technology Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Information Technology for Management and Marketing.
🧬 Medical Related Fields
Medical Parasitology, Medical Microbiology, Nursing and Pharmacy.
🔬 Science Related Fields
Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Fisheries Science, Information Communication Technology, Material Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Zoology and Physical Education.
🎓 MPhil
A candidate should possess one of the recognised qualifications, including:
- A Bachelor's Honours Degree with at least 30 credits in the relevant field of research.
- A Bachelor's Honours Degree with at least 30 credits in a related field, together with successful completion of a qualifying examination.
- A Bachelor's Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 0–4 scale, together with the prescribed qualifying requirements.
- A relevant Postgraduate Certificate or higher qualification such as a Postgraduate Diploma or Master's Degree.
- Certain recognised National Vocational Qualifications may also be considered subject to the University's prescribed academic and qualifying requirements.
🎓 PhD
A candidate should possess one of the recognised qualifications, including:
- A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in the relevant field of research.
- A Master's Degree in the relevant field containing the required research component.
- A Bachelor's Honours Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 0–4 scale, subject to requirements determined by the Senate.
- An eligible MPhil candidate may be upgraded to PhD after the prescribed period where research competency is considered to be of exceptional merit.
- Other recognised routes may apply subject to qualifying examinations and approval by the University of Jaffna.
💰 Rs. 3,500/- per Application
The prescribed application fee is Rs. 3,500/-. Proof of payment / the payment receipt should be submitted together with the completed application.
🏦 Local Candidates
Payment may be made at a People's Bank branch using the usual deposit slip.
Reference:
42675036 – 23701477
Amount: Rs. 3,500/-
Reference:
42675036 – 23601487
Amount: Rs. 3,500/-
🌐 Foreign Candidates
Branch Code: 162
SWIFT: PSBKLKLX
Account Name: University of Jaffna
Account No: 162100310000891
💻 Online Payment
Applicants may also use the official University of Jaffna online payment system.
📌 Keep proof of online payment and attach it to the application.
📚 Social Science Disciplines
- Introduction – max. 250 words
- Hypothesis – max. 50 words
- Justification – max. 250 words
- Literature Review – max. 600 words
- Objectives – max. 200 words
- Methodology – max. 300 words
- Data to be Gathered – 100–300 words
- Analysis – max. 150 words
- Benefits of Research – 150–200 words
- Ethical Consideration – where applicable
- Selected References – 5–8
- Gantt Chart
🔬 Science Disciplines
- Introduction – max. 250 words
- Background Information – max. 400 words
- Objectives – max. 200 words
- Methodology – max. 300 words
- Expected Outcomes / Benefits – 150–200 words
- Ethical Consideration – where applicable
- Selected References – 5–8
- Gantt Chart
- Download or obtain the prescribed MPhil / PhD Application Form.
- Check the official Eligibility Requirements before completing the application.
- Prepare your research proposal according to the University's prescribed guidelines.
- Pay the Rs. 3,500/- application fee using an accepted payment method.
- Attach the payment receipt / proof of payment to the completed application.
- Complete all required sections of the application clearly and accurately.
- Complete the required Referee Report documentation where applicable.
- Submit the completed application by registered post or by hand during office hours.
- Write “Application for MPhil / PhD – 2026” on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
- Incomplete or illegible applications will not be considered.
- Selection depends on the availability of a suitable supervisor in the relevant research field or discipline.
- Selection may also depend on the availability of required laboratory facilities.
- Applications received after 31 December 2026 will not be entertained.
- Applicants are advised to read the official advertisement, eligibility criteria and application instructions before submission.
📝 Ready to Apply?
Download the 2026 application form and carefully read all official documents before submission.
Submit the Completed Application To
Senior Assistant Registrar
Faculty of Graduate Studies
University of Jaffna
Thirunelvely, Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Faculty Address
Palaly Road,
Thirunelvely, Jaffna
යාපනය විශ්වවිද්යාලය – MPhil / PhD පර්යේෂණ උපාධි සඳහා අයදුම්පත් 2026
යාපනය විශ්වවිද්යාලයේ පශ්චාත් උපාධි අධ්යයන පීඨය මඟින් 2026 වර්ෂය සඳහා Master of Philosophy (MPhil) සහ Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) පර්යේෂණ වැඩසටහන් සඳහා සුදුසුකම් ලත් අයගෙන් අයදුම්පත් කැඳවනු ලැබේ.
🌐 මාධ්යය: දෙමළ / ඉංග්රීසි
💰 අයදුම්පත් ගාස්තුව: රු. 3,500/-
⏰ අවසන් දිනය: 31.12.2026
අයදුම් කිරීමට පෙර නිල දැන්වීම, සුදුසුකම්, ගෙවීම් උපදෙස් සහ පර්යේෂණ යෝජනා මාර්ගෝපදේශය කියවන්න.
யாழ்ப்பாணப் பல்கலைக்கழகம் – MPhil / PhD ஆய்வுப் பட்டப்படிப்பு அனுமதி 2026
யாழ்ப்பாணப் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் பட்டப்பின் படிப்புகள் பீடத்தினால் Master of Philosophy (MPhil) மற்றும் Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) ஆய்வுப் பட்டப்படிப்புகளுக்காக தகுதியானவர்களிடமிருந்து விண்ணப்பங்கள் கோரப்படுகின்றன.
🌐 கற்பித்தல் மொழி:
தமிழ் / ஆங்கிலம்
💰 விண்ணப்பக் கட்டணம்:
ரூ. 3,500/-
⏰ விண்ணப்ப முடிவுத் திகதி:
31.12.2026
விண்ணப்பிப்பதற்கு முன்னர் உத்தியோகபூர்வ அறிவித்தல், தகைமைகள், கட்டண வழிகாட்டல் மற்றும் ஆய்வு முன்மொழிவு தயாரிப்பு வழிகாட்டல்களை முழுமையாக வாசிக்கவும்.
