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Welcome to the Faculty of Humanities

The Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, holds a unique position in Sri Lankan academia as the only independent faculty dedicated exclusively to the Humanities. With a strong commitment to excellence in education and research in the fields of languages and language studies, fine arts, religious studies, and cultural studies, the Faculty cultivates a vibrant academic environment in which intellectual inquiry and creativity flourish.

We have embarked on this path of excellence, aspiring to become a leading centre for the creation and dissemination of knowledge that advances sustainable development with...

The Faculty of Humanities was awarded

a Commendation for the Best Faculty Website

at the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2025,

which was held on 01 January 2026

Diploma in English for Professional Purposes (DEPP) 2026

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Diploma Programme in Vastushastra - 2026

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MA in Christian Studies 2026/2027

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Diploma in Photography

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Senior Lecturer Dulanga Gunarathna Assumes Duties as the Head of the Department of Fine Arts

Senior Lecturer (Mrs) Dulanga Gunarathna officially assumed duties as the new Head of the Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, on 18 May 2026 at the Department premises.

Dr Udara de Silva Assumes Duties as Head of the Department of Modern Languages

Dr Udara de Silva officially assumed duties as the Head of the Department of Modern Languages, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, on 12 May 2026 at the Department premises.

Orientation Programme of the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Humanities – Academic Year 2024/2025

The Inauguration Ceremony of the Orientation Programme organized to welcome new undergraduates of the 2024/2025 intake of the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, was held on the 18th of May 2026 .

157th General Convocation of the University of Kelaniya

The 157th General Convocation of the University of Kelaniya was held ceremoniously on the 27th of April 2026 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo.

New Chinese Director Appointed to the Confucius Institute at the University of Kelaniya

Marking a significant step in strengthening international academic collaboration, Mr. Guan Pin from Chongqing Normal University has been appointed as the new Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Kelaniya..

Prof. Dr. Lasanthi Manaranjanie Assumes Duties as the New Head of the Department of Fine Arts

Prof. Dr. K. D. Lasanthi Manaranjanie officially assumed duties as the Head of the Department of Fine Arts, Faculty of Humanities of the University of Kelaniya, on 20 April 2026 (effective from 08 April) at the Department premises.