Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Statistics
Offered through the Department of Statistics, USJ
New Admissions for 2026
This program has been designed for graduates who wish to gain a basic knowledge in statistics. Upon successful completion, professionals from various fields such as medicine, engineering, management, social sciences, biological sciences, marketing, pharmaceuticals, nursing, etc. will be able to design surveys/experiments and then analyze the data collected through them.
The Postgraduate Certificate program in Applied Statistics provides
(a) An opportunity for graduates who have not studied Statistics to learn Statistics
(b) Knowledge in applications of Statistics and training in data analysis required by graduate employees in various fields
(c) An opportunity for graduate employees to gain higher education qualifications required for their promotions and career development.
Target Group:
- Those who need an academic qualification in statistics.
- Professionals from various fields who wish to gain a basic knowledge in statistics.
Minimum Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any field of study from a recognized university.
- Any other qualification accepted by the Senate of the university.
Please visit http://science.sjp.ac.lk/sta/msc/ for more information regarding the program.
Duration: 01 Year
Medium of Instructions: English
Mode: Hybrid Mode
(Online lectures. Discussions and Exams will be held physically.)
Course fee: Rs. 215,000/-
(Including Registration Fees (LKR 5,000/-), Refundable Library Deposit (LKR 5,000/-), and Library Fee (LKR 5,000/-))
*The program will be offered only if at least 20 candidates are registered.
Application Closing Date: 31st December 2025 (Extended)
How to apply?
- Click on the “Apply Now” button below or go to “Applications” page.
- Select the Course “Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Statistics” and login with your email & NIC/passport number
- Download the completed application and send it to bosps.fgs@sjp.ac.lk.
For further details, please contact:
Dr. Manjula Perera
Coordinator – Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Statistics
Department of Statistics
Faculty of Applied Sciences
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Gangodawila
Nugegoda
Phone: 0776367955 | E-mail:manjula@sjp.ac.lk
Contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies
Mrs. Sachintha Ranathunga: 011 288 1557 | bosps.fgs@sjp.ac.lk
Senior Assistant Registrar
Faculty of Graduate Studies
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Phone: 011 275 84 86 | E-mail:dr.fgs@sjp.ac.lk
(If you have any issues with the online application, please contact Mr. Atheeq at 0762242138 / 0112881565)
Registrar, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
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