The University of Moratuwa ranked 5th in Sri Lanka, 2971st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 82 research topics. The University of Moratuwa ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 7,447 academic publications and 67,232 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 4 notable alumni.
The University of Moratuwa ranked 2nd for Engineering in Sri Lanka and 1852nd in the World with 5,593 publications made and 52,684 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Moratuwa ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Sri Lanka and 1903rd in the World with 4,675 publications made and 45,877 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Environmental Management, Paleontology.
The University of Moratuwa ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Sri Lanka and 2253rd in the World with 4,526 publications made and 40,480 citations received. Main research topics: History, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Archaeology.
The University of Moratuwa ranked 1st for Computer Science in Sri Lanka and 1784th in the World with 4,424 publications made and 38,269 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
The University of Moratuwa ranked 2nd for Physics in Sri Lanka and 2327th in the World with 3,566 publications made and 33,013 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Moratuwa ranked 6th for Biology in Sri Lanka and 2959th in the World with 3,026 publications made and 30,430 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science.
The University of Moratuwa ranked 1st for Business in Sri Lanka and 1505th in the World with 2,830 publications made and 22,970 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The University of Moratuwa ranked 4th for Chemistry in Sri Lanka and 2763rd in the World with 2,442 publications made and 26,405 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Moratuwa ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Sri Lanka and 2238th in the World with 1,922 publications made and 16,662 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Operations Research, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Moratuwa ranked 5th for Psychology in Sri Lanka and 2447th in the World with 1,567 publications made and 13,422 citations received. Main research topics: Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Education Majors.
The University of Moratuwa ranked 5th for Economics in Sri Lanka and 1856th in the World with 1,342 publications made and 13,435 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Environmental Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Moratuwa ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Sri Lanka and 1903rd in the World with 811 publications made and 7,991 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, Architecture, 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.
