About us
The Unit of Postgraduate, External Degrees and Extension Courses was established in 2016, and it is currently located at the ground floor of the Faculty of Languages and Cultural studies, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka. The Unit was headed by Five directors from 2016 to 2025 as given bellow, and currently, the unit is chaired by Chair Dr. Ven. Kadihingala Hemasiri Thero.
- Senior Prof. Ven. Pathegama Gnanissara Thero (From 16.01.2016 to 07.01.2017)
- Dr. Rev. Diulapalasse Wimalananda Thero (From 08.02.2017 to 14.03.2018)
- Prof. Ven. Waradiwela Wijayasumana Thero (From 15.03.2018 to 24.01.2019)
- Dr. Ven. Kallanchiye Rathanasiri Thero (From 26.08.2019 to 25.11.2022)
- Senior Prof. (Chair) Ven. Kanangamuwe Rahula Thero (From 28.11.2022 to 07.04.2025)
Postgraduate programs including Master of Arts (By Research), Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts (External) Degree Program, several Diploma programs and Extension courses are conducted by the UPEDEC. Only Buddhist monks are allowed to follow the postgraduate programs while allther programs are available for both Buddhist monks and lay students.
The Unit of Postgraduate, External Degrees and Extension Courses (UPEDEC) proudly offers the following Postgraduate programmes:
Doctor of Philosophy – Ph. D. (03 years)
Buddhist Studies, Sinhala, Pali, Sanskrit Archeology, History, Sociology, Education Science and Philosophy
Master of Philosophy – M. Phil. (02 years)
Buddhist Studies, Sinhala, Pali, Sanskrit Archeology, History, Sociology, Education Science and Philosophy
Master of Arts (By Research) – M. A. (02 years)
Buddhist Studies, Sinhala, Pali, Sanskrit Archeology, History, Sociology, Education Science and Philosophy
Following Diplomas and Extension Courses are also conducted by the UPEDEC.