Master of Human Rights 2026/27 – University of Colombo
Applications are invited for the Master of Human Rights in Human Development and Gender Justice programme for the academic year 2026/27, conducted by the Centre for the Study of Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo. The programme is offered in English through a hybrid learning mode.
Master of Human Rights 2026/27 – University of Colombo
| Conducted by | Centre for the Study of Human Rights,Faculty of Law, University of Colombo |
| Closing Date | 2026 – 07 – 15 |
| Location | Hybrid Mode (University of Colombo) |
| Duration | SLQF Level 09 (30 Credits) |
| Course Fee | Rs. 310,000 |
| Instructions to Guidelines |
Application Fee: LKR 2,000 (Payment Code: 335030300007) |
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Who Should Apply?
- Development practitioners pursuing careers in local and international organisations
- Professionals seeking tools to integrate gender-responsive planning
- Human rights advocates
- National policy makers
- Administrators
- Diplomats and foreign service officers
- Others interested in human rights, development and gender justice
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should possess one of the following qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the University of Colombo, including:
- 30 credits in a relevant subject area; or
- Prior learning or work experience considered equivalent to 30 credits in the relevant subject area.
- A relevant educational or professional qualification equivalent to the above requirements, together with acceptable prior learning or work experience.
- Completion of NVQ Level 7, as determined by the University of Colombo.
Applicants must also have a good knowledge of English and perform satisfactorily at the selection test and/or selection interview.
Documents to Be Submitted
The duly completed application form should be submitted together with certified copies of the following documents:
- National Identity Card
- Relevant educational and professional qualifications
- Work experience documents
- Payment slip for the application fee
How to Apply
The application form can be downloaded from the official website of the Centre for the Study of Human Rights.
Completed applications, along with all required certified documents, should be sent by registered post to:
The Director
Centre for the Study of Human Rights
Faculty of Law
University of Colombo
94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha
Colombo 03
Sri Lanka
Centre for the Study of Human Rights
Faculty of Law
University of Colombo
94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha
Colombo 03
Sri Lanka