The Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA) has been in existence since 1975. Over the years, it has developed to be a centre of excellence in postgraduate education in Agriculture in the country as well as in the region.
   The PGIA in terms of the Ordinance No. 9 of 1979, functions as an organization within the University of Peradeniya, under the direction and control of its Board of Management. The University of Peradeniya is recognized in The Commonwealth YearBook of Universities.