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Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo. View mapNext Intake 2025
1st Year
Semester 1
MAJS 6101 – Japanese History
MAJS 6102 – Agricultural and Industrial Development in Japan
MAJS 6103 – Japanese Economy
MAJS 6104 – Basic Japanese Language
Semester 2
MAJS 6201 – Japanese Culture and Society
MAJS 6202 – Management Philosophy and Practices in Japan
MAJS 6203 – Japanese Education
MAJS 6204 – Research Methods
MAJS 6205 – Japanese Technology
2nd Year
Semester 1
MAJS 6301 – Health and Population in Japan
MAJS 6302 – International Relations of Japan
MAJS 6303 – Environmental Issues in Japan
MAJS 6304 – Seminar on Japanese Study Research
Semester 2
MAJS 6401 – Dissertation
Duration: Two years
Weekend Programme
SLQF level: 10
Number of Credits: 60
Medium of Instructions: English
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University/Institution in Japanese Studies; or
- Any other Bachelor’s degree, with prior learning/work experience in Japanese Studies; or
- A professional qualification from a recognized professional body acceptable to the Faculty Board of the FGS and Senate of University of Colombo with prior learning/ work experience in Japanese Studies; or
- Completion of NVQ level 7 (equivalent to Bachelors degree or above) with relevant work experience in Japanese Studies as determined by the Faculty Board of the FGS and Senate of the University of Colombo; And
- A good knowledge of English language and satisfactory performance at a selection test/ selection interview.
A person who wishes to apply for the FGS programmes shall forward the application to the Senior Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies, No.35/30, Pro. Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha, Colombo 07.
Applications can be downloaded from (fgs.cmb.ac.lk) the faculty website.
The students will be selected through an interview or a placement test or both.
The next intake will be announced via the website, at the time of calling for applicants.
Course Fee for Local Students
Application Fee: LKR 3,000/-
Registration Fee: LKR 5,000/-
Course Fee: LKR 244,500/-
Library Fee: LKR 1500/-
Examination Fee: LKR 24000/-
(Per one paper 2000*12)
Refundable Library Deposit: LKR 5,000/-
(Rs. 2,500/= per card)
Course Fee for Foreign Students
Application Fee: 40 USD
Registration Fee: 65 USD
Course Fee: 3155 USD
Library Fee: 19 USD
Examination Fee: 309 USD
Refundable Library Deposit: LKR 5,000/=
(LKR 2,500/= per card)
Course Assistant
Ms. Rashmi
Email: majs@fgs.cmb.ac.lk
Phone: (+94) 11 205 56 56
