The University of Peradeniya ranked 2nd in Sri Lanka, 1851st in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 110 research topics. The University of Peradeniya ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 11,568 academic publications and 175,127 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 1112th in the World with 8,108 publications made and 99,390 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 1407th in the World with 7,922 publications made and 108,220 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Sri Lanka and 1505th in the World with 6,422 publications made and 96,325 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 1256th in the World with 5,534 publications made and 109,782 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Surgery, Psychiatry.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 1st for Chemistry in Sri Lanka and 1720th in the World with 5,421 publications made and 81,590 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 1st for Engineering in Sri Lanka and 1749th in the World with 5,086 publications made and 75,240 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 1st for Computer Science in Sri Lanka and 1781st in the World with 3,860 publications made and 46,281 citations received. Main research topics: Library and Information science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 1st for Physics in Sri Lanka and 1858th in the World with 3,857 publications made and 63,590 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 2nd for Psychology in Sri Lanka and 1660th in the World with 1,900 publications made and 28,351 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 1900th in the World with 1,820 publications made and 39,412 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 2nd for Business in Sri Lanka and 1652nd in the World with 1,659 publications made and 23,500 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Accounting.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 2nd for Economics in Sri Lanka and 1612th in the World with 1,441 publications made and 40,258 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 1570th in the World with 848 publications made and 6,025 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics.
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.
