The University of Kelaniya ranked 5th in Sri Lanka, 2995th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 57 research topics. The University of Kelaniya ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,196 academic publications and 72,126 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.
The University of Kelaniya ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Sri Lanka and 2364th in the World with 4,145 publications made and 43,888 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, History, Anthropology, Classics and Ancient History, Political Science.
The University of Kelaniya ranked 5th for Environmental Science in Sri Lanka and 2111th in the World with 3,954 publications made and 36,502 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Environmental Management, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology.
The University of Kelaniya ranked 3rd for Medicine in Sri Lanka and 1787th in the World with 3,667 publications made and 56,698 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology.
The University of Kelaniya ranked 4th for Biology in Sri Lanka and 2456th in the World with 3,567 publications made and 50,810 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Kelaniya ranked 5th for Computer Science in Sri Lanka and 3002nd in the World with 2,290 publications made and 18,458 citations received. Main research topics: Library and Information science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Management Information Systems.
The University of Kelaniya ranked 6th for Chemistry in Sri Lanka and 3072nd in the World with 1,917 publications made and 29,925 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of Kelaniya ranked 5th for Engineering in Sri Lanka and 3241st in the World with 1,733 publications made and 20,040 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Kelaniya ranked 4th for Business in Sri Lanka and 1980th in the World with 1,695 publications made and 10,969 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of Kelaniya ranked 4th for Psychology in Sri Lanka and 2339th in the World with 1,595 publications made and 16,367 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
The University of Kelaniya ranked 5th for Mathematics in Sri Lanka and 2723rd in the World with 1,295 publications made and 15,067 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
The University of Kelaniya ranked 4th for Economics in Sri Lanka and 1839th in the World with 1,180 publications made and 14,657 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Kelaniya ranked 5th for Art & Design in Sri Lanka and 3163rd in the World with 477 publications made and 1,656 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.
