The University of Colombo ranked 1st in Sri Lanka, 1643rd in the global 2025 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 11,972 academic publications and 157,301 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 12 notable alumni.
The University of Colombo ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Sri Lanka and 1533rd in the World with 7,634 publications made and 97,320 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 1177th in the World with 7,432 publications made and 113,388 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 1529th in the World with 6,934 publications made and 82,435 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 1676th in the World with 6,788 publications made and 109,048 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Botany.
The University of Colombo ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Sri Lanka and 1938th in the World with 4,646 publications made and 44,021 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 2188th in the World with 3,999 publications made and 68,927 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 2591st in the World with 3,538 publications made and 47,874 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 2,913 publications made and 41,326 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 1579th in the World with 2,852 publications made and 35,633 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Colombo ranked 5th for Business in Sri Lanka and 2004th in the World with 2,234 publications made and 17,081 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
The University of Colombo ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Sri Lanka and 1990th in the World with 2,234 publications made and 28,099 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Colombo ranked 1st for Economics in Sri Lanka and 1512th in the World with 2,072 publications made and 21,618 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 1839th in the World with 1,076 publications made and 6,521 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.
