The University of Ruhuna ranked 6th in Sri Lanka, 3836th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 30 research topics. The University of Ruhuna ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,127 academic publications and 57,182 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
The University of Ruhuna ranked 6th for Environmental Science in Sri Lanka and 2444th in the World with 3,493 publications made and 39,383 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Environmental Management, Geology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Ruhuna ranked 5th for Biology in Sri Lanka and 2697th in the World with 3,257 publications made and 36,359 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science, Paleontology.
The University of Ruhuna ranked 7th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Sri Lanka and 3083rd in the World with 2,942 publications made and 30,273 citations received. Main research topics: History, Sociology, Anthropology, Classics and Ancient History, Archaeology.
The University of Ruhuna ranked 5th for Chemistry in Sri Lanka and 3034th in the World with 2,360 publications made and 32,258 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of Ruhuna ranked 7th for Engineering in Sri Lanka and 3336th in the World with 2,150 publications made and 28,221 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Ruhuna ranked 5th for Medicine in Sri Lanka and 2681st in the World with 2,134 publications made and 22,857 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Family medicine.
The University of Ruhuna ranked 6th for Physics in Sri Lanka and 3364th in the World with 2,033 publications made and 29,336 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering.
The University of Ruhuna ranked 6th for Computer Science in Sri Lanka and 3579th in the World with 1,567 publications made and 13,318 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Neuroscience, Telecommunications.
The University of Ruhuna ranked 7th for Mathematics in Sri Lanka and 3758th in the World with 929 publications made and 8,549 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
The University of Ruhuna ranked 8th for Business in Sri Lanka and 3508th in the World with 857 publications made and 5,558 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
The University of Ruhuna ranked 7th for Psychology in Sri Lanka and 3439th in the World with 825 publications made and 6,930 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
The University of Ruhuna ranked 7th for Economics in Sri Lanka and 3180th in the World with 695 publications made and 5,215 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Agricultural Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
