The University of Jaffna ranked 7th in Sri Lanka, 3716th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 33 research topics. The University of Jaffna ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,617 academic publications and 43,060 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
The University of Jaffna ranked 7th for Environmental Science in Sri Lanka and 2711th in the World with 2,276 publications made and 27,724 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Environmental Management, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology.
The University of Jaffna ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Sri Lanka and 3037th in the World with 2,218 publications made and 22,354 citations received. Main research topics: History, Sociology, Political Science, Anthropology, Classics and Ancient History.
The University of Jaffna ranked 7th for Biology in Sri Lanka and 3184th in the World with 1,987 publications made and 25,902 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Jaffna ranked 6th for Medicine in Sri Lanka and 3054th in the World with 1,452 publications made and 17,943 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology.
The University of Jaffna ranked 6th for Engineering in Sri Lanka and 3313th in the World with 1,384 publications made and 22,324 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
The University of Jaffna ranked 7th for Chemistry in Sri Lanka and 3270th in the World with 1,373 publications made and 23,814 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Jaffna ranked 5th for Physics in Sri Lanka and 3313th in the World with 1,186 publications made and 20,038 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Jaffna ranked 7th for Computer Science in Sri Lanka and 3681st in the World with 1,184 publications made and 11,460 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Library and Information science, Computer Vision, Neuroscience.
The University of Jaffna ranked 6th for Business in Sri Lanka and 2598th in the World with 902 publications made and 7,436 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Jaffna ranked 6th for Economics in Sri Lanka and 1993rd in the World with 775 publications made and 8,859 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics.
The University of Jaffna ranked 6th for Mathematics in Sri Lanka and 3155th in the World with 747 publications made and 8,096 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
The University of Jaffna ranked 6th for Psychology in Sri Lanka and 3048th in the World with 685 publications made and 10,161 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Jaffna ranked 6th for Art & Design in Sri Lanka and 3189th in the World with 320 publications made and 2,895 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics.
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.
