The academic authority of the University is called the Senate Board which is empowered with general authority to administer the teaching, learning, researching and examination procedures of the University. Vice Chancellor is the Chairman of the Senate Board and there are 16 members including the two Deans and four Heads of the Departments. Under the approval of the Council, the Senate is authorized to appoint subcommittees for the academic requirements of the University.
Subcommittees under the Senate
- Library Committee
- Syllabi Evaluation Committee
- Probationary Academic Leave Committee
- Disciplinary Committee
- Examination Board
- Examination Grievances Committee
Members of the Senate
- Snr.Prof. Ven. Kanattegoda Saddharatana Anu Nayaka Thero, Vice Chancellor
- Ven. Walivita Soratha Thero, Dean, Faculty of Buddhist Studies
- Dr. Ven. Galwawe Wimalakhanthi Thero, Dean, Faculty of Languages and Cultural Studies
- Ven. Kirama Wimalathissa Thero, Head, Department of Buddhist and Pali Studies
- Ven. Balangoda Ananda Chandrakeerthi Thero, Head, Department of Applied Buddhist Studies
- Dr. Ven. Mahakachchakodiye Pangnasekara Thero, Head, Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies
- Ven.Thimbiriwewa Sirisumana Thero, Head, Department of Languages
- Dr. S K Ilangarathna, The Librarian
- Snr. Prof. (Chair) Ven. Kanangamuwe Rahula Thero
- Snr Prof. Ven. Pathegama Gnanissara Thero
- Ven. Wilgamuwe Piyananda Thero – Faculty Board Nominee
- Ven. Karandagolle Sobhitha Thero – Faculty Board Nominee
- Ven. Welipitiye Pagngnarathana Thero – Faculty Board Nominee
- Ven. Kakegama Jinarathna Thero – Faculty Board Nominee
- Snr Prof. Ven. Medagampitiye Wijithadhamma Thero, Department of Pali and Buddist Studies, University of Sri Jayawrdhnapura
- Prof. Ven. Miriswaththe Wimalagnana Thero, Postgraduate institute of the Pali and Buddhist Studies
- Senior Prof. Uditha Garusinghe, Department of Pali and Buddist Studies, University of kelaniya,
- Prof. Ven. Waradiwela Wijayasuman Anunayaka Thero , Pourwaramaya, Waradiwela, Makuldeniya.
- Ven. Mahawela Rathnapala Thero, Malwathu maha Viharaya, Kandy
- Prof. C M Maddumabandara ,Kandy
- Mr. L.P.K.Gunathilaka – (Registrar- Attending to the Duties)