The University of Peradeniya ranked 2nd in Sri Lanka, 1724th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 115 research topics. The University of Peradeniya ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 13,693 academic publications and 288,609 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 11 notable alumni.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Sri Lanka and 1137th in the World with 9,429 publications made and 153,132 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Environmental Management, Geology, Paleontology.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 1st for Biology in Sri Lanka and 1434th in the World with 9,177 publications made and 170,080 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Sri Lanka and 1551st in the World with 7,586 publications made and 166,800 citations received. Main research topics: History, Sociology, Anthropology, Classics and Ancient History, Political Science.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 2nd for Medicine in Sri Lanka and 1273rd in the World with 6,511 publications made and 187,234 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Surgery, Immunology, Psychiatry.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 1st for Chemistry in Sri Lanka and 1742nd in the World with 6,244 publications made and 118,592 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 1st for Engineering in Sri Lanka and 1813th in the World with 5,859 publications made and 124,531 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 1st for Physics in Sri Lanka and 1959th in the World with 4,426 publications made and 104,461 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Sri Lanka and 1904th in the World with 4,383 publications made and 72,201 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Library and Information science, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 2nd for Psychology in Sri Lanka and 1776th in the World with 2,199 publications made and 41,727 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 1st for Mathematics in Sri Lanka and 1925th in the World with 2,042 publications made and 53,246 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 3rd for Business in Sri Lanka and 1840th in the World with 1,877 publications made and 41,737 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Accounting.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 2nd for Economics in Sri Lanka and 1577th in the World with 1,668 publications made and 58,792 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Agricultural Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 1st for Art & Design in Sri Lanka and 1684th in the World with 959 publications made and 10,467 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Multimedia.
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.
