Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
Applications are invited up to 07.08.2025 from eligible foreign Bhikkhus and lay male students who have obtained at least one of the following qualifications to enroll for the Bachelor of Arts (Internal).
Minimum Requirements for the Admission of BA Degree :
G.C.E Advanced Level Examination with Pali, Buddhism and any other subject.
Any equivalent examination to G.C.E Advanced Level Examination which should have been certified by the relevant Ministry / High Commission / Embassy.
Diploma in Buddhism$ Pali conducted by the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification.
Any other qualification approved by the Senate of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.
Note: Those who do not have English and Pali / Sanskrit knowledge in admission are offered to follow one year Intensive Course in English and Pali / Sanskrit in advance to follow the Degree.
How to Obtain an Application:
Application forms can be downloaded from www.bpu.ac.lk
How to Apply :
Duly completed application forms should be sent with relevant documents before 07.08.2025 by registered post to the following address or to the given e-mail address. (More details from below Download section)
Assistant Registrar (Academic and Student Services)
Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
Gurulugomi Mawatha, Pitipana North, Homagama.
Tele: +94112857786 / +94112891104
Email: ass@bpu.ac.lk
Course Details -
|
Category |
Course Name |
Duration |
|
01 |
Intensive Course in English, Pali/Sanskrit + Bachelor of Arts (General)
|
1 Year + 3 Years |
|
02 |
Bachelor of Arts (General)
|
3 Years |
|
|
Bachelor of Arts (Special)
|
4 Years
|
Details of Course Fees
Category 01 - Intensive Course in English, Pali / Sanskrit + Bachelor of Arts (General)
|
Duration |
Registration Fee |
Course Fee |
Hostel Fee* |
Application Fee |
Total |
Method of Payment |
|
1 Year (Intensive) |
$ 20 |
$ 250 |
$ 100 |
$ 5 |
$ 375 |
At the Registration |
|
3 Years Bachelor of Arts |
$ 20 |
$ 100 |
$ 100 |
- |
$ 220 |
|
|
$ 20 |
$ 125 |
$ 100 |
- |
$ 245 |
Annually |
|
|
$ 20 |
$ 175 |
$ 100 |
- |
$ 295 |
Annually |
|
|
Total |
$ 1135 |
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Category 02 - Bachelor of Arts (General) **
|
Duration |
Registration Fee |
Course Fee |
Hostel Fee |
Application Fee |
Total |
Method of Payment |
|
3 Years Bachelor of Arts |
$ 20 |
$ 100 |
$ 100 |
$ 5 |
$ 225 |
At the Registration |
|
$ 20 |
$ 125 |
$ 100 |
- |
$ 245 |
Annually |
|
|
$ 20 |
$ 175 |
$ 100 |
- |
$ 295 |
Annually |
|
|
Total |
$ 765 |
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** For those who wish to follow a special degree, the course duration is 4 years and course fee is increased accordingly
Category 03 - Bachelor of Arts (Special) **
|
Duration |
Registration Fee |
Course Fee |
Hostel Fee |
Application Fee |
Total |
Method of Payment |
|
4 Years Bachelor of Arts |
$ 20 |
$ 100 |
$ 100 |
$ 5 |
$ 225 |
At the Registration |
|
$ 20 |
$ 125 |
$ 100 |
- |
$ 245 |
Annually |
|
|
$ 20 |
$ 175 |
$ 100 |
- |
$ 295 |
Annually |
|
|
$ 20 |
$ 175 |
$ 100 |
- |
$ 295 |
Annually |
|
|
Total |
$ 1060 |
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Note: Subjects offered for the BA degree:
Pali / Sanskrit / English
Buddhist Philosophy / Buddhist Culture / Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy / Buddhist Psychology and Counselling / Buddhist Social Work/ Archaeology / French / Japanese / Korean / Chinese / Hindi / Tamil
Preliminary Course in English and Buddhist Counseling Course
Students are offered the certificate courses in Hindi, Tamil, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and French, free of charge.
Scholarships are available for foreign students who obtain higher grades at the 1st year examination.
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