About the university
Vision of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture is to be a Centre of Excellence in Postgraduate Education, Research and Outreach in Agriculture and Related Fields to Serve the Needs of Government, Industry and the Global Community. Mission of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture is to be a National and Regional Centre for Postgraduate Education, Research and Outreach by Providing a Theoretically Sound and Practically Oriented Training to Produce Competent, Innovative and Dedicated Persons to Foster National Development of Agriculture and Allied Fields.
Education programs
Administration
Administration
Master of Business Administration
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$6,000
Fee for international students
$853
Fee for domestic students
Agriculture
~ $4,542 / year
Agriculture
M.Sc. in Poultry Science and Technology (CW only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$427
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Organizational Management (CW &R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$938
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Bio-Statistics (CW only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$512
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology (CW Only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$512
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Tropical Agriculture
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$1,365
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Environmental Forestry (CW Only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$512
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Floriculture and Landscape Architecture (CW &R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$853
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Dairy and Meat Product Technology (CW &R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$768
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Food & Nutrition (CW & R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$853
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Environmental Economics (CW & R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$683
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Natural Resource Management (CW Only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$341
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Development Communication and Extension (CW &R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$768
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Development Communication and Extension (CW only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$427
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Plantation Crop Management (CW & R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$853
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Aquatic Bio-Resources Management and Aquaculture (CW only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$427
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology (CW & R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$853
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Soil and Environmental Microbiology (CW &R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$768
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Poultry Science and Technology (CW &R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$768
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Food & Nutrition (CW Only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$512
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Integrated Water Resources Management (CW & R )
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$853
Fee for domestic students
M Sc. in Horticulture (CW & R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$853
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Biotechnology (CW &R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$768
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Environmental Soil Science (CW & R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$768
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Soil and Environmental Microbiology (CW only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$427
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Tropical Soil Management (CW Only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$427
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Applied Statistics (CW & R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$853
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Aquatic Bio-Resources Management and Aquaculture (CW & R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$768
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Natural Resource Management (CW & R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$683
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Environmental Economics (CW Only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$341
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Bio-Statistics (CW & R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$853
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Crop Science (CW only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$512
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Integrated Water Resources Management (CW only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$512
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Animal Science (CW &R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$768
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Organizational Management (CW only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$597
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Environmental Forestry (CW & R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$853
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Tropical Soil Management (CW & R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$768
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Agricultural & Bio-systems Engineering (CW &R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$853
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Plant Biology Conservation and Breeding (CW & R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$768
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Molecular and Applied Microbiology (CW & R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$768
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Plant Biology Conservation and Breeding (CW only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$427
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Animal Science (CW only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$427
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Floriculture and Landscape Architecture (CW only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$512
Fee for domestic students
M Sc. in Horticulture (CW only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$512
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Dairy and Meat Product Technology (CW only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$427
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Molecular and Applied Microbiology (CW Only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$427
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Environmental Soil Science (CW only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$427
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Plantation Crop Management (CW )
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$512
Fee for domestic students
M.Sc. in Crop Science (CW & R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$7,337
Fee for domestic students
Biology
~ $4,000 / year
Biology
M.Sc. in Biotechnology (CW only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$427
Fee for domestic students
Food and Nutrition
~ $4,000 / year
Food and Nutrition
M.Sc. in Plant Protection Technology (CW only)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,000
Fee for international students
$427
Fee for domestic students
Landscape
~ $5,000 / year
Landscape
M.Sc. in Plant Protection Technology (CW & R)
English
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$5,000
Fee for international students
$768
Fee for domestic students
International students friendly
Over the years the PGIA has been proud to bestow many International postgraduates to the world. As a centre of excellence in postgraduate research and education, the PGIA is always ready to cater its knowledge to international students. Please go thorough the Student Prospectus by visiting www.pgia.ac.lk.
Accommodation
There are many places of accommodation ready to welcome local and international students at Peradeniya. The Peradeniya area can cater to almost all requirements and comfort needs of the majority of Rooms, apartments and houses are available at reasonable rates. The PGIA guest house, located a few minutes’ drive from the PGIA on the Hanthana range is an affordable, warm stay for most international students until they find permanent accommodation.
Scholarships
The PGIA offers limited number of partial scholarships for international students. The PGIA has waived off the application fee from International applicants. Please go thorough the Student Prospectus by visiting www.pgia.ac.lk. Research students can obtain funds from Research Facilitation Fund (RFF) for their research activities at the M.Phil. and Ph.D. levels for a 2-3 years full time research of national importance.
How to apply to the university
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Required documents for admission
When applying for admission to Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA) in Sri Lanka you should prepare all required documents. Request a list of necessary documents directly from a university, as it may vary for different countries. Using our live chat, you can also ask for sample documents.
- Copy of the Birth Certificate
- Official Academic Transcript
- Letters of reccomendation (MA, PhD)
- 2 Referee Reports
- Payment proof of Application fee
- Copy of the B.Sc. and/or M.Sc. degree certificate
- 2 passport sized photographs
- Online Application form
Why people choose this university
Contacts
Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA)
Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, Old Galaha Road, 20400
20400
Sri Lanka
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