{"id":220,"date":"2025-05-07T06:55:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T06:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/pali\/?page_id=220"},"modified":"2025-05-07T07:01:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T07:01:32","slug":"opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/Pali\/opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"220\" class=\"elementor elementor-220\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4da6dbc e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4da6dbc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-419872a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"419872a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Opportunities for Students and Scholars<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1be0b22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1be0b22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Explore academic, research, and cultural exchange opportunities offered by the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies\u2014locally and internationally.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a52cff e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9a52cff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13b2b11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13b2b11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"3\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><span class=\"active\">Postgraduate Diploma in Pali Studies<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"7%\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Duration: one academic year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td valign=\"top\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">The minimum qualification required for enrolment: a bachelor&#8217;s degree in any subject area or any other academic qualifications acceptable to the Department and the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee. Those who complete the Diploma course will qualify to pursue Master&#8217;s degree courses in Pali Studies.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Number of courses required: Five subjects of related courses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td width=\"10%\">\u00a0<\/td><td width=\"83%\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Students are required to offer five subjects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td>Fees \u2013<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td valign=\"top\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Registration \u2013500 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td valign=\"top\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Course Fee \u2013 600 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td valign=\"top\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Library (non refundable fee) \u2013 100 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>\u00a0<\/p><table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"3\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><span class=\"active\">Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"7%\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Duration: One academic year.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Number of courses required: Five subjects of related courses selected from the following.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td valign=\"top\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">The minimum qualification required for enrolment: a bachelor&#8217;s degree in any subject area or any other academic qualifications acceptable to the Department and the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee. Those who complete the Diploma course will qualify to pursue Master&#8217;s degree courses in Pali Studies. ( please format it as it is in the Pali Studies)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Students are required to offer five subjects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td width=\"10%\">\u00a0<\/td><td width=\"83%\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Fees \u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Registration \u2013 500 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Course Fee \u2013 600 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Library (non refundable fee) \u2013 100 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h5 class=\"active\">\u00a0<\/h5><table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"3\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><span class=\"active\">M.A. in Pali Studies<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"7%\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Duration: Two academic years (one year of course work and one year for dissertation).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Number of courses required: Six subjects of related courses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td valign=\"top\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Minimum qualification required for enrolment: At least a second class pass in Bachelor of Arts Degree or an equivalent in Pali Studies or in a related subject area, or a pass in the Diploma in Pali Studies or any other academic qualifications acceptable to the Department and the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Number of courses required: Six<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td width=\"10%\">\u00a0<\/td><td width=\"83%\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Fees per annum\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Registration \u2013 500 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Course Fee \u2013 750 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td valign=\"top\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Library (non refundable fee) \u2013 100 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h5 class=\"active\">\u00a0<\/h5><table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"3\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><span class=\"active\">M.A. in Buddhist Studies<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"7%\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Duration: Two academic years (one year of course work and one year for dissertation).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Number of courses required: Six out of the following<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Minimum qualification required for enrollment: At least a second class pass in Bachelor of Arts Degree or an equivalent in Buddhist Studies or in a related subject area, or a pass in the Diploma in Buddhist Studies or any other academic qualifications acceptable to the Department and the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Number of courses required: Six<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td width=\"10%\">\u00a0<\/td><td width=\"83%\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Fees per annum \u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Registration \u2013 500 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Course Fee \u2013 750 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td valign=\"top\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Library (non refundable fee) \u2013 100 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><blockquote><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote><table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"3\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><span class=\"active\">M. Phil in Pali Studies<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"7%\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Duration: Two or Three academic years (one year of course work and one or two years for dissertation).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Number of courses required: Six out of the following<\/td><\/tr><tr><td valign=\"top\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Minimum qualification required for enrollment: At least a second class pass in Bachelor of Arts Degree or an equivalent in Pali Studies or in a related subject area, or a pass in the Diploma in Pali Studies or any other academic qualifications acceptable to the Department and the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Number of courses required: Six<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td width=\"10%\">\u00a0<\/td><td width=\"83%\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Fees per annum \u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Registration \u2013 500 (US$) [ half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC ]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Course Fee \u2013 1000 (US$) [ half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC ]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td valign=\"top\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Library (non refundable fee) \u2013 100 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><blockquote><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote><table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"3\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><span class=\"active\">M. Phil in Buddhist Studies<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"7%\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Duration: Three academic years (one year of course work and two years for dissertation).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Number of courses required: Six out of the following:<\/td><\/tr><tr><td valign=\"top\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Minimum qualification required for enrolment: At least a second class pass in Bachelor of Arts Degree or an equivalent in Buddhist Studies or in a related subject area, or a pass in the Diploma in Buddhist Studies or any other academic qualifications acceptable to the Department and the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Number of courses required: Six<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td width=\"10%\">\u00a0<\/td><td width=\"83%\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Fees per annum \u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Registration \u2013 500 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Course Fee \u2013 1000 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td valign=\"top\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Library (non refundable fee) \u2013 100 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><br \/><br \/><br \/><\/p><table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"3\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><span class=\"active\">PhD in Buddhist Studies or in Pali Studies<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"7%\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Basic Qualifications &#8211; M.A.(Research) or MPhil degree or equivalent in a relevant field<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Could be registered at any time of the year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">By Research only, Thesis 80000 words<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td width=\"10%\">\u00a0<\/td><td width=\"83%\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Fees per annum:<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Registration &#8211; 500 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/div><\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Course Fee &#8211; US $1500.00 (half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>\u00a0<\/p><table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"3\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong class=\"active\">Certificate Course<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"7%\">\u00a0<\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Entry Requirements<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td valign=\"top\" width=\"10%\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td width=\"83%\">G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination with passes in at least three subjects.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td valign=\"top\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>An equivalent qualification acceptable to the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, subject to the approval of the Faculty and the Senate of the University.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Selection of Students<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"2\">Selection of students possessing the requisite entry qualifications will be made by a Departmental Committee on a priority basis, taking into account the academic merit of the applicants.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Duration of Course<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">The duration of the course will be one academic year consisting of two semesters of fifteen weeks each. A minimum of thirty hours of lectures will be conducted in respect of each course.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><span class=\"active\"><strong>Certificate Course in Buddhist Studies<\/strong><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td valign=\"top\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">The course introduces the students to the Buddhist thought and culture under six subject areas: Basic Doctrines of Theravada Buddhism, Elementary Pali Grammar and Translation, Buddhism and Society, Elements of Buddhist Culture, Buddhism and Mental Health, and Buddhist Ethics. The course consists of 180 teaching hours.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Fees \u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Registration \u2013 100 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Course Fee \u2013 500 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><span class=\"active\"><strong>Certificate Course in Pali Studies<\/strong><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td valign=\"top\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">The course provides a working knowledge of the Pali Language to those students who intend to pursue advanced studies in Pali language and literature or in Theravada Buddhism. It consists of 120 teaching hours in three steps:<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Ability to comprehend and construct simple sentences<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Competence to translate and compose complex Pali passages<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Competence to comprehend Pali canonical and post-canonical literature<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Fees \u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Registration \u2013 100 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Course Fee \u2013 1000 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Fees: US $1100 (US $550 for SAARC students)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"title\"><strong>Medium of Instruction<\/strong><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">The course and the relevant examination will be conducted in the English and Sinhala media.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Further Inquiries:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"mailto:palibuddhist@pdn.ac.lk\">palibuddhist@pdn.ac.lk<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"mailto:gnananada@hotmail.com\">gnananada@hotmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td height=\"33\">\u00a0<\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"mailto:gsomarat@yahoo.com\">gsomarat@yahoo.com\u00a0<\/a>(head of department)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong class=\"title\">Casual Student<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Suitable courses by special arrangement with the Head of Department<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td valign=\"top\"><div align=\"right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arts.pdn.ac.lk\/pali\/images\/outsourcing-india1.gif\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/div><\/td><td>Casual students will be entertained trough out the year. The courses\/programmes will be conducted depending on the needs\/requirements of the applicant.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eee162 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1eee162\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opportunities for Students and Scholars Explore academic, research, and cultural exchange opportunities offered by the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies\u2014locally and internationally. Postgraduate Diploma in Pali Studies Duration: one academic year The minimum qualification required for enrolment: a bachelor&#8217;s degree in any subject area or any other academic qualifications acceptable to the Department and the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee. Those who complete the Diploma course will qualify to pursue Master&#8217;s degree courses in Pali Studies. Number of courses required: Five subjects of related courses \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Students are required to offer five subjects \u00a0 Fees \u2013 \u00a0 \u00a0 Registration \u2013500 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC] \u00a0 Course Fee \u2013 600 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC] \u00a0 Library (non refundable fee) \u2013 100 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC] \u00a0 Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies Duration: One academic year. Number of courses required: Five subjects of related courses selected from the following. The minimum qualification required for enrolment: a bachelor&#8217;s degree in any subject area or any other academic qualifications acceptable to the Department and the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee. Those who complete the Diploma course will qualify to pursue Master&#8217;s degree courses in Pali Studies. ( please format it as it is in the Pali Studies) \u00a0 Students are required to offer five subjects \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Fees \u2013 \u00a0 Registration \u2013 500 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC] \u00a0 Course Fee \u2013 600 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC] \u00a0 Library (non refundable fee) \u2013 100 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC] \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 M.A. in Pali Studies Duration: Two academic years (one year of course work and one year for dissertation). Number of courses required: Six subjects of related courses Minimum qualification required for enrolment: At least a second class pass in Bachelor of Arts Degree or an equivalent in Pali Studies or in a related subject area, or a pass in the Diploma in Pali Studies or any other academic qualifications acceptable to the Department and the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee. Number of courses required: Six \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Fees per annum\u2013 \u00a0 Registration \u2013 500 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC] \u00a0 Course Fee \u2013 750 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC] \u00a0 Library (non refundable fee) \u2013 100 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC] \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 M.A. in Buddhist Studies Duration: Two academic years (one year of course work and one year for dissertation). Number of courses required: Six out of the following Minimum qualification required for enrollment: At least a second class pass in Bachelor of Arts Degree or an equivalent in Buddhist Studies or in a related subject area, or a pass in the Diploma in Buddhist Studies or any other academic qualifications acceptable to the Department and the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee. Number of courses required: Six \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Fees per annum \u2013 \u00a0 Registration \u2013 500 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC] \u00a0 Course Fee \u2013 750 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC] \u00a0 Library (non refundable fee) \u2013 100 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC] \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 M. Phil in Pali Studies Duration: Two or Three academic years (one year of course work and one or two years for dissertation). Number of courses required: Six out of the following Minimum qualification required for enrollment: At least a second class pass in Bachelor of Arts Degree or an equivalent in Pali Studies or in a related subject area, or a pass in the Diploma in Pali Studies or any other academic qualifications acceptable to the Department and the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee. \u00a0 Number of courses required: Six \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Fees per annum \u2013 \u00a0 Registration \u2013 500 (US$) [ half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC ] \u00a0 Course Fee \u2013 1000 (US$) [ half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC ] \u00a0 Library (non refundable fee) \u2013 100 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC] \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 M. Phil in Buddhist Studies Duration: Three academic years (one year of course work and two years for dissertation). Number of courses required: Six out of the following: Minimum qualification required for enrolment: At least a second class pass in Bachelor of Arts Degree or an equivalent in Buddhist Studies or in a related subject area, or a pass in the Diploma in Buddhist Studies or any other academic qualifications acceptable to the Department and the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee. Number of courses required: Six \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Fees per annum \u2013 \u00a0 Registration \u2013 500 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC] \u00a0 Course Fee \u2013 1000 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC] \u00a0 Library (non refundable fee) \u2013 100 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist clergy and SAARC] \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 PhD in Buddhist Studies or in Pali Studies Basic Qualifications &#8211; M.A.(Research) or MPhil degree or equivalent in a relevant field Could be registered at any time of the year By Research only, Thesis 80000 words \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Fees per annum: \u00a0 Registration &#8211; 500 (US$) [half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC] \u00a0 Course Fee &#8211; US $1500.00 (half fee for Buddhist Clergy and SAARC) \u00a0 Certificate Course \u00a0 Entry Requirements \u00a0 G.C.E. 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