6 Best universities for Data Science in Sri Lanka

Updated: March 15, 2026

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Sri Lanka ranked based on their research performance in Data Science. A graph of 7.72K citations received by 852 academic papers made by 6 universities in Sri Lanka was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Moratuwa

Sri Lanka | Moratuwa

For Data Science

#331 in Asia

#1203 in the World

Founded: 1978

2. University of Colombo

Sri Lanka | Colombo

For Data Science

#481 in Asia

#1528 in the World

Founded: 1921

3. University of Kelaniya

Sri Lanka | Kelaniya

For Data Science

#912 in Asia

#2364 in the World

Enrollment: 17,082
Founded: 1959

4. University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Sri Lanka | Nugegoda

For Data Science

#994 in Asia

#2525 in the World

Founded: 1959

5. University of Peradeniya

Sri Lanka | Peradeniya

For Data Science

#1048 in Asia

#2622 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 17%
Founded: 1942

6. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka | Belihuloya

For Data Science

#1072 in Asia

#2674 in the World

Enrollment: 9,500
Founded: 1995

The best cities to study Data Science in Sri Lanka based on the number of universities and their ranks are Moratuwa, Colombo, Kelaniya, and Nugegoda.