The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka ranked 11th in Sri Lanka, 6467th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 69 research topics. The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,148 academic publications and 4,376 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka ranked 10th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Sri Lanka and 4769th in the World with 831 publications made and 2,461 citations received. Main research topics: History, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Philosophy.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #10 of 12 | In Sri Lanka |
| #1820 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #4769 of 7,020 | In the World |
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 | 0 | 13 |
| 2009 | 2 | 4 |
| 2010 | 7 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 | 9 |
| 2012 | 13 | 13 |
| 2013 | 15 | 23 |
| 2014 | 20 | 36 |
| 2015 | 42 | 43 |
| 2016 | 60 | 37 |
| 2017 | 46 | 65 |
| 2018 | 45 | 78 |
| 2019 | 62 | 112 |
| 2020 | 98 | 204 |
| 2021 | 171 | 487 |
| 2022 | 142 | 493 |
| 2023 | 88 | 720 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Environmental Science rankings
The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka ranked 12th for Environmental Science in Sri Lanka and 4572nd in the World with 773 publications made and 2,857 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Environmental Management, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #12 of 12 | In Sri Lanka |
| #1932 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #4572 of 6,798 | In the World |
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 |
| 2002 | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 | 2 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 | 3 | 6 |
| 2008 | 1 | 14 |
| 2009 | 5 | 4 |
| 2010 | 6 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 | 19 |
| 2012 | 14 | 29 |
| 2013 | 12 | 35 |
| 2014 | 21 | 45 |
| 2015 | 33 | 51 |
| 2016 | 53 | 53 |
| 2017 | 41 | 87 |
| 2018 | 37 | 105 |
| 2019 | 58 | 136 |
| 2020 | 84 | 206 |
| 2021 | 158 | 470 |
| 2022 | 131 | 529 |
| 2023 | 92 | 758 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Environmental Science.
Biology rankings
The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka ranked 12th for Biology in Sri Lanka and 5175th in the World with 543 publications made and 2,574 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Botany, Biochemistry, Agricultural Science, Genetics.
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 | 3 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 | 8 |
| 2010 | 6 | 7 |
| 2011 | 6 | 17 |
| 2012 | 7 | 33 |
| 2013 | 8 | 43 |
| 2014 | 9 | 49 |
| 2015 | 17 | 45 |
| 2016 | 32 | 50 |
| 2017 | 21 | 85 |
| 2018 | 25 | 98 |
| 2019 | 42 | 116 |
| 2020 | 71 | 176 |
| 2021 | 113 | 384 |
| 2022 | 93 | 384 |
| 2023 | 70 | 612 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Biology.
Computer Science rankings
The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka ranked 10th for Computer Science in Sri Lanka and 4842nd in the World with 494 publications made and 1,934 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Computer Vision, Management Information Systems.
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 | 6 |
| 2011 | 3 | 8 |
| 2012 | 8 | 11 |
| 2013 | 10 | 31 |
| 2014 | 12 | 43 |
| 2015 | 22 | 56 |
| 2016 | 33 | 54 |
| 2017 | 19 | 48 |
| 2018 | 18 | 65 |
| 2019 | 45 | 89 |
| 2020 | 57 | 143 |
| 2021 | 111 | 332 |
| 2022 | 93 | 372 |
| 2023 | 50 | 542 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Computer Science.
Engineering rankings
The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka ranked 11th for Engineering in Sri Lanka and 4992nd in the World with 485 publications made and 2,617 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Civil Engineering.
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 | 6 |
| 2007 | 4 | 5 |
| 2008 | 3 | 9 |
| 2009 | 2 | 8 |
| 2010 | 6 | 11 |
| 2011 | 5 | 19 |
| 2012 | 9 | 27 |
| 2013 | 8 | 39 |
| 2014 | 10 | 62 |
| 2015 | 12 | 81 |
| 2016 | 24 | 72 |
| 2017 | 21 | 79 |
| 2018 | 21 | 109 |
| 2019 | 37 | 141 |
| 2020 | 56 | 221 |
| 2021 | 106 | 464 |
| 2022 | 87 | 558 |
| 2023 | 63 | 779 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka ranked 8th for Physics in Sri Lanka and 4822nd in the World with 406 publications made and 2,583 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 | 8 |
| 2008 | 4 | 11 |
| 2009 | 3 | 12 |
| 2010 | 7 | 11 |
| 2011 | 5 | 22 |
| 2012 | 8 | 22 |
| 2013 | 12 | 54 |
| 2014 | 15 | 70 |
| 2015 | 11 | 86 |
| 2016 | 27 | 81 |
| 2017 | 11 | 95 |
| 2018 | 17 | 107 |
| 2019 | 25 | 147 |
| 2020 | 39 | 213 |
| 2021 | 82 | 394 |
| 2022 | 77 | 496 |
| 2023 | 47 | 609 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Physics.
Chemistry rankings
The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka ranked 12th for Chemistry in Sri Lanka and 5091st in the World with 380 publications made and 2,501 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry.
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 | 5 |
| 2007 | 3 | 6 |
| 2008 | 4 | 9 |
| 2009 | 4 | 10 |
| 2010 | 6 | 10 |
| 2011 | 7 | 19 |
| 2012 | 6 | 24 |
| 2013 | 6 | 42 |
| 2014 | 8 | 48 |
| 2015 | 10 | 41 |
| 2016 | 16 | 54 |
| 2017 | 15 | 80 |
| 2018 | 18 | 92 |
| 2019 | 27 | 124 |
| 2020 | 43 | 195 |
| 2021 | 75 | 339 |
| 2022 | 66 | 442 |
| 2023 | 53 | 575 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Chemistry.
Business rankings
The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka ranked 11th for Business in Sri Lanka and 4082nd in the World with 379 publications made and 1,051 citations received. Main research topics: Marketing, Finance, Management, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 | 3 |
| 2013 | 9 | 12 |
| 2014 | 17 | 22 |
| 2015 | 34 | 26 |
| 2016 | 43 | 23 |
| 2017 | 24 | 28 |
| 2018 | 24 | 36 |
| 2019 | 33 | 53 |
| 2020 | 43 | 114 |
| 2021 | 68 | 264 |
| 2022 | 38 | 243 |
| 2023 | 29 | 324 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Business.
Mathematics rankings
The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka ranked 10th for Mathematics in Sri Lanka and 4804th in the World with 335 publications made and 879 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 | 24 |
| 2014 | 11 | 17 |
| 2015 | 16 | 23 |
| 2016 | 22 | 40 |
| 2017 | 13 | 30 |
| 2018 | 13 | 36 |
| 2019 | 24 | 41 |
| 2020 | 40 | 93 |
| 2021 | 63 | 225 |
| 2022 | 66 | 209 |
| 2023 | 35 | 286 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Mathematics.
Medicine rankings
The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka ranked 12th for Medicine in Sri Lanka and 5684th in the World with 321 publications made and 820 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Health Science.
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 | 7 |
| 2012 | 6 | 13 |
| 2013 | 6 | 18 |
| 2014 | 3 | 29 |
| 2015 | 14 | 17 |
| 2016 | 21 | 12 |
| 2017 | 14 | 31 |
| 2018 | 11 | 37 |
| 2019 | 20 | 70 |
| 2020 | 44 | 82 |
| 2021 | 63 | 181 |
| 2022 | 58 | 212 |
| 2023 | 47 | 289 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Medicine.
Economics rankings
The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka ranked 11th for Economics in Sri Lanka and 4105th in the World with 308 publications made and 774 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 | 4 |
| 2013 | 6 | 16 |
| 2014 | 13 | 21 |
| 2015 | 24 | 22 |
| 2016 | 34 | 28 |
| 2017 | 13 | 15 |
| 2018 | 16 | 29 |
| 2019 | 26 | 36 |
| 2020 | 30 | 84 |
| 2021 | 63 | 144 |
| 2022 | 39 | 166 |
| 2023 | 29 | 238 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Economics.
Psychology rankings
The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka ranked 10th for Psychology in Sri Lanka and 5107th in the World with 267 publications made and 874 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Neuroscience.
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 | 4 |
| 2013 | 8 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 | 15 |
| 2016 | 17 | 12 |
| 2017 | 14 | 16 |
| 2018 | 9 | 14 |
| 2019 | 19 | 44 |
| 2020 | 33 | 79 |
| 2021 | 54 | 142 |
| 2022 | 50 | 191 |
| 2023 | 35 | 277 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Psychology.
Art & Design rankings
The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka ranked 8th for Art & Design in Sri Lanka and 4136th in the World with 166 publications made and 368 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 4 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | 8 | 4 |
| 2016 | 7 | 12 |
| 2017 | 4 | 10 |
| 2018 | 5 | 10 |
| 2019 | 9 | 16 |
| 2020 | 23 | 23 |
| 2021 | 40 | 117 |
| 2022 | 39 | 63 |
| 2023 | 21 | 95 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Art & Design.
