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We offer a diverse range of MPhil and PhD programs in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering. Each applicant is assigned a supervisor who provides guidance throughout the research process. The applicant and their supervisor(s) collaborate to achieve the research objectives. For those with no prior research experience, OUSL offers support through its dedicated panel of resource personnel. Additionally, OUSL provides a foreign supervisor from its Honorary Professors Network to foster and uphold internationally recognized research standards.
A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a postgraduate research degree that serves as a bridge between a taught master’s program and a PhD. It is designed for students who wish to deepen their knowledge in a specific field through independent research. The MPhil typically involves conducting original research under the guidance of a supervisor and producing a thesis that demonstrates critical analysis, research skills, and subject expertise.
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic degree awarded in a wide range of disciplines, signifying expertise and significant contribution to a field through original research. It is designed for individuals who seek to advance knowledge, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to academic, scientific, or industrial progress. PhD programs typically involve in-depth research under the supervision of experienced faculty members, culminating in a dissertation or thesis that presents new findings. The research process includes literature review, hypothesis formulation, experimentation or theoretical analysis, and critical evaluation of results.
The MPhil or PhD shall be awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral examination. Candidates shall be required to attend selected courses wherever necessary as determined by the Department. The thesis will be prepared under the guidance of one or more supervisors to be nominated by the Department, and appointed by the University Senate. Where appropriate, supervision may be arranged through liaison with other institutions in Sri Lanka or abroad.
Medium of instructions and thesis writing: English
