Buddhist and Pali University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

The Buddist and Pali University of Sri Lanka was established to propagate Buddhism in the country as well as contribute to the development of Pali and Buddist studies both nationally and globally.
Over the years, the institute has nurtured many scholars and missionaries of dhamma who have mastered various subjects, including the Buddhadhamma and the Pali language. These students have also been trained in cultivating and promoting the philosophy of life as taught in Buddhism.

Buddhist and Pali University Overview

Buddhist and Pali University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 7718	91 %
Asia Rankings	# 3179	90 %
Sri Lanka Rankings	# 15	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 5084	60 %
Asia Rankings	# 1780	51 %
Sri Lanka Rankings	# 8	—

Tuition Fees at Buddhist and Pali University

Buddhist and Pali University tuition fees for both bachelor's and master's students are discussed in this section.

Bachelor's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in LKR
International Students	13,073 LKR - 18,302 LKR

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in LKR
Domestic Students	45,000 LKR - 100,000 LKR
International Students	175,500 LKR - 412,600 LKR

Although this range provide a good estimate of tuition costs at Buddhist and Pali University, the actual fees depend on your chosen program. Thus, for more exact figures, you may refer to Buddhist and Pali University tuition fee pages.

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Admissions At Buddhist and Pali University

If you wish to study at Buddhist and Pali University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Buddhist and Pali University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Buddhist and Pali University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Buddhist and Pali University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	Domestic Admissions Page
	International Admissions Page
Master's	Domestic and International Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at Buddhist and Pali University

There are several Buddhist and Pali University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Buddhist and Pali University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.