The Faculty of Science at the University of Colombo currently offers more than 16 MSc programs, with several additional ones in development. The increasing popularity of these postgraduate programs has led to a significant rise in student enrollment, driven by their quality. Given the robust demand for enrollment and the diverse range of program areas, it has become essential to closely oversee regular curriculum updates, program start dates, timely delivery, and successful completion.

Consequently, the faculty established the Center for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS) in 2023,  aiming at enhancing the management to achieve  these goals.

The University of Colombo is the highest ranked University in Sri Lanka, particularly with respect to its research output. The Faculty of Science offers a range of diverse and comprehensive postgraduate  programs to pursue advanced studies in the science streams.