The University of Colombo ranked 1st in Sri Lanka, 1631st in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 88 research topics. The University of Colombo ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 9,966 academic publications and 101,622 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 11 notable alumni.
The University of Colombo ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Sri Lanka and 1549th in the World with 6,514 publications made and 61,685 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, History, Political Science, Anthropology, Law.
The University of Colombo ranked 1st for Medicine in Sri Lanka and 1182nd in the World with 6,455 publications made and 76,694 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Family medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry.
The University of Colombo ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Sri Lanka and 1595th in the World with 5,878 publications made and 52,323 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 1687th in the World with 5,827 publications made and 74,300 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 4,060 publications made and 28,337 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 3,396 publications made and 45,474 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 2547th in the World with 2,940 publications made and 31,680 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Colombo ranked 1st for Psychology in Sri Lanka and 1585th in the World with 2,441 publications made and 24,177 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
The University of Colombo ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Sri Lanka and 1989th in the World with 1,968 publications made and 19,138 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Colombo ranked 4th for Business in Sri Lanka and 1949th in the World with 1,924 publications made and 10,892 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
The University of Colombo ranked 1st for Economics in Sri Lanka and 1526th in the World with 1,764 publications made and 12,903 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 1812th in the World with 947 publications made and 3,756 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Multimedia.
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.
