Tuition Fees, Grants & Fellowships
Official University Council-approved fee schedules for domestic and international doctoral scholars, supported by Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) and travel fellowships.
Statutory Doctoral Fee Schedule (2026/2027)
Council Approved Ref: FMS/PG/2026/04| Fee Category | Domestic Scholars (LKR) | SAARC Scholars (USD) | International Scholars (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application & Evaluation Fee | Rs. 5,000 | $50 | $100 |
| Initial Registration & Matriculation | Rs. 25,000 | $250 | $500 |
| Annual Research & Coursework Tuition | Rs. 200,000 / Year | $1,500 / Year | $3,000 / Year |
| Annual Library & ICT Bench Fee | Rs. 40,000 / Year | $300 / Year | $500 / Year |
| Thesis Examination & Viva Voce | Rs. 100,000 | $600 | $1,000 |
| Total Estimated 3-Year Program | Rs. 850,000 | $6,300 | $12,100 |
* Note: Fees can be paid in semi-annual installments prior to semester commencement. Bench fees cover institutional access to Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and high-performance econometric computing nodes.
Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)
Awarded to exceptional full-time doctoral researchers aligned with externally funded national and faculty research projects.
- 100% Tuition & Bench Fee Waiver throughout 3-year candidature.
- Monthly Research Stipend: Rs. 85,000 / month ($300 USD equivalent).
- Dedicated doctoral workstation in the Postgraduate Research Commons.
Vice-Chancellor's Doctoral Travel Grant
Financial assistance of up to Rs. 250,000 provided once during candidature to present peer-reviewed papers at ranked international conferences overseas.
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