The University of Colombo ranked 1st in Sri Lanka, 1634th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 93 research topics. The University of Colombo ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,427 academic publications and 172,714 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 13 notable alumni.
The University of Colombo ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Sri Lanka and 1548th in the World with 7,854 publications made and 107,043 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, History, Anthropology, Political Science, Classics and Ancient History.
The University of Colombo ranked 1st for Medicine in Sri Lanka and 1187th in the World with 7,670 publications made and 124,355 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Surgery, Psychiatry, Family medicine.
The University of Colombo ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Sri Lanka and 1539th in the World with 7,137 publications made and 88,056 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Environmental Management, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology.
The University of Colombo ranked 2nd for Biology in Sri Lanka and 1677th in the World with 7,010 publications made and 119,930 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Botany.
The University of Colombo ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Sri Lanka and 1956th in the World with 4,769 publications made and 47,601 citations received. Main research topics: Library and Information science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Cyber Security.
The University of Colombo ranked 2nd for Chemistry in Sri Lanka and 2195th in the World with 4,114 publications made and 75,969 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
The University of Colombo ranked 3rd for Engineering in Sri Lanka and 2595th in the World with 3,659 publications made and 52,459 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Colombo ranked 3rd for Physics in Sri Lanka and 2725th in the World with 3,075 publications made and 45,961 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Colombo ranked 1st for Psychology in Sri Lanka and 1594th in the World with 2,922 publications made and 38,617 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Colombo ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Sri Lanka and 1998th in the World with 2,298 publications made and 29,224 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Colombo ranked 5th for Business in Sri Lanka and 2010th in the World with 2,285 publications made and 17,485 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
The University of Colombo ranked 1st for Economics in Sri Lanka and 1527th in the World with 2,129 publications made and 23,716 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Political Economy.
The University of Colombo ranked 2nd for Art & Design in Sri Lanka and 1853rd in the World with 1,100 publications made and 7,089 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Creative Writing.
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.
