The University of Peradeniya ranked 2nd in Sri Lanka, 1879th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 114 research topics. The University of Peradeniya ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 13,335 academic publications and 268,999 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 1132nd in the World with 9,212 publications made and 148,328 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 1418th in the World with 8,956 publications made and 164,023 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 1518th in the World with 7,416 publications made and 165,830 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 1274th in the World with 6,304 publications made and 176,340 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Surgery, Immunology, Psychiatry.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 1st for Chemistry in Sri Lanka and 1731st in the World with 6,094 publications made and 108,681 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 1st for Engineering in Sri Lanka and 1787th in the World with 5,743 publications made and 118,237 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 1936th in the World with 4,349 publications made and 100,283 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 1874th in the World with 4,293 publications made and 69,313 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 1759th in the World with 2,140 publications made and 44,749 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 1897th in the World with 2,014 publications made and 62,779 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 1811th in the World with 1,847 publications made and 39,786 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Accounting.
The University of Peradeniya ranked 2nd for Economics in Sri Lanka and 1537th in the World with 1,639 publications made and 68,854 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 1663rd in the World with 950 publications made and 9,573 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.
