PGIHS is a National Institute of Higher Learning founded to provide, promote, and enhance higher education in the Humanities and Social Sciences. It currently offers programmes in 26 different disciplines under 5 Boards of Study. Our academic programs are designed to help students acquire skills and competence in applying advanced knowledge and theory to social transformation, with the goal of ensuring that graduates at this level can effectively provide leadership and professionalism wherever they work. Our team is dedicated to providing a dynamic leadership for higher education in society and articulating the basic values and ideas that drive education, with a strong emphasis on maintaining a high level of satisfaction among the institution's stakeholders.
Prof. Wasantha Athukorala
Director/ PGIHS
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The Inauguration Ceremony for the 2026 Academic Year of the Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (PGIHS)
PGIHS recently held high-level discussions with international delegates during the official visit of its Director to China, aimed at attracting Chinese students to Diploma, Master’s, and PhD programmes. These discussions involved seven internationally recognized universities, including Shenyang City University, Tianjin Open University, and Tianjin University of Science and Technology. The visit and strategic engagements were facilitated by JJL Overseas Education Consulting & Service Co., Ltd., one of the world’s leading education consulting firms, in collaboration with the Association of Sri Lanka–China Social and Cultural Cooperation.
The Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (PGIHS) has successfully initiated close cooperation through H.S.D. Education and Travels Pvt. Ltd. (Youban Study Abroad – Chengdu International Consulting Co., Ltd.) to attract Chinese students to its Master’s programs.
This partnership involves collaboration with several esteemed Chinese colleges and universities, including LanZhi Education, Sichuan Normal University, and Ya’an Polytechnic College. Through these partnerships, PGIHS aims to enhance international engagement, promote academic exchange, and create new opportunities for cross-border learning and research
Registration will officially open from 25th November 2025 to 2nd December 2025.
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The Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (PGIHS) actively fosters international collaboration to enhance academic excellence and global engagement. Through partnerships with renowned universities and institutions worldwide, PGIHS facilitates joint research initiatives, academic exchanges, and knowledge-sharing programs. These collaborations provide students and faculty with opportunities to engage in cross-cultural academic activities, access global resources, and contribute to innovative research in humanities and social sciences. PGIHS’s commitment to internationalization strengthens its role as a hub for advanced learning and research in Sri Lanka.
Dear Students,
The Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (PGIHS) is conducting a student feedback survey to better understand your experiences and gather your thoughts on the degree programs we offer.
If you are a current Diploma, Master's, MPhil, or PhD student, we kindly invite you to complete the following Google Form. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us enhance the quality of our programs and services.
Thank you for your support.
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To give a brief account of how I came to study at Peradeniya, a venerable monk once told me that Sri Lanka is an ideal place to study Buddhism. On his suggestion, I visited Peradeniya and having seen the surroundings and nature and the beautiful campus, I started my journey reading for a PhD in Buddhist Studies at the University of Peradeniya. I was inspired by and learned much from my teachers such as Prof. P.B. Meegaskumbura, Prof. P. D. Premasiri, and other academic staff. During my studies, I not only learned of Buddhist practices and philosophy but was also fortunate enough to experience the actual Theravada Buddhist tradition. This process enhanced and strengthened my studies and practice of Buddhism.
