Faculty of Management StudiesRajarata University of Sri Lanka
Mihintale and the Faculty of Management Studies, with a graduation cap, books and a degree scroll

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Start your application for the Doctor of Philosophy in Management. It takes four things to prepare and one of three ways to submit.

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Next application deadline

31 December 2026

Programme begins in the third week of January 2027. Applications are welcome all year; those received after the deadline are carried forward to the following intake.

Programme fees for this intake, paid in annual instalments

Year 1Rs. 350,000
Year 2Rs. 300,000
Year 3Rs. 250,000
TotalRs. 900,000
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Have These Ready

You will need the same documents whichever way you apply. Not sure you are eligible? Read the Application Guideline or check the entry requirements first.

Research title and synopsis

The working title of your study and a synopsis of no more than 500 words.

Two referee letters

A letter from each of two academic referees, using the format included in the application form.

Proof of payment

The receipt or slip for the Rs. 5,000 application fee, paid to the account below.

Copies of supporting documents

Certified copies of your degree certificates and academic transcripts, a copy of your NIC or passport, your employer's consent or study-leave letter and service letters (if applicable), and copies of your publications (if any). Bring the originals to the interview.

Application fee
AmountRs. 5,000
Account nameRajarata University of Sri Lanka
Bank and branchBank of Ceylon, Mihintale
Account number9543225
Application GuidelineRead this first: eligibility, choosing referees, how to write your synopsis, citing sources and the selection process.
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Choose How to Apply

All three ways are reviewed in exactly the same way. Use the one that suits you.

Option A

Apply online

Fill in the application form on screen, then email your documents to us.

  1. Open the online application form.
  2. Complete each section: personal details, qualifications, experience, publications and your proposed research.
  3. Check your answers, accept the declaration and submit.
  4. 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 with the subject "PhD Application – your name".
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Option C

Apply by post

Send a printed, signed application with your documents to the Faculty.

  1. Download and print the application form.
  2. Complete the form in block capitals and sign it.
  3. Enclose your synopsis, two referee letters (sealed, if your referees prefer), proof of payment and copies of your supporting documents.
  4. Post everything to the address below, marking the envelope "PhD Application".
Senior Assistant Registrar
Faculty of Management Studies
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Mihintale
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What Happens Next

After you apply, the PhD Programme Office will keep you informed at each stage.

1

We confirm receipt

Your application is received by the Registrar of the programme and passed to the Programme Coordinator.

2

Your eligibility is checked

The Coordinator confirms that you meet the entry requirements and invites eligible applicants to the selection stage.

3

Test and interview

You attend a selection test and/or interview. Bring the originals of all the documents you sent copies of.

4

Senate approval

The Admission Committee's recommendations pass through the Higher Degree Committee and Faculty Board to the Senate for approval.

5

You register

You register on payment of the fees, and the Senate appoints your Principal Supervisor and Co-supervisor.

Need help with your application?

Contact the PhD Programme Office. Full details are on the Admissions page.

Emailphd@mgt.rjt.ac.lk
Programme Coordinator+94 71 683 8724
PhD Assistant+94 71 921 7480