Department of Economics University of Colombo

Department of Economics University of Colombo This is the official Face Book page of Department of Economics, University of Colombo in Economics (1996).

The Department of Economics is one of the oldest and possibly the most popular departments in the Faculty of Arts with 700 undergraduates – including students who take Economics as one of three subjects in a General Arts degree, and those who take Special Arts degree in Economics. When considering the history of the Economics department it is vital to know about the history of the University of Co

lombo. The University of Colombo has a proud history of over a century and a quarter starting with the establishment of the Medical School – the predecessor to the present Faculty of Medicine of the University. It was on the present premises of the University of Colombo that the first fully-fledged University, the University of Ceylon was set up in 1942. After a series of changes, the present institutional structure of the University of Colombo was established in 1978. Recently the University of Colombo was ranked among the top universities in Asia and the Pacific by the highly respected Asiaweek magazine. Having initially focused on undergraduate training in a variety of disciplines, the University of Colombo has, since the early 1980s, increasingly turned its attention to the development of teaching and training programs at the postgraduate level. The Department of Economics in the Faculty of Arts took a leadership role in this activity by commencing 1984 the Postgraduate Diploma in Economic Development. The Department now offers two more well-recognized Postgraduate programs: the MA in Economics (1991) and the MPhil /Ph.D. At a time when large numbers of graduates in Economics were looking for postgraduate training opportunities but were getting disappointed that opportunities and resources for this purpose at home and abroad were limited, the value of the services rendered by the postgraduate study program of the Department of Economics of the University of Colombo has been enormous. Postgraduate training programs in Economics offered at the University of Colombo continue to attract large numbers of applicants with a variety of backgrounds. The University provides a stimulating environment for rigorous graduate study. The postgraduate students in turn provide luster to this excellent center of learning which serves the country’s need of producing higher-level manpower in the discipline of Economics, an increasingly important discipline in the Management of the affairs of Sri Lankan society.

Sri Lanka Shines Again at the 20th SAESM – Kathmandu, NepalThe 20th South Asian Economics Students’ Meet (SAESM) was hel...
19/11/2025

Sri Lanka Shines Again at the 20th SAESM – Kathmandu, Nepal

The 20th South Asian Economics Students’ Meet (SAESM) was held from 15–20 November 2025 in Kathmandu, Nepal, under the theme “Addressing Risks and Vulnerabilities in South Asia: Path to Economic Resilience.” Organized by the Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University, together with the Nepal Economic Association, this prestigious regional event brought together the brightest young economists from across South Asia.
This year, Sri Lanka was proudly represented by 10 students, and as usual our Team Sri Lanka continued the proud tradition of excellence. Out of the 10 students, 7 represented Department of Economics, University of Colombo, reaffirming our strong academic presence in the region. Their research and dedication have made us proud at SAESM 2025.

- Mr. Hasitha Weragoda won the Best Research Paper Award under the theme Environmental Degradation and Natural Resources.
- Ms. Batya Peter secured first place in the Policy Discussion Competition under the theme Economics of Climate Change and South Asia.

Once again, Sri Lankan students showcased exceptional talent and research strength on a South Asian platform. Congratulations to Team Sri Lanka for their remarkable achievements and we wish you all the best for your future.

Study programmes in Economics - 2026 intake🎓 Ready to unlock a world of opportunities?Advance your career with a Postgra...
16/10/2025

Study programmes in Economics - 2026 intake

🎓 Ready to unlock a world of opportunities?

Advance your career with a Postgraduate and Extension Programmes from the Department of Economics, University of Colombo.
Now accepting applications!

Applications deadline: November 30, 2025
Programmes starts: January 2026

Warm congratulations to Senior Professor K. Amirthalingam, who assumed duties today as the Head of the Department of Eco...
25/08/2025

Warm congratulations to Senior Professor K. Amirthalingam, who assumed duties today as the Head of the Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo.

12/04/2025
12/04/2025

In remembrance of Dr. Indrajith Aponsu, a distinguished scholar, revered educator, and guiding light to generations.
His profound contributions to the field of Economics and to the University of Colombo will endure beyond his time.

May he be granted the supreme bliss of Nirvana and eternal serenity!✨

06/09/2024
Congratulations to Christeen Masha, a student fro Department of Economics, University of Colombo for winning the prestig...
09/08/2024

Congratulations to Christeen Masha, a student fro Department of Economics, University of Colombo for winning the prestigious Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant 2024!

Her research, which delves into the impact of AI on Sri Lanka's labour force, is a significant step toward understanding the future of work in an AI-driven economy.

We are proud of her achievements and wish her continued success in this research!

📢Christeen Masha from the University of Colombo wins the Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant 2024!

Christeen Masha of the Department of Economics,University of Colombo and is the winner of this year’s the Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant.

Her research study will explore the impact of the rapidly developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology on Sri Lanka’s labour force and will identify skills needed for an AI-driven job market.

Ms Masha is currently conducting her research at IPS under the supervision of IPS Research Economist Dr Pulasthi Amarasinghe.

More: https://bit.ly/3YUMHpV

Colombo Economic Journal (CEJ)is a peer-reviewed academic journal published bi-annually by the Department of Economics, ...
22/07/2024

Colombo Economic Journal (CEJ)is a peer-reviewed academic journal published bi-annually by the Department of Economics, University of Colombo.

The Journal publishes theoretical and empirical papers covering a broad spectrum of topics in economics. The Journal pledges to promote researchers with new ideas, problem-solving models, and disseminate the experiential class research findings for the benefit of academia, industry, and policymakers.

CEJ pledges to promote researchers with a superfluity of understanding to stimulate new ideas, problem-solving models and disseminate the experiential class research findings for the benefit of academia, industry, and policymakers.

The CEJ welcomes papers from academics, researchers, consultants, policymakers and business managers to publish their research work.

Submission for research articles for the CEJ Volume. 2, Issue. 2, 2024 is open now.

Your manuscript/s can be submitted to: [email protected]

Deadline for the submission of articles for this issue: 30th August 2024.

Kindly circulate this email among your friends/ students/ colleague/ Associates/ Fellows/ Researchers, who may be interested.

We look forward to receiving your papers.

16/02/2024

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LIVE STREAMING📹🚨 You can now watch the book launch and discussion live via the link below:https://youtube.com/live/4M_vy...
16/02/2024

LIVE STREAMING📹🚨

You can now watch the book launch and discussion live via the link below:

https://youtube.com/live/4M_vyaDeuEI?feature=share

BOOK LAUNCH 📕

Explorations in Marx’s Theory of Price - Why Marx is Still Relevant for Understanding the Modern Economy: Volume I : Money and money prices
By Dr. Howard Nicholas

Dive into the world of everyday economics through a new and relevant perspective that pushes us to think beyond the text books! 📚

World renowned economist Dr. Howard Nicholas takes you through the book’s significance & how we can rethink economic principles in its application, it’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss out! ✨

🗓️Date - 16th of February 2024
⏱️Time - 3.30pm to 5.30pm
📍Location - Room 128, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo

Fostering Academic Excellence: Launching Eight Journals of the Faculty of Arts📚13.02.2024
14/02/2024

Fostering Academic Excellence: Launching Eight Journals of the Faculty of Arts📚

13.02.2024

Fostering Academic Excellence: Launching Eight Journals of the Faculty of Arts The launching of eight journals, published by the different departments of the Faculty of Arts was held on the 13th of February 2024 at the Faculty of Arts premises. This significant event brought together many esteemed f...

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