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 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...

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Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2026

MA in Christian Studies 2026/2027

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Diploma in Photography

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Diploma in Film and Television

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Diploma in Drama and Theatre

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8th Humanities Undergraduate Research Symposium (HUG) 2025 Successfully Concludes

The 8th Humanities Undergraduate Research Symposium (HUG) 2025 of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, was successfully held on 12 February 2026 as a one-day academic event, marking another significant ...

Indian Food Corner- 2026

The second-year undergraduate students pursuing the BA Honors in Hindi Degree programme, in collaboration with the Department of Hindi Studies, organized an Indian Food Corner on 29th January 2026 at the Polwatta Ground, University of Kelaniya.

Bhāṣārṇava Academic Colloquium Series on Translation Studies ...

The Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, through its Translation Circle, successfully inaugurated Bhāṣārṇava, an academic colloquium series dedicated to translation studies, with its first session held on ..

Inauguration of the MA in Buddhist Studies: A New Academic Journey Begins

he inauguration ceremony of the Master of Arts Degree Programme in Buddhist Studies, organized by the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies of the University of Kelaniya, was successfully held on 24 January..

Fulbright Scholar Prof. Theresa McGarry Concludes Collaborative Research ...

Professor Theresa McGarry of the Department of Literature and Language, East Tennessee State University, USA, visited the Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, on 7 October 2025 under a Fulbright Scholarship...

Ālōcanā: An Art Exhibition on Sri Lankan Christian Art Held at the University of Kelaniya

Ālōcanā, the art exhibition on “Witness Christian Art Through a Sri Lankan Lens,” was held at the Art Gallery of the University of Kelaniya on the 28th of January 2026. It was organized and conducted by ...