Announcement Message
The Department of Sanskrit & Eastern Studies at the University of Kelaniya is a premier academic centre dedicated to the study, teaching, and research of classical and Eastern knowledge systems that have profoundly influenced South Asian civilization. With a strong foundation in traditional scholarship and a commitment to modern academic standards, the Department offers a comprehensive range of degree programmes including BA, MA, MPhil, and PhD in key disciplines such as Sanskrit, Vastushastra, Yoga, Applied Astrology, and Hinduism. Our programmes are designed to balance classical textual learning with contemporary theoretical and practical perspectives, enabling students to engage meaningfully with both ancient traditions and present-day applications. In addition to regular degree programmes, the Department conducts fee-levying courses in the above subject areas, offered during weekends to accommodate working professionals, teachers, and lifelong learners who seek structured and authentic knowledge in these fields.
Through teaching, research, publication, and community engagement, the Department remains committed to preserving intellectual heritage while fostering innovation and critical inquiry. I warmly invite students, scholars, and interested learners to join the Department of Sanskrit & Eastern Studies and become part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence and cultural enrichment.
Dr. Rev. Udawela Rewatha,
Head of the Department
To emerge as the premier institution in Sri Lanka for the study and teaching of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, applying the rich literary, artistic, and scholarly wisdom preserved in Sanskrit, within a uniquely Sri Lankan context, to support national development.
To empower students with comprehensive knowledge in Sanskrit and Eastern Studies while actively contributing to the growth and advancement of these academic disciplines.