🎓 Faculty of Graduate Studies · University of Colombo

University of Colombo Master of Gender & Women’s Studies (MGWS) 2026/27 – Applications Open

The Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, has opened applications for the Master of Gender and Women’s Studies (MGWS) – 2026/27 intake, an SLQF Level 9 postgraduate programme in gender studies, feminist theory, and social analysis.

24 July 2026Application deadline

1 YearWeekend · English medium

SLQF Level 930 Credits

The University of Colombo Master of Gender and Women’s Studies (MGWS) 2026/27 intake is now open for applications. Offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, this SLQF Level 9 postgraduate programme builds advanced knowledge in gender studies, feminist theory, and social analysis through an interdisciplinary approach. The application deadline is 24 July 2026.

📝 සාරාංශය / சுருக்கம்

🇱🇰 සිංහල සාරාංශය

කොළඹ විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයේ පශ්චාත් උපාධි අධ්‍යයන පීඨය විසින් ස්ත්‍රී පුරුෂ සමාජභාවය හා කාන්තා අධ්‍යයන පිළිබඳ ශාස්ත්‍රපති (MGWS) – 2026/27 පාඨමාලාව සඳහා අයැදුම්පත් කැඳවා ඇත. මෙය SLQF 9 මට්ටමේ, ණය ඒකක 30ක්, වසරක කාලයක්, සති අන්ත ඉංග්‍රීසි මාධ්‍ය පාඨමාලාවකි. ආරම්භය 2026 ඔක්තෝබර්. අයැදුම් කිරීමේ අවසන් දිනය 2026 ජූලි 24 වේ.

🇱🇰 தமிழ் சுருக்கம்

கொழும்புப் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் பட்டப்பின் படிப்புகள் பீடம் பால்நிலை மற்றும் பெண்கள் கற்கைகள் முதுமாணி (MGWS) – 2026/27 பாடநெறிக்கான விண்ணப்பங்களைக் கோரியுள்ளது. இது SLQF 9 மட்டத்தில், 30 கடன் அலகுகள், ஒரு வருடம், வார இறுதி ஆங்கில மொழிமூலப் பாடநெறியாகும். ஆரம்பம் 2026 ஒக்டோபர். விண்ணப்பிக்க இறுதி நாள் 2026 ஜூலை 24.

🎓 Programme Highlights

📘 Programme structure

DegreeMGWS

LevelSLQF Level 9 · 30 Credits

Duration1 Year

ModeWeekend · English medium

CommencementOctober 2026

💰 Fees & costs

Application feeLKR 3,000 / USD 40

Programme feeLKR 200,000 / USD 3,100

PaymentInstalments allowed

📚 Course Content (Key Areas)

Gender & Women’s Studies Introduction Gender, Women and Law Gender, Power & Representation Research Methods in Gender Studies Gender, Development & Economy Gender & Climate Change Independent Study

Full structure available in the official circular.

✅ Admission Requirements

Applicants must have one of the following:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, OR
Equivalent professional qualification with experience, OR
Postgraduate Diploma (SLQF 8), OR
NVQ Level 7 with relevant experience

And: good English language skills + a selection interview.

📅 Application deadline: 24 July 2026. Apply early and submit all required documents and payment proof as instructed.

📝 How to Apply

Apply online via the official form: https://forms.gle/EAc2HNGQ7i44Fb3dA
Download programme details from: https://fgs.cmb.ac.lk
Submit the required documents and payment proof as instructed before 24 July 2026.

🏛️ About the Programme

The MGWS programme at the University of Colombo focuses on feminist theory, social justice, policy analysis, and interdisciplinary research, building professionals who can contribute to gender equality and social development in Sri Lanka and beyond.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline for the Master of Gender and Women’s Studies 2026/27?

The application deadline is 24 July 2026.

What are the entry requirements?

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent professional qualification with experience, or a Postgraduate Diploma (SLQF 8), or NVQ Level 7 with relevant experience — plus good English skills and a selection interview.

How much does the programme cost?

The application fee is LKR 3,000 (USD 40 for foreign students) and the programme fee is LKR 200,000 (USD 3,100 for foreign students). Payment in instalments is allowed.

What is the mode and duration?

It is a one-year weekend programme in the English medium, at SLQF Level 9 with 30 credits, commencing in October 2026.

How do I apply?

Apply online through the official Google Form, download the details from fgs.cmb.ac.lk, and submit the required documents with payment proof before the deadline.