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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

We offer a wide selection of PhD courses under Computing and Engineering fields. These programmes involve an applicant being assigned to a supervisor for guidance in conducting the research. The applicant and supervisor/s work together to achieve the objectives of the research programme. If the applicant has no previous experience in conducting research, SLIIT will guide them through the proceedings with the existing panel of resource personnel. SLIIT will provide a foreign supervisor from its Honorary Professors Network to nurture and sustain internationally acclaimed research at SLIIT.

Eligibility Requirements

An applicant may fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements to be admitted to PhD Programme, if he/she has any one of the following qualifications:

• A Master of Philosophy Degree from a recognized institution acceptable to the Senate (I.I)
• A Bachelor’s Honours Degree or of Level 6(SLQF) with a minimum GPA of 3.7 on a scale of 0-4, and passing the qualifying examination after a minimum period of one year with required merit acceptable to the Senate (I.II)
• Registered to follow an MPhil degree programme in a related area at SLIIT and passing the qualifying examination conducted by SLIIT after a minimum period of one year with required merit acceptable to the Senate to upgrade the registration to the Degree programme. (I.III)

Important Dates to Remember

Application Closing Date

Applications are accepted throughout the year

Available Courses

- PhD in Information Technology - PhD in Computer Networks - PhD in Cyber Security - PhD in Software Engineering

- PhD in Civil Engineering - PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - PhD in Mechanical Engineering - PhD in Materials Engineering

- PhD in Business Administration

Selection to the PhD programme

Selection to the programme is based on

- Academic performance - The strength of the research proposal - Research capabilities demonstrated - The strength of recommendations - The relevance of background and experience to proposed research work

The shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by SLIIT. At the interview, the overall suitability of the applicant to follow PhD programme is assessed.

Applicants seeking admission to the Degree programme under I.III, shall be admitted to the degree program on the approval of the Senate based on the recommendation of the Faculty.

Registration

• An applicant under I.I and I.II, granted admission to the PhD program shall register as a PhD Research Student (PRS) within a period of three months from the date stipulated by SLIIT.
• A Student, upon passing a qualifying examination after one year from the date of registration as a PRS, may be allowed to register as a Candidate of the PhD programme and to proceed with the programme.
• A Student admitted under I.I, I.II, I.III and fails to satisfy requirements to proceed with PhD program at the qualifying exam but found to be suitable to proceed with MPhil programme; he/she may register as an MPhil candidate and continue studied for an MPhil degree.
• The studentship of a PhD Research Student failing the qualifying examination twice will automatically be terminated.

Supervisors and Co-Supervisors

Applicants are advised to find suitable supervisor and co-supervisors before submitting the application. The supervisor of a PhD student should be a faculty member of SLIIT.  On request, SLIIT may be able provide some assistance to find supervisors.

Supervisors of PhD programs should be:

• knowledgeable in the subject area to be covered in the research program,
• Holding an Doctoral Degree or higher qualification, or a person of eminent research standing acceptable to SLIIT.

Supervisors of PhD programmes should be

- Knowledgeable in the subject area to be covered in the research programme, - Holding an Doctoral Degree or higher qualification, or a person of eminent research standing acceptable to SLIIT.

Duration : 5 Years Part time / 3 Year Full time

The minimum duration of the programme leading to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) shall be:

• Three years (or 36 months) for full-time students and
• Five years (or 60 months) for part-time students

PhD Program is Rs. 900,000 plus tax. Application processing fees Rs. 1500/= has to be paid in the beginning of the registrations for PhD Programmes. Fees can be paid to the bank accounts of SLIIT at any branch. All inclusive fee to cover lectures, tutorials, examinations, access to computer laboratory facilities and the library and is payable prior to the commencement of the programme. The fee should be credited to Account No 1630552 of the Bank of Ceylon in favor of Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, at the bank of Ceylon Colpetty branch located at first floor of BOC Merchant Tower building or at any branch of BOC. Or Sampath bank account number 003990000033 of the Sampath bank at any branch of Sampath bank. Course fees are subjected to change.

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of the Bank of Ceylon

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of the Sampath Bank

Account No 156010007350

of the Hatton National Bank

Pay in Three Installments

Full course fees paid will not be refunded. however, request for refund of fees may be considered if made before expire of one week from the date of commencement of lectures. from the date of commencement of lectures 90% of the paid amount will be refunded. if a request for a refund is received after one week but before the end of the month, 50% of the paid amount will be refunded. thereafter, there will be no refunds of fees., coordinators.

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Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (By Research)

• Duration : The minimum duration is 3 years and the maximum period is 7 years.
• Course Fee : LKR 55,000/= (per amnum)
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The Faculty of Natural Sciences encourages students to apply for the PhD programs through the Faculty of Natural Sciences.

https://ou.ac.lk/guidelines-for-phd-and-mphil-thesis-submission/

• The candidate should have one of the following qualifications:
• A Master of Philosophy Degree in the relevant field, or
• A Master’s Degree at Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF) Level 9 or above preferably in the related field with a significant research component, or
• A Bachelor’s Honours Degree of Level 6 in the relevant field with a minimum GPA of 3.00 on the scale 0-4 or Second Class (Lower Division)
• A Bachelor’s Honours Degree of Level 6 with a minimum of 30 course credits in a related field, or,
• A Bachelor’s Honours Degree of Level 6 with registration for an MPhil Degree.
• An equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate.
• And Any other specific requirements stipulated by the relevant faculty.

2. Registration

2. Registration An applicant with the stipulated admission requirements shall be given direct/provisional registration to the PhD programme of study.

2.1 Registration shall be valid for twelve (12) months from the date of registration and shall be renewable, subject to a maximum period prescribed in the relevant Regulation for the award of the PhD Degree.

2.2 The effective date of registration shall be recommended by the Dean of the relevant Faculty, and shall be either the date on which the candidate is registered to the degree or the date on which the application is submitted to the Office of the Dean of the Faculty after the approval of the reviewers.

2.3 A candidate with the stipulated entry requirements as per the By-Law No. 26 for the award of research degrees of Section 2.1 of the Regulation for the PhD Degree shall be registered directly to the Programme of Study. 3 2.4 An applicant who does not have the stipulated entry requirements for direct registration as specified in the Section 2.2 of the Regulation for the PhD Degree, but possesses alternate qualifications specified in Section 2.2 of the relevant Regulation, may be considered for provisional registration. S

Such provisional registration shall be valid for a maximum period of twelve (12) months.

2.4.1 A candidate so registered shall be required to successfully complete a qualifying examination equivalent to SLQF Level 6 and/or 7 in the same or related field to demonstrate his/her capability to undertake the proposed research.

2.4.2 Qualifying examination can be either a presentation or a written examination. Panel of examiners for qualifying examinations shall be appointed by the relevant Faculty Board as specified in the relevant Regulation.

2.4.3 Acceptance of the candidate by the relevant Faculty shall be communicated by the Dean of the Faculty to the Higher Degrees & Research Committee, which shall forward its recommendation to the Senate.

2.4.4 If accepted by the Senate, the registration shall be effective from the date of first registration as a provisional candidate.

2.4.5 If the candidate is not successful in the qualifying examination, the period of provisional registration may be extended by a further period of six (06) months, subject to the maximum period stipulated in Section 3.4 above, during which time the candidate shall be required to complete a second qualifying examination.

2.4.6 If the candidate is successful in the second qualifying examination, the registration shall be effective from the date of first registration as a provisional candidate.

2.5 A candidate who does not satisfy the requirements specified under Section 2.4 above shall have his/her provisional registration canceled.

2.6 Candidates registered for a Research Degree shall submit progress reports in every six (06) months, to the Chairperson of the Higher Degrees and Research Committee through the supervisor, Head of the Department and the Dean of the Faculty.

2.7 The Senate may decide on the recommendations of the Higher Degrees & Research Committee to discontinue the registration of a student who does not show satisfactory progress for a continuous period of twelve (12) months. 3 Procedure for Registration Applicants who are eligible to register should first contact the relevant Head of the Department who in turn will refer the applicant to prospective supervisor/s. The applicant should prepare a research proposal of between 1,500 and 2,500 words in consultation with the supervisor. The proposal should contain sufficient information on the background, justification, objectives, research plans and research methodology, as well as a brief literature review, to enable a determination of whether the proposal is suitable for an advanced 4 research degree. The proposal should also conform to any specific guidelines set out by the relevant Faculty. The supervisor shall recommend the proposal and forward the completed application form to the Dean of the relevant Faculty through the Head of the Department. The Dean shall forward the proposal and application to the relevant Faculty Research Committee to review the proposal by two reviewers. The application and research proposal will be scrutinized by the Faculty Research Committee and Higher degrees and Research Committee and submitted to the Senate with its recommendation. The decision of the Senate will be conveyed to the applicant within three months of submission of the application. If the application is accepted, the student will be requested to register by submitting proof of educational qualifications and payment of fees. Such registration will be effective from the date of the Senate decision.

Registration fees    LKR 5,000/= (per annum)

Tuition Fees            LKR 50,000/= (Per annum)

Library fees             LKR 5,000/= (refundable)

Examination Fee    LKR 40,000/=

Bench fees                LKR 10,000/= (per annum)

Administrative Fees   LKR 5,000/= (per annum)

Supplementary        LKR 500/=

*Tuition fee shall be paid annually until the submission of the thesis. The registration fee shall be paid until the award of the degree. **To be determined by the respective Head of the Department on the basis of the statement of sources of funding sent by the candidate and subject to minimum Rs. 10,000/= per annum) # For foreign candidates – Three times increase of charges for all fee categories.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programs

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is offered by the following Faculties of the University of Kelaniya, under the auspices of the Faculty of Graduate Studies:

  i. Board of Study in Commerce & Business Management

 ii. Board of Study in Humanities

iii. Board of Study in Medical Sciences

iv. Board of Study in Science

 v. Board of Study in Social Sciences

vi. Board of Study in Computing

vii. Board of Study in Multidisciplinary

viii. Board of Study in Digital Learning

PhD applicants should submit a research proposal to FGS. This will be directed to the relevant Board of Study and department upon consideration. Supervisor/s will be appointed by the Board of Study, once the eligibility of the candidate is accepted, based on the proposal and a presentation made by the applicant to the senior academics at the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The duration of study for a PhD is three years, with extensions possible, on recommendations by the supervisor/s. Progress reports need to be submitted to FGS via the supervisor, every 06 months.  Other requirements for the PhD are given in the guidelines, website and the letters sent by the FGS. Thesis guidelines are given to each applicant once the eligibility criteria are accepted. FGS encourages empirical research by its PhD candidates, so applicants should be prepared to conduct research, and not be dependent solely on library sources or other secondary material.  The terms thesis and dissertation are interchangeable at the University of Kelaniya.

Application Fee - LKR 2,000/=

People's Bank Account No - 055-1001-8066-9229

Year Round applications are invited. There is no closing date

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*The re-registration period is allowed subject to making relevant fees.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Sciences (By Research)

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The program, Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Sciences (By Research) with Lincoln University College (LUC) is designed to increase the research proficiency and academic preparation for those who desire to grow into researchers in the field of Applied Sciences. The program intends to generate postgraduates in scientific research that can accomplish their professional requirements in the highly challenging global market with novel knowledge, self-confidence, and exceptional ethical and moral values. The program has been crafted keeping in view the latest developments and advances in the related research fields.

For successful completion of the PhD degree in LUC, each candidate should publish a minimum of Four research articles in Scopus indexed journals, with Lincoln University College affiliation.

Program Aim

The program of Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Sciences (By Research) will produce researchers and educationist who are:

• Knowledgeable and competent in performing applied sciences techniques in their PhD work.
• Capable of adopting methodical, accurate ethical and social responsibility with proper value, attitudes, and professionalism in the PhD work.
• Competent to demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving qualities through effective communication within a team.
• Competent in information management and lifelong learning skills related to scientific research innovation.

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Job prospects exist in the Government and Private Research organizations as-

• Research Specialist
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• Data Analysis and Thesis Writing

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Eligibility Requirements - PhD

1. An applicant fulfils the minimum eligibility requirements to be admitted to the approved programme leading to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, if he has any one of the following qualifications:

1.1 An Honours Bachelor's degree of the University of Moratuwa, of merit not less than second Class Honours (Upper Division) in a relevant field, as judged by the Home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies and approved by the Senate;

1.2 Any other Honours Bachelor's degree from a recognized University, in a relevant field, equivalent to an Honours Bachelor's degree of the University of Moratuwa, and of merit not less than Second Class Honours (Upper Division), the equivalence of the degree and the relevance of the field as judged by the Home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies and approved by the Senate;

1.3 A Master of Philosophy Degree from the University of Moratuwa in a relevant  field as judged by the Home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies and approved by the Senate;

1.4 A Master of Philosophy Degree from a recognized University, in a relevant field, equivalent to a Master of Philosophy Degree of the University of Moratuwa, the equivalence of the degree and the relevance of the field as judged by the Home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies and approved by the Senate;

1.5 A Master's Degree from the University of Moratuwa in a relevant field and an Honours Bachelor's degree from a recognized University in a relevant field, equivalent to an Honours Bachelor's degree of the University of Moratuwa, and of merit not less than Second Class (Lower Division), the equivalence of the degree and the relevance of the field as judged by the Home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies and approved by the Senate;

1.6 Any Postgraduate degree with a component of research, evaluated by a thesis or dissertation, from a recognized University in a relevant field and either

(a) an Honours Bachelor's degree from a recognized University in a relevant field of merit not less than Second Class (Lower Division) or

(b) (i) any other Bachelor's degree from a recognized University in a relevant field, and of merit not less than Second Class (Lower Division) and

(ii) A minimum period of one (01) year post qualifying experience after the bachelor's degree, both the relevance of the field and the recognition of qualifications as judged by the Home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies and approved by the Senate;

2. Has been successful in a transfer evaluation as set out in Clause 3.7 of this by-law.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Kingston University (UK)

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What is a PhD?

A PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the most common type of doctoral degree and the highest level of academic qualification you can achieve. Completing a PhD confirms that you have made a meaningful contribution to your chosen research field.

A PhD degree typically involves researchers/ students independently carrying out an original research project under the direction of supervisory team, before written up as a Thesis.

Entry Requirements

ESOFT Metro Campus offers the opportunity to study for the highest academic award, PhD, in Sri Lanka by enrolling as researcher with the Kingston University_London, UK This allows registered students to undertake research study alongside work and family commitments at ESOFT in Sri Lanka

You will normally need a postgraduate masters degree in a subject relevant to your proposed research programme. We may consider applicants with a first/upper second class honours degree or equivalent in related field.

In exceptional circumstances, we may consider you for admission to a research degree without the conventional qualifications. If you have substantial relevant professional experience, including publications or written reports, the Kingston University will consider these as a potential alternative basis for an application for admission to a research degree programme.

English language qualifications , if required

A PhD will typically take four to six years of part-time study.  Initially, your admission will be provisional and subject to formal confirmation after your first year of study.

Word length for the PhD thesis varies according to discipline, and is about 40,000 words for computing, IT and engineering, or 80,000 for other subject areas. On completion it will be the subject of an oral examination, in which you will show how you have:

• Critically investigated your area of research; and
• Made an independent and original contribution to knowledge.

The exclusive British PhD programme available in Sri Lanka encompasses registration as overseas-based researcher, engaging in a part-time mode study. This unique initiative provides researchers with direct international exposure as the supervisory team led by Kingston University expert/ experienced staff.  Furthermore, the programme mandates attendance at annual training sessions organised by the Kingston University, and regular meeting with the supervisors.

 Research Fees

 For 2024/25 academic year LKR 800,000 + USD 2,000. Additional bench fees may be charged for certain research programmes.

An option will also be available to students enrolled on this programme to conduct part of their research at Kingston University subject to space availability, but they will be required to pay a KU published full international fee and applicable bench fee on pro-rata basis.

Intake Points

• October (latest start date mid-December)
• January (latest start date mid-March)
•  May (latest start date mid-July)
• A student with a Postgraduate level (master’s degree or equivalent) qualification or 1st class honors degree or equivalent can join this program.

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