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Welcome to the Faculty of Graduate Studies

As the number one university in Sri Lanka for Quality Education, the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) offers postgraduate programs, in pursuit of a personal, professional and academic experience, second to none, through its Faculty of Graduate Studies.

This faculty ensures a transparent, consistent and equitable administration of postgraduate programs, fair evaluation and quality assurance of postgraduate programs, assistance with individual student problems, and the provision of opportunities for professional development of graduate students, as well as the academic staff of the university in their role as supervisors.

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Details about the different postgraduate programs including the course fee structure can be found in the Faculty website, by clicking the link given below. The application form can also be downloaded from the faculty website. Ensure to fill up the application with accurate details. Copies of your educational, employment certificates and any other supporting documents requested should be submitted along with the application and forwarded to reach the Senior Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Graduate studies through registered post, or by hand to the academic division of the faculty. The application can also be submitted online through the below link. Application fee of Rs 2,000, (MSc programs) and Rs 10,000 (MPhil/PhD programs) can be paid to Account Number 0009405625 – Faculty of Graduate Studies, The Bank of Ceylon, Idama Branch, Moratuwa, and the payment slip should be submitted along with the application.

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Prospective Students

The faculty of Graduate Studies at KDU offers postgraduate programmes for personnel in the Tri-Services, Police and Executive Officers of public and private sectors. We also offer MSc programmes for foreign students, of which the curricula are specifically designed to suit international requirements.

Faculty of Graduate Studies | KDU
Faculty of Graduate Studies | KDU

Dr. (Maj) RMM PradeepFGS KDU Alumni

The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) played a crucial role in my PhD journey, particularly through its robust support in research assessment, which significantly enhanced my understanding and approac

Faculty of Graduate Studies | KDU

Dr Mahesha NadugalaFGS KDU Alumni

My stay at Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU)  was marked by both pleasant experiences and significant challenges. As the first registered and graduated student under the Windows II cat

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Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) - Sapugaskanda
National Defence College - Colombo
National Defence College - Colombo
Army War College - Buttala
Army War College - Buttala
Naval Maritime Academy - Trincomalee
Naval Maritime Academy - Trincomalee
Sri Lanka Air Force Academy - Chinabay
Sri Lanka Air Force Academy - Chinabay
Army School of Logistics - Trincomalee
Army School of Logistics - Trincomalee