Latest ranking updates related to universities in Sri Lanka
- 06 Mar, 2024: New edition of Scimago Institutions Rankings. 10 universities in Sri Lanka ranked.
- 19 Dec, 2023: URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance updated with University of Peradeniya ranked highest among 7 listed universities in Sri Lanka.
- 05 Dec, 2023: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK published most recent results of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Includes 2 universities from Sri Lanka.
- 08 Nov, 2023: Publication of QS University Rankings: Asia. University of Colombo with highest ranking among universities in Sri Lanka ranked #301.
Rankings of universities in Sri Lanka 2024
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THE World University Rankings
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023] |
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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| Show 12 more rankings of University of Colombo and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects | |||
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023] |
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| Show 3 more rankings of University of Sri Jayewardenepura | |||
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THE World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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QS University Rankings: Asia
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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QS University Rankings: Asia
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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QS University Rankings: Asia
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022] |
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| Show 1 more rankings of University of Ruhuna and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects | |||
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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QS University Rankings: Asia
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
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| Show 1 more rankings of University of Jaffna | |||
#8
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
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#9
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
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#10
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
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#11
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
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QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
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Uva Wellassa University
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#13
University of the Visual & Performing Arts
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Highest subject rankings of universities in Sri Lanka
Physics
GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#401
University of Ruhuna
Social Sciences
THE World University Rankings by Subject
#801
University of Colombo
Engineering
THE World University Rankings by Subject
#1001
University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka Key Facts for International Students
12 out of 13 Universities in Sri Lanka Ranked in at least one ranking
18 Different Rankings list Universities in Sri Lanka (16 institution and 2 subject rankings)
Map with location of universities in Sri Lanka
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FAQ
University of Peradeniya ranks #1 in Sri Lanka in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.
Among all universities in Sri Lanka University of Peradeniya is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 19 rankings where University of Peradeniya is listed.
University of Ruhuna is ranked best in Sri Lanka for Natural Sciences (Physics). See all rankings for the University of Ruhuna.
University of Colombo is ranked best in Sri Lanka for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Sciences). See all rankings for the University of Colombo.
University of Peradeniya is ranked best in Sri Lanka for Engineering (Engineering). See all rankings for the University of Peradeniya.
Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 12584
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 1001
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%
- Universities:
- 2952
- Published:
- 08 November, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Asia:
Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% International research network 10% Citations per paper 10%
- Universities:
- 2097
- Published:
- 05 December, 2023
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 6000
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
Research Performance: 40%
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
Quality of Education: 25%
Alumni Employment: 25%
Quality of Faculty: 10%
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 3103
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
Research Productivity: 25%
- # Articles last 11 years: 10%
- # Articles current year: 15%
Research Impact: 35%
- # Citations last 11 years: 15%
- # Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average # citations last 11 years: 10%
Research Excellence: 40%
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 3939
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
Teaching: 40%
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
Research: 40%
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
International Diversity: 10%
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
Financial Sustainability: 10%
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Universities:
- 2046
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Universities:
- 2917
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 21682
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 14232
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Universities:
- 2325
- Published:
- 22 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% Teaching 25% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%
- Universities:
- 1837
- Published:
- 19 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:
Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%
- Universities:
- 4115
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Universities:
- 3144
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
Urap
- Universities:
- 12002
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
Us News
- Universities:
- 5248
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 60012
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%
