Apply whenever you are ready. We accept applications throughout the year and announce a deadline for each intake, so you can plan your start.
Next application deadline: 31 December 2026
There is no single annual window. You can send your application at any time of the year, as soon as your research idea and documents are ready.
Programme fees, paid in annual instalments
Registration Rs. 2,500Library (full study period) Rs. 7,500Tuition Rs. 340,000
The application fee of Rs. 5,000 is paid separately. All fees are non-refundable; fees beyond three years and for repeat defences are charged as prescribed by the University. The following intake is scheduled once enough applications are received, and its fees may be revised.
You need one of the following qualifications from a recognised university, in a relevant field.
An MPhil degree in a relevant field.
A Master's degree in a relevant field.
An Honours degree in a relevant field, showing strong potential and commitment to doctoral study, assessed at interview.
Minimum GPA 3.0 (0–4 scale)Proficiency in English, demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Admission Committee.
Satisfactory performance at a selection test and/or interview.
Any of these degrees, or another degree in which at least 30% of the credits are in management subjects.
Supplementary MBA courses. Depending on your previous qualifications and your proposed research, the Admission Committee may ask you to complete one or more courses from the Faculty's MBA, one of the country's well-known management programmes. A separate certificate is issued on completion.
Follow these four steps. You can apply online, by email or by post; all three need the same documents.
Pay the application fee to the bank account below and keep the payment receipt or slip. You will submit it as proof of payment.
Choose one of the three ways to apply.
Complete and submit the online application form, then email your synopsis, educational qualifications, list of publications, proof of the application fee payment, employer's consent letter (if applicable) and two referee reports to phd@mgt.rjt.ac.lk.
Open the Online FormDownload and complete the application form, then email it with your synopsis, two referee letters, proof of payment and copies of your supporting documents to phd@mgt.rjt.ac.lk.
Download the FormPrint, complete and sign the application form, and post it with your synopsis, two referee letters, proof of payment and copies of your supporting documents to the Senior Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale.
Download the FormOnce your eligibility is confirmed, you will be invited to a selection test and/or interview. The selection process is explained below.
Bring your original documents to the interview. You send copies with your application; at the interview you must produce the originals of all documents that support the information in your application, including:
Before you apply, we encourage you to contact a member of our Supervisory Panel. You may name a potential supervisor on your form, but only with their consent. Applications are open all year, with at least one intake every year.
Every application is reviewed by the Faculty's PhD Admission Committee, chaired by the Dean, and admission is approved by the University Senate.
Your application and documents reach the Registrar of the programme.
The Programme Coordinator confirms that you meet the minimum requirements.
Eligible applicants attend a selection test and/or interview before the Admission Committee.
The Committee's recommendations pass through the Higher Degree Committee and Faculty Board to the Senate for approval.
You register on payment of the fees, and the Senate appoints your Principal Supervisor and Co-supervisor.
Everything you need to prepare your application.
The PhD Programme Office is happy to help.
