The Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (PGIHS) at the University of Peradeniya has called applications for its 2027 intake, and the official closing date is 31 October 2026. This guide lists the programmes the institute offers, shows where the official notice and application forms are, and flags the details that the pages we could open do not state, so you can check them before you apply.
Deadline: the PGIHS notice states 31 October 2026 as the closing date. The institute lists the event with a start date of 13 September 2026. Do not leave the application to the last week, because the pages we read do not say whether a late application is accepted.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Institute: Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya.
- Intake: 2027 (the programmes page is headed Academic Year 2026 / 2027).
- Closing date: 31 October 2026.
- Levels offered: Postgraduate Diploma (SLQF 8), Master’s degrees (SLQF 9 and 10), MPhil (SLQF 11) and PhD (SLQF 12).
- Contact: info@pgihs.ac.lk, +94 812 068 363, office hours 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Programmes Listed by PGIHS
The institute’s Available Programmes page groups its courses by level. The lists below follow that page.
Postgraduate Diploma (SLQF 8)
Archaeology, Buddhist Studies, Economics, English, Fine Arts, Geography, Greek and Roman Studies, History, Islamic Studies, Pali, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, Sinhala, Sociology, Tamil, Environmental Management, Human Rights and Multiculturalism, Social Work, and Community Development and Planning.
Master’s degrees by coursework (SLQF 9)
Development Practice, Human Rights and Multiculturalism, Environmental Management, International Relations, Social Work and Sustainable Tourism. A separate Master by Coursework list covers Archaeology, Buddhist Studies, Economics, English, Fine Arts, Geography, Greek and Roman Studies, History, Islamic Studies, Pali, Philosophy, Political Science, Sanskrit, Sinhala, Sociology, Tamil and Applied Economics.
Master of Arts by coursework and research (SLQF 10) and Master of Science (SLQF 10)
The Master of Arts by coursework and research is listed for the same humanities and social science subjects as above. The Master of Science is listed in Banking and in Sustainable Tourism.
MPhil (SLQF 11) and PhD (SLQF 12)
Both are research degrees. The page lists a wide range of fields, including Archaeology, Economics, History, Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology. The PhD list also includes Management.
If you are comparing levels, see our guide to SLQF levels explained. Check that a programme is open for 2027 before you choose it, because PGIHS can decline to offer a programme if too few people apply.
How to Apply
- Open the PGIHS Intake 2027 notice and read it in full.
- Check the entry qualifications, programme structure and fees for your subject on the PGIHS Available Programmes page.
- Get the application form from the PGIHS Application Forms page and complete it with all required documents.
- Submit it as the form instructions say, before 31 October 2026.
What the Pages We Read Do Not State
The official notice we could open does not state the application fee, programme durations, eligibility criteria, whether a qualifying test or interview applies, or whether you submit by post or online. The programmes page we read does not give durations or entry qualifications either. Some third-party blogs state a fee of Rs. 2,000, registered post submission and specific durations. We could not confirm those on the official pages, so please check them on the PGIHS application form and with the office before you pay or post anything.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do PGIHS applications close?
The institute’s notice states 31 October 2026.
Which levels can I apply for?
Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s degrees, MPhil and PhD, in the subjects listed on the Available Programmes page.
Where can I ask questions?
PGIHS lists info@pgihs.ac.lk and +94 812 068 363, with office hours from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Official Sources
- PGIHS Intake 2027 call for applications (checked 19 October 2026)
- PGIHS Available Programmes (checked 19 October 2026)
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