University of Moratuwa: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2854 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #906 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #4 of 16 | In Sri Lanka |
| #372 of 2,556 | For Classics and Ancient History |
| Top50% | For 71 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- mrt.ac.lk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 29%*
* The University of Moratuwa is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education/Advanced Level (GCE/AL) with 3 approved subjects and total aggregates determined by the UGC according to number of places available |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | June to March |
Research profile
University of Moratuwa has published 6,113 scientific papers with 36,736 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Physics, Geography and Cartography, Biology, Business, Chemistry, and History.
University of Moratuwa majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 10 |
| 1992 | 8 | 18 |
| 1993 | 12 | 22 |
| 1994 | 9 | 23 |
| 1995 | 6 | 24 |
| 1996 | 7 | 26 |
| 1997 | 12 | 19 |
| 1998 | 6 | 42 |
| 1999 | 10 | 27 |
| 2000 | 7 | 37 |
| 2001 | 5 | 39 |
| 2002 | 16 | 82 |
| 2003 | 20 | 49 |
| 2004 | 23 | 70 |
| 2005 | 37 | 78 |
| 2006 | 91 | 106 |
| 2007 | 95 | 171 |
| 2008 | 90 | 209 |
| 2009 | 109 | 324 |
| 2010 | 128 | 342 |
| 2011 | 106 | 548 |
| 2012 | 145 | 612 |
| 2013 | 172 | 781 |
| 2014 | 176 | 899 |
| 2015 | 218 | 963 |
| 2016 | 332 | 1126 |
| 2017 | 368 | 1427 |
| 2018 | 557 | 1924 |
| 2019 | 599 | 2743 |
| 2020 | 634 | 3740 |
| 2021 | 735 | 5715 |
| 2022 | 595 | 6449 |
| 2023 | 705 | 7229 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Moratuwa gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Engineering | Rs. 200,000 |
| Bachelor of Architecture | Rs. 250,000 |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | Rs. 225,000 |
| Master of Engineering | Rs. 300,000 |
| Master of Architecture | Rs. 350,000 |
| Master of Information Technology | Rs. 325,000 |
The currency used is Sri Lankan Rupees (Rs.)
The University of Moratuwa has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Moratuwa.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Architecture, Business and Commerce, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Design, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Fashion Design, Information Management, Information Technology, Landscape Architecture, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Rural Planning, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering, Textile Technology, Town Planning, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree (by coursework) | Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering Management, Information Technology, Interior Design, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mining Engineering, Safety Engineering, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Textile Technology, Urban Studies, Water Management |
| Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma | Artificial Intelligence, Educational Technology, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Landscape Architecture, Road Engineering, Rural Planning, Town Planning, Transport Engineering, Transport Management, Water Management |
| Master of Philosophy | Architecture, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology |
| Doctorate | Architecture, Information Technology |
Notable alumni
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Risad Badhiutheen
- Years
- 1972-.. (age 52)
- Occupations
- politicianengineer
- Biography
-
Rishad Bathiudeen is a Sri Lankan parliamentarian and former senior cabinet minister. He is the leader of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress Party, a registered political party in Sri Lanka. Bathiudeen was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Vanni Electoral District in December 2001 and was re-elected in April 2004, after which he was again re-elected in April 2010 and 2015 June from the same Electoral District which comprises Vavuniya, Mannar and Mullathivu Administrative Districts. Rishad Bathiudeen holds a National Diploma in Technology (NDT) in Civil Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Engineering (C.I.E.) in the UK.
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Champika Ranawaka
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Achchige Patali Champika Ranawaka is a Sri Lankan electrical engineer and Far-right politician. He is the Member of Parliament from Colombo District of Samagi Jana Balawegaya. He is currently the leader of a Civil Society named "43rd Brigade", after declaring to be an Independent Member of Parliament on 8 June 2022. He was the Cabinet Minister of Megapolis and Western Development, as well as Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, Power and Energy and Technology, Research and Atomic Energy.
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Indira Samarasekera
- Occupations
- engineer
- Biography
-
Indira Vasanti Samarasekera is the former president and former vice-chancellor of the University of Alberta. She has been a member of the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which advises on appointments to the Senate of Canada, since 2016.
University of Moratuwa faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture, Design, Landscape Architecture, Management, Rural Planning, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business | Business and Commerce, Finance, Management |
| Faculty : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Management Systems, Marine Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Textile Design, Textile Technology, Transport Management |
| Faculty : Information Technology | Information Technology, Mathematics and Computer Science |
General information
| Alternative names | මොරටුව විශ්ව විද්යාලය |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| Accreditation | UGC, Sri Lanka; Institution of Engineers; Institute of Achitects; Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA); Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS); Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), UK. |
| Motto | Wisdom is all Wealth |
Location and contacts
| Address | Katubedda Moratuwa, Western Province, 10400 Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| City population | 168,000 |