The University of Ruhuna ranked 6th in Sri Lanka, 3901st in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 28 research topics. The University of Ruhuna ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,096 academic publications and 32,536 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Environmental Science rankings
The University of Ruhuna ranked 6th for Environmental Science in Sri Lanka and 2403rd in the World with 2,902 publications made and 23,938 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Environmental Management, Geology, Agricultural Science.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #6 of 12 | In Sri Lanka |
| #951 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #2403 of 6,798 | In the World |
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 5 | 36 |
| 1992 | 11 | 31 |
| 1993 | 11 | 44 |
| 1994 | 5 | 48 |
| 1995 | 8 | 73 |
| 1996 | 8 | 87 |
| 1997 | 10 | 65 |
| 1998 | 5 | 87 |
| 1999 | 8 | 52 |
| 2000 | 21 | 75 |
| 2001 | 4 | 84 |
| 2002 | 12 | 91 |
| 2003 | 13 | 107 |
| 2004 | 11 | 88 |
| 2005 | 34 | 130 |
| 2006 | 38 | 189 |
| 2007 | 26 | 189 |
| 2008 | 29 | 217 |
| 2009 | 71 | 325 |
| 2010 | 50 | 290 |
| 2011 | 69 | 397 |
| 2012 | 81 | 473 |
| 2013 | 169 | 547 |
| 2014 | 118 | 685 |
| 2015 | 133 | 696 |
| 2016 | 130 | 799 |
| 2017 | 141 | 876 |
| 2018 | 199 | 1109 |
| 2019 | 197 | 1465 |
| 2020 | 254 | 2096 |
| 2021 | 352 | 2899 |
| 2022 | 307 | 3130 |
| 2023 | 248 | 3579 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Ruhuna in various areas of Environmental Science.
Biology rankings
The University of Ruhuna ranked 5th for Biology in Sri Lanka and 2635th in the World with 2,795 publications made and 23,898 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science, Paleontology.
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Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 7 | 51 |
| 1992 | 12 | 38 |
| 1993 | 13 | 52 |
| 1994 | 5 | 62 |
| 1995 | 8 | 92 |
| 1996 | 10 | 106 |
| 1997 | 11 | 75 |
| 1998 | 11 | 99 |
| 1999 | 10 | 62 |
| 2000 | 22 | 83 |
| 2001 | 10 | 97 |
| 2002 | 14 | 110 |
| 2003 | 14 | 127 |
| 2004 | 12 | 105 |
| 2005 | 35 | 153 |
| 2006 | 25 | 200 |
| 2007 | 26 | 219 |
| 2008 | 24 | 238 |
| 2009 | 81 | 343 |
| 2010 | 46 | 329 |
| 2011 | 77 | 449 |
| 2012 | 74 | 566 |
| 2013 | 156 | 633 |
| 2014 | 107 | 767 |
| 2015 | 136 | 796 |
| 2016 | 118 | 870 |
| 2017 | 136 | 953 |
| 2018 | 188 | 1179 |
| 2019 | 174 | 1470 |
| 2020 | 243 | 2101 |
| 2021 | 305 | 2678 |
| 2022 | 316 | 3083 |
| 2023 | 232 | 3581 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Ruhuna in various areas of Biology.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The University of Ruhuna ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Sri Lanka and 3073rd in the World with 2,440 publications made and 17,267 citations received. Main research topics: History, Sociology, Anthropology, Classics and Ancient History, Political Science.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #6 of 12 | In Sri Lanka |
| #1029 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #3073 of 7,020 | In the World |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 18 |
| 1992 | 8 | 15 |
| 1993 | 5 | 7 |
| 1994 | 3 | 24 |
| 1995 | 6 | 27 |
| 1996 | 7 | 40 |
| 1997 | 4 | 14 |
| 1998 | 5 | 29 |
| 1999 | 6 | 26 |
| 2000 | 9 | 44 |
| 2001 | 4 | 40 |
| 2002 | 6 | 39 |
| 2003 | 7 | 46 |
| 2004 | 10 | 44 |
| 2005 | 19 | 63 |
| 2006 | 34 | 124 |
| 2007 | 14 | 123 |
| 2008 | 22 | 149 |
| 2009 | 78 | 197 |
| 2010 | 45 | 198 |
| 2011 | 73 | 269 |
| 2012 | 67 | 311 |
| 2013 | 112 | 350 |
| 2014 | 86 | 415 |
| 2015 | 117 | 524 |
| 2016 | 114 | 529 |
| 2017 | 120 | 577 |
| 2018 | 163 | 742 |
| 2019 | 180 | 989 |
| 2020 | 210 | 1418 |
| 2021 | 317 | 2008 |
| 2022 | 281 | 2047 |
| 2023 | 227 | 2445 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Ruhuna in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Chemistry rankings
The University of Ruhuna ranked 5th for Chemistry in Sri Lanka and 3012th in the World with 1,957 publications made and 19,365 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Environmental Chemistry.
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Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 6 | 46 |
| 1992 | 6 | 36 |
| 1993 | 10 | 47 |
| 1994 | 4 | 48 |
| 1995 | 7 | 68 |
| 1996 | 5 | 57 |
| 1997 | 5 | 58 |
| 1998 | 9 | 63 |
| 1999 | 3 | 50 |
| 2000 | 15 | 58 |
| 2001 | 6 | 72 |
| 2002 | 9 | 57 |
| 2003 | 12 | 85 |
| 2004 | 8 | 84 |
| 2005 | 18 | 102 |
| 2006 | 18 | 153 |
| 2007 | 16 | 174 |
| 2008 | 20 | 165 |
| 2009 | 56 | 206 |
| 2010 | 32 | 243 |
| 2011 | 49 | 333 |
| 2012 | 57 | 355 |
| 2013 | 104 | 397 |
| 2014 | 85 | 543 |
| 2015 | 88 | 603 |
| 2016 | 78 | 706 |
| 2017 | 78 | 749 |
| 2018 | 124 | 937 |
| 2019 | 151 | 1283 |
| 2020 | 167 | 1736 |
| 2021 | 191 | 2465 |
| 2022 | 220 | 2867 |
| 2023 | 177 | 3354 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Ruhuna in various areas of Chemistry.
Medicine rankings
The University of Ruhuna ranked 5th for Medicine in Sri Lanka and 2575th in the World with 1,838 publications made and 15,114 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Family medicine.
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Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 21 |
| 1992 | 10 | 23 |
| 1993 | 6 | 20 |
| 1994 | 1 | 39 |
| 1995 | 5 | 44 |
| 1996 | 7 | 46 |
| 1997 | 8 | 33 |
| 1998 | 12 | 47 |
| 1999 | 7 | 29 |
| 2000 | 7 | 46 |
| 2001 | 6 | 46 |
| 2002 | 5 | 48 |
| 2003 | 5 | 65 |
| 2004 | 9 | 58 |
| 2005 | 10 | 61 |
| 2006 | 18 | 123 |
| 2007 | 14 | 130 |
| 2008 | 21 | 136 |
| 2009 | 82 | 178 |
| 2010 | 39 | 233 |
| 2011 | 65 | 303 |
| 2012 | 51 | 375 |
| 2013 | 84 | 409 |
| 2014 | 69 | 469 |
| 2015 | 77 | 542 |
| 2016 | 75 | 515 |
| 2017 | 79 | 587 |
| 2018 | 127 | 755 |
| 2019 | 140 | 879 |
| 2020 | 167 | 1248 |
| 2021 | 200 | 1630 |
| 2022 | 206 | 1816 |
| 2023 | 165 | 2026 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Ruhuna in various areas of Medicine.
Engineering rankings
The University of Ruhuna ranked 7th for Engineering in Sri Lanka and 3314th in the World with 1,712 publications made and 15,585 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
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Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 29 |
| 1992 | 6 | 25 |
| 1993 | 5 | 29 |
| 1994 | 1 | 22 |
| 1995 | 5 | 26 |
| 1996 | 2 | 20 |
| 1997 | 4 | 38 |
| 1998 | 6 | 34 |
| 1999 | 3 | 36 |
| 2000 | 9 | 42 |
| 2001 | 5 | 47 |
| 2002 | 8 | 58 |
| 2003 | 5 | 50 |
| 2004 | 6 | 53 |
| 2005 | 17 | 67 |
| 2006 | 17 | 114 |
| 2007 | 17 | 129 |
| 2008 | 20 | 121 |
| 2009 | 29 | 170 |
| 2010 | 20 | 152 |
| 2011 | 32 | 245 |
| 2012 | 51 | 275 |
| 2013 | 80 | 327 |
| 2014 | 78 | 424 |
| 2015 | 72 | 529 |
| 2016 | 70 | 551 |
| 2017 | 88 | 645 |
| 2018 | 116 | 817 |
| 2019 | 125 | 1162 |
| 2020 | 163 | 1559 |
| 2021 | 193 | 2304 |
| 2022 | 191 | 2522 |
| 2023 | 170 | 2929 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Ruhuna in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
The University of Ruhuna ranked 5th for Physics in Sri Lanka and 3304th in the World with 1,486 publications made and 14,827 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Nuclear Physics, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
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Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 5 | 24 |
| 1992 | 4 | 27 |
| 1993 | 8 | 34 |
| 1994 | 3 | 32 |
| 1995 | 7 | 32 |
| 1996 | 4 | 22 |
| 1997 | 3 | 39 |
| 1998 | 5 | 35 |
| 1999 | 1 | 33 |
| 2000 | 11 | 39 |
| 2001 | 6 | 46 |
| 2002 | 5 | 43 |
| 2003 | 3 | 51 |
| 2004 | 4 | 45 |
| 2005 | 13 | 60 |
| 2006 | 15 | 118 |
| 2007 | 16 | 134 |
| 2008 | 17 | 119 |
| 2009 | 31 | 161 |
| 2010 | 19 | 153 |
| 2011 | 27 | 229 |
| 2012 | 41 | 242 |
| 2013 | 64 | 248 |
| 2014 | 72 | 407 |
| 2015 | 65 | 538 |
| 2016 | 57 | 524 |
| 2017 | 76 | 624 |
| 2018 | 85 | 799 |
| 2019 | 114 | 1098 |
| 2020 | 135 | 1474 |
| 2021 | 161 | 2176 |
| 2022 | 168 | 2235 |
| 2023 | 140 | 2638 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Ruhuna in various areas of Physics.
Computer Science rankings
The University of Ruhuna ranked 6th for Computer Science in Sri Lanka and 3566th in the World with 1,363 publications made and 7,630 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Library and Information science, Neuroscience, Telecommunications.
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Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 5 |
| 1992 | 2 | 10 |
| 1993 | 1 | 7 |
| 1994 | 0 | 9 |
| 1995 | 2 | 14 |
| 1996 | 2 | 11 |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 |
| 1998 | 3 | 10 |
| 1999 | 2 | 23 |
| 2000 | 1 | 16 |
| 2001 | 3 | 26 |
| 2002 | 4 | 15 |
| 2003 | 5 | 19 |
| 2004 | 7 | 17 |
| 2005 | 11 | 24 |
| 2006 | 19 | 54 |
| 2007 | 10 | 59 |
| 2008 | 16 | 60 |
| 2009 | 54 | 81 |
| 2010 | 19 | 91 |
| 2011 | 35 | 121 |
| 2012 | 36 | 140 |
| 2013 | 49 | 165 |
| 2014 | 48 | 250 |
| 2015 | 68 | 269 |
| 2016 | 62 | 256 |
| 2017 | 69 | 346 |
| 2018 | 96 | 453 |
| 2019 | 96 | 554 |
| 2020 | 117 | 697 |
| 2021 | 188 | 1026 |
| 2022 | 177 | 1247 |
| 2023 | 116 | 1455 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Ruhuna in various areas of Computer Science.
Mathematics rankings
The University of Ruhuna ranked 7th for Mathematics in Sri Lanka and 3712th in the World with 774 publications made and 4,346 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
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Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 6 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 9 |
| 1995 | 4 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1 | 6 |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 8 |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 |
| 2000 | 1 | 8 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 |
| 2002 | 1 | 9 |
| 2003 | 3 | 10 |
| 2004 | 1 | 7 |
| 2005 | 3 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 | 33 |
| 2007 | 2 | 24 |
| 2008 | 12 | 24 |
| 2009 | 17 | 37 |
| 2010 | 9 | 42 |
| 2011 | 16 | 75 |
| 2012 | 19 | 92 |
| 2013 | 23 | 92 |
| 2014 | 37 | 160 |
| 2015 | 41 | 205 |
| 2016 | 27 | 174 |
| 2017 | 39 | 206 |
| 2018 | 44 | 300 |
| 2019 | 52 | 383 |
| 2020 | 58 | 526 |
| 2021 | 121 | 776 |
| 2022 | 119 | 817 |
| 2023 | 102 | 968 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Ruhuna in various areas of Mathematics.
Business rankings
The University of Ruhuna ranked 8th for Business in Sri Lanka and 3456th in the World with 727 publications made and 2,936 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
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Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 | 7 |
| 1996 | 1 | 10 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 | 1 | 11 |
| 1999 | 3 | 6 |
| 2000 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 |
| 2002 | 2 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 | 8 |
| 2004 | 2 | 5 |
| 2005 | 10 | 15 |
| 2006 | 7 | 24 |
| 2007 | 10 | 28 |
| 2008 | 6 | 31 |
| 2009 | 15 | 45 |
| 2010 | 8 | 40 |
| 2011 | 17 | 66 |
| 2012 | 24 | 62 |
| 2013 | 21 | 73 |
| 2014 | 28 | 129 |
| 2015 | 41 | 125 |
| 2016 | 34 | 141 |
| 2017 | 44 | 170 |
| 2018 | 42 | 210 |
| 2019 | 46 | 254 |
| 2020 | 64 | 350 |
| 2021 | 110 | 495 |
| 2022 | 106 | 549 |
| 2023 | 70 | 640 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Ruhuna in various areas of Business.
Psychology rankings
The University of Ruhuna ranked 7th for Psychology in Sri Lanka and 3466th in the World with 717 publications made and 4,269 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
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Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 11 |
| 1992 | 2 | 12 |
| 1993 | 0 | 8 |
| 1994 | 0 | 16 |
| 1995 | 2 | 11 |
| 1996 | 4 | 14 |
| 1997 | 0 | 8 |
| 1998 | 2 | 12 |
| 1999 | 1 | 11 |
| 2000 | 0 | 17 |
| 2001 | 2 | 16 |
| 2002 | 2 | 7 |
| 2003 | 2 | 17 |
| 2004 | 2 | 14 |
| 2005 | 4 | 21 |
| 2006 | 6 | 16 |
| 2007 | 6 | 27 |
| 2008 | 7 | 31 |
| 2009 | 24 | 43 |
| 2010 | 7 | 69 |
| 2011 | 23 | 76 |
| 2012 | 21 | 127 |
| 2013 | 27 | 127 |
| 2014 | 27 | 160 |
| 2015 | 27 | 177 |
| 2016 | 30 | 178 |
| 2017 | 33 | 200 |
| 2018 | 42 | 249 |
| 2019 | 40 | 307 |
| 2020 | 66 | 443 |
| 2021 | 106 | 549 |
| 2022 | 111 | 610 |
| 2023 | 74 | 718 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Ruhuna in various areas of Psychology.
Economics rankings
The University of Ruhuna ranked 7th for Economics in Sri Lanka and 3157th in the World with 578 publications made and 2,756 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Agricultural Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
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Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 9 |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 |
| 2002 | 4 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 | 6 |
| 2004 | 0 | 8 |
| 2005 | 6 | 9 |
| 2006 | 10 | 30 |
| 2007 | 5 | 24 |
| 2008 | 7 | 33 |
| 2009 | 14 | 50 |
| 2010 | 8 | 39 |
| 2011 | 15 | 54 |
| 2012 | 22 | 64 |
| 2013 | 25 | 78 |
| 2014 | 14 | 99 |
| 2015 | 30 | 89 |
| 2016 | 25 | 106 |
| 2017 | 33 | 116 |
| 2018 | 37 | 190 |
| 2019 | 43 | 232 |
| 2020 | 46 | 293 |
| 2021 | 83 | 424 |
| 2022 | 60 | 429 |
| 2023 | 69 | 491 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Ruhuna in various areas of Economics.
Art & Design rankings
The University of Ruhuna ranked 7th for Art & Design in Sri Lanka and 3862nd in the World with 248 publications made and 1,136 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design.
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.
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Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 | 1 | 7 |
| 2001 | 1 | 13 |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | 0 | 8 |
| 2005 | 2 | 10 |
| 2006 | 1 | 6 |
| 2007 | 0 | 9 |
| 2008 | 2 | 15 |
| 2009 | 9 | 17 |
| 2010 | 4 | 21 |
| 2011 | 6 | 12 |
| 2012 | 8 | 18 |
| 2013 | 10 | 35 |
| 2014 | 6 | 30 |
| 2015 | 12 | 43 |
| 2016 | 16 | 50 |
| 2017 | 11 | 39 |
| 2018 | 18 | 53 |
| 2019 | 17 | 80 |
| 2020 | 22 | 111 |
| 2021 | 34 | 151 |
| 2022 | 36 | 175 |
| 2023 | 20 | 190 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Ruhuna in various areas of Art & Design.
