University of Colombo Postgraduate & Diploma Courses 2027 – Apply Online
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University of Colombo
Postgraduate & Diploma Programmes
Department of Demography
Faculty of Arts – Sri Lanka
MPhil / PhD | Master's | Postgraduate Diploma | Diploma
🎓 Applications Invited – 2027 Intake
The Department of Demography, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, invites applications from qualified candidates for four higher education programmes commencing in 2027.
These programmes are designed for graduates, researchers, professionals, government officers and others interested in population studies, demography, migration, research and development planning.
Available Programmes:
- MPhil / PhD in Demography
- Postgraduate Diploma in Population Studies
- Master's in Demography
- Diploma in International Migration Studies
🎓 MPhil / PhD in Demography – 2027
A research-based programme intended for individuals working in population planning, socio-economic development, research, consultancy, higher education, administration and policy-making.
Candidates initially register for the MPhil programme and may progress to PhD studies based on their academic performance and the applicable university requirements.
General Entry Qualifications- Relevant Master's degree with research or coursework.
- Relevant Bachelor's Honours degree with appropriate research experience.
- Other accepted academic qualifications, publications or relevant professional experience, as specified by the university.
- MPhil: Rs. 400,000
- PhD: Rs. 600,000
- Registration Fee: Rs. 3,500
- Application Fee: Rs. 2,500
- Library Fee: Rs. 5,000 (Refundable)
- MPhil: USD 6,000
- PhD: USD 9,000
📘 Postgraduate Diploma in Population Studies – 2027
This programme provides theoretical and analytical knowledge relating to population studies, statistics and demographic planning. It is particularly suitable for policymakers, researchers, planners and professionals.
Key Subjects- Introduction to Demographic Analysis
- Fertility and Reproductive Health
- Introductory Statistics
- Population and Sustainable Development
- Population and Health
- Population Ageing
- Research Methods
Relevant Bachelor's degree, an accepted professional qualification or NVQ Level 7 with relevant work experience, subject to university admission requirements.
- Course Fee: Rs. 120,000
- Registration Fee: Rs. 3,500
- Application Fee: Rs. 2,500
- Library Fee: Rs. 5,000 (Refundable)
- Course Fee: USD 2,200
🎓 Master's in Demography – 2027
This Master's programme develops theoretical understanding and practical competence in demographic studies. It is appropriate for graduates and professionals in population studies, economics, sociology, geography, statistics and planning.
Main Subjects- Demographic Techniques
- Research Methodology
- Population and Sustainable Development
- Statistics
- Mortality and Morbidity
- Nuptiality and Fertility
- Migration and Urbanization
- Extended Essay
Relevant Bachelor's degree, accepted Postgraduate Diploma or other qualifications combined with relevant professional experience, according to university requirements.
- Course Fee: Rs. 150,000
- Registration Fee: Rs. 3,500
- Application Fee: Rs. 2,500
- Library Fee: Rs. 5,000 (Refundable)
- Course Fee: USD 2,400
🌍 Diploma in International Migration Studies – 2027
This diploma focuses on international migration, population movement, economic development and migration-related policies.
It is designed for researchers, NGO staff, academics, migration-sector employees and individuals interested in working in migration and development.
Eligibility – Possible Entry Routes- G.C.E. A/L with three passes or equivalent.
- Accepted Foundation Programme.
- G.C.E. O/L with relevant experience.
- NVQ Level 4 with recognized prior learning.
- Other qualifications accepted by the University of Colombo.
- Course Fee: Rs. 100,000
- Registration Fee: Rs. 3,500
- Application Fee: Rs. 2,500
- Library Fee: Rs. 5,000 (Refundable)
- Course Fee: USD 2,000
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- ජනවිකාස විද්‍යාව පිළිබඳ MPhil / PhD
- ජනගහන අධ්‍යයනය පිළිබඳ පශ්චාත් උපාධි ඩිප්ලෝමාව
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- ජාත්‍යන්තර සංක්‍රමණ අධ්‍යයනය පිළිබඳ ඩිප්ලෝමාව
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🇱🇰 தமிழ் சுருக்கம்
கொழும்புப் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் கலைப் பீடத்தின் குடித்தொகையியல் திணைக்களம் 2027 ஆம் ஆண்டிற்கான பின்வரும் நான்கு உயர்கல்விக் கற்கைநெறிகளுக்கு விண்ணப்பங்களைக் கோரியுள்ளது.
- குடித்தொகையியலில் MPhil / PhD
- சனத்தொகைக் கற்கைகளில் பட்டப்பின்படிப்பு டிப்ளோமா
- குடித்தொகையியலில் முதுமாணிப் பட்டம்
- சர்வதேச இடம்பெயர்வு கற்கைகளில் டிப்ளோமா
பட்டதாரிகள், ஆய்வாளர்கள், அரச உத்தியோகத்தர்கள் மற்றும் ஏனைய தகுதியுடைய விண்ணப்பதாரர்கள் விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம்.
விண்ணப்ப முடிவுத் திகதி: 30.11.2026
தகைமைகள், பாடநெறிக் கட்டணங்கள் மற்றும் மேலதிக தகவல்களுக்கு கீழேயுள்ள உத்தியோகபூர்வ இணைப்புகளைப் பார்வையிடவும்.
📝 How to Apply
Applicants should pay the relevant application fee to the University of Colombo's main collection account at People's Bank using the payment reference specified in the official announcement.
- Visit the official online registration portal.
- Select the relevant programme.
- Complete the required application details.
- Upload a clear copy of the payment slip.
- Submit the online application.
🔗 Click Below for Full Details and Application
📝 ONLINE APPLICATION – APPLY NOW 📄 MPhil / PhD in Demography – Full Details 📄 Postgraduate Diploma in Population Studies – Details 📄 Master's in Demography – Full Details 📄 Diploma in International Migration Studies – DetailsImportant: Applicants should carefully read the official programme notices for complete admission requirements, fees, payment instructions and selection procedures before applying.
