The University of Moratuwa ranked 4th in Sri Lanka, 2860th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 79 research topics. The University of Moratuwa ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 7,212 academic publications and 59,412 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 1856th in the World with 5,449 publications made and 46,661 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 1911th in the World with 4,580 publications made and 40,725 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 2251st in the World with 4,419 publications made and 35,967 citations received. Main research topics: History, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Archaeology.
The University of Moratuwa ranked 1st for Computer Science in Sri Lanka and 1788th in the World with 4,280 publications made and 34,269 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 2337th in the World with 3,490 publications made and 29,164 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 2967th in the World with 2,966 publications made and 26,793 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science.
The University of Moratuwa ranked 1st for Business in Sri Lanka and 1518th in the World with 2,775 publications made and 20,357 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 2786th in the World with 2,393 publications made and 22,886 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 2252nd in the World with 1,877 publications made and 15,030 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 2433rd in the World with 1,527 publications made and 11,932 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 1857th in the World with 1,314 publications made and 11,737 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 1931st in the World with 785 publications made and 7,012 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.
