The University of Kelaniya ranked 4th in Sri Lanka, 2769th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 58 research topics. The University of Kelaniya ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,546 academic publications and 79,981 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 2348th in the World with 4,368 publications made and 48,445 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 2113th in the World with 4,148 publications made and 42,480 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 1791st in the World with 3,849 publications made and 62,008 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology.
The University of Kelaniya ranked 4th for Biology in Sri Lanka and 2466th in the World with 3,724 publications made and 56,652 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Kelaniya ranked 5th for Computer Science in Sri Lanka and 2951st in the World with 2,451 publications made and 22,799 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Management Information Systems, Neuroscience.
The University of Kelaniya ranked 6th for Chemistry in Sri Lanka and 3066th in the World with 2,006 publications made and 35,198 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 3229th in the World with 1,819 publications made and 22,143 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 1966th in the World with 1,775 publications made and 12,796 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of Kelaniya ranked 4th for Psychology in Sri Lanka and 2333rd in the World with 1,678 publications made and 18,214 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 2703rd in the World with 1,351 publications made and 16,502 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Kelaniya ranked 4th for Economics in Sri Lanka and 1842nd in the World with 1,229 publications made and 16,144 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 3119th in the World with 506 publications made and 1,908 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.
