The University of Sri Jayewardenepura ranked 3rd in Sri Lanka, 2340th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 58 research topics. The University of Sri Jayewardenepura ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 7,208 academic publications and 47,680 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 7 notable alumni.
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Environmental Science rankings
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Sri Lanka and 1900th in the World with 4,896 publications made and 30,743 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Environmental Management, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #3 of 12 | In Sri Lanka |
| #693 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #1900 of 6,798 | In the World |
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 21 | 24 |
| 1992 | 16 | 10 |
| 1993 | 4 | 12 |
| 1994 | 3 | 21 |
| 1995 | 7 | 20 |
| 1996 | 2 | 14 |
| 1997 | 5 | 14 |
| 1998 | 8 | 19 |
| 1999 | 19 | 36 |
| 2000 | 29 | 19 |
| 2001 | 9 | 28 |
| 2002 | 13 | 30 |
| 2003 | 15 | 44 |
| 2004 | 25 | 69 |
| 2005 | 36 | 71 |
| 2006 | 38 | 125 |
| 2007 | 41 | 149 |
| 2008 | 68 | 155 |
| 2009 | 63 | 194 |
| 2010 | 78 | 269 |
| 2011 | 99 | 322 |
| 2012 | 234 | 387 |
| 2013 | 250 | 484 |
| 2014 | 173 | 585 |
| 2015 | 233 | 585 |
| 2016 | 224 | 600 |
| 2017 | 254 | 674 |
| 2018 | 340 | 882 |
| 2019 | 430 | 1468 |
| 2020 | 495 | 2505 |
| 2021 | 593 | 4157 |
| 2022 | 527 | 5779 |
| 2023 | 447 | 6844 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sri Jayewardenepura in various areas of Environmental Science.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Sri Lanka and 2281st in the World with 4,568 publications made and 22,116 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, History, Political Science, Law, Anthropology.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #4 of 12 | In Sri Lanka |
| #652 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #2281 of 7,020 | In the World |
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 11 | 6 |
| 1992 | 16 | 9 |
| 1993 | 4 | 3 |
| 1994 | 7 | 10 |
| 1995 | 5 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7 | 13 |
| 1999 | 14 | 22 |
| 2000 | 19 | 12 |
| 2001 | 8 | 15 |
| 2002 | 14 | 29 |
| 2003 | 16 | 37 |
| 2004 | 27 | 50 |
| 2005 | 40 | 58 |
| 2006 | 44 | 111 |
| 2007 | 45 | 137 |
| 2008 | 73 | 153 |
| 2009 | 66 | 194 |
| 2010 | 77 | 246 |
| 2011 | 110 | 282 |
| 2012 | 215 | 354 |
| 2013 | 206 | 472 |
| 2014 | 178 | 557 |
| 2015 | 239 | 589 |
| 2016 | 247 | 596 |
| 2017 | 243 | 652 |
| 2018 | 286 | 776 |
| 2019 | 405 | 1206 |
| 2020 | 445 | 2015 |
| 2021 | 558 | 3068 |
| 2022 | 478 | 3589 |
| 2023 | 384 | 4247 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sri Jayewardenepura in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Biology rankings
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura ranked 3rd for Biology in Sri Lanka and 2124th in the World with 4,474 publications made and 35,704 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Agricultural Science.
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 18 | 19 |
| 1992 | 15 | 14 |
| 1993 | 6 | 9 |
| 1994 | 6 | 23 |
| 1995 | 8 | 21 |
| 1996 | 4 | 11 |
| 1997 | 4 | 25 |
| 1998 | 7 | 25 |
| 1999 | 12 | 45 |
| 2000 | 26 | 26 |
| 2001 | 18 | 41 |
| 2002 | 17 | 39 |
| 2003 | 22 | 74 |
| 2004 | 20 | 107 |
| 2005 | 34 | 124 |
| 2006 | 35 | 197 |
| 2007 | 32 | 249 |
| 2008 | 55 | 258 |
| 2009 | 57 | 310 |
| 2010 | 67 | 425 |
| 2011 | 80 | 435 |
| 2012 | 212 | 542 |
| 2013 | 199 | 694 |
| 2014 | 148 | 807 |
| 2015 | 191 | 879 |
| 2016 | 195 | 948 |
| 2017 | 214 | 1067 |
| 2018 | 317 | 1387 |
| 2019 | 381 | 2077 |
| 2020 | 441 | 3347 |
| 2021 | 533 | 5021 |
| 2022 | 537 | 6702 |
| 2023 | 464 | 7674 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sri Jayewardenepura in various areas of Biology.
Medicine rankings
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura ranked 4th for Medicine in Sri Lanka and 1800th in the World with 3,698 publications made and 27,600 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Family medicine.
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 9 | 10 |
| 1992 | 3 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 | 3 |
| 1994 | 9 | 16 |
| 1995 | 8 | 13 |
| 1996 | 3 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 | 10 |
| 1998 | 10 | 15 |
| 1999 | 7 | 25 |
| 2000 | 17 | 19 |
| 2001 | 13 | 21 |
| 2002 | 17 | 37 |
| 2003 | 16 | 60 |
| 2004 | 16 | 85 |
| 2005 | 19 | 99 |
| 2006 | 24 | 177 |
| 2007 | 26 | 197 |
| 2008 | 58 | 238 |
| 2009 | 65 | 284 |
| 2010 | 64 | 373 |
| 2011 | 93 | 336 |
| 2012 | 168 | 469 |
| 2013 | 128 | 648 |
| 2014 | 131 | 750 |
| 2015 | 182 | 845 |
| 2016 | 162 | 851 |
| 2017 | 192 | 962 |
| 2018 | 240 | 1175 |
| 2019 | 282 | 1604 |
| 2020 | 400 | 2723 |
| 2021 | 486 | 3829 |
| 2022 | 421 | 4491 |
| 2023 | 372 | 4756 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sri Jayewardenepura in various areas of Medicine.
Chemistry rankings
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Sri Lanka and 2509th in the World with 2,888 publications made and 26,344 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 8 | 29 |
| 1992 | 4 | 14 |
| 1993 | 3 | 9 |
| 1994 | 3 | 25 |
| 1995 | 5 | 19 |
| 1996 | 3 | 8 |
| 1997 | 1 | 23 |
| 1998 | 4 | 21 |
| 1999 | 10 | 28 |
| 2000 | 17 | 17 |
| 2001 | 10 | 22 |
| 2002 | 12 | 22 |
| 2003 | 12 | 55 |
| 2004 | 9 | 72 |
| 2005 | 16 | 76 |
| 2006 | 17 | 105 |
| 2007 | 15 | 131 |
| 2008 | 29 | 142 |
| 2009 | 37 | 190 |
| 2010 | 30 | 220 |
| 2011 | 43 | 267 |
| 2012 | 108 | 355 |
| 2013 | 121 | 461 |
| 2014 | 75 | 447 |
| 2015 | 102 | 572 |
| 2016 | 120 | 621 |
| 2017 | 149 | 701 |
| 2018 | 215 | 942 |
| 2019 | 261 | 1437 |
| 2020 | 287 | 2431 |
| 2021 | 366 | 4042 |
| 2022 | 376 | 5714 |
| 2023 | 337 | 6670 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sri Jayewardenepura in various areas of Chemistry.
Engineering rankings
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura ranked 4th for Engineering in Sri Lanka and 2735th in the World with 2,692 publications made and 21,925 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 5 | 17 |
| 1992 | 4 | 8 |
| 1993 | 4 | 7 |
| 1994 | 4 | 14 |
| 1995 | 3 | 10 |
| 1996 | 3 | 10 |
| 1997 | 2 | 15 |
| 1998 | 4 | 7 |
| 1999 | 7 | 9 |
| 2000 | 15 | 12 |
| 2001 | 7 | 23 |
| 2002 | 8 | 15 |
| 2003 | 8 | 28 |
| 2004 | 8 | 35 |
| 2005 | 14 | 37 |
| 2006 | 15 | 71 |
| 2007 | 19 | 97 |
| 2008 | 27 | 81 |
| 2009 | 26 | 112 |
| 2010 | 24 | 156 |
| 2011 | 40 | 199 |
| 2012 | 106 | 211 |
| 2013 | 124 | 286 |
| 2014 | 73 | 334 |
| 2015 | 108 | 384 |
| 2016 | 121 | 388 |
| 2017 | 110 | 429 |
| 2018 | 196 | 664 |
| 2019 | 261 | 1095 |
| 2020 | 278 | 1964 |
| 2021 | 345 | 3428 |
| 2022 | 349 | 4887 |
| 2023 | 296 | 5803 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sri Jayewardenepura in various areas of Engineering.
Computer Science rankings
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura ranked 4th for Computer Science in Sri Lanka and 2703rd in the World with 2,494 publications made and 13,723 citations received. Main research topics: Library and Information science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Management Information Systems.
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 6 |
| 1992 | 14 | 9 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 6 |
| 1995 | 1 | 8 |
| 1996 | 4 | 5 |
| 1997 | 2 | 8 |
| 1998 | 5 | 10 |
| 1999 | 5 | 4 |
| 2000 | 10 | 6 |
| 2001 | 3 | 8 |
| 2002 | 8 | 4 |
| 2003 | 6 | 17 |
| 2004 | 17 | 23 |
| 2005 | 19 | 29 |
| 2006 | 19 | 35 |
| 2007 | 26 | 66 |
| 2008 | 34 | 80 |
| 2009 | 40 | 97 |
| 2010 | 31 | 122 |
| 2011 | 58 | 158 |
| 2012 | 97 | 174 |
| 2013 | 94 | 244 |
| 2014 | 100 | 283 |
| 2015 | 102 | 320 |
| 2016 | 133 | 370 |
| 2017 | 122 | 421 |
| 2018 | 158 | 537 |
| 2019 | 214 | 868 |
| 2020 | 272 | 1379 |
| 2021 | 306 | 2015 |
| 2022 | 324 | 2681 |
| 2023 | 229 | 2964 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sri Jayewardenepura in various areas of Computer Science.
Physics rankings
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura ranked 4th for Physics in Sri Lanka and 2975th in the World with 2,110 publications made and 16,585 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 18 |
| 1992 | 5 | 6 |
| 1993 | 2 | 8 |
| 1994 | 2 | 12 |
| 1995 | 3 | 7 |
| 1996 | 4 | 9 |
| 1997 | 4 | 15 |
| 1998 | 3 | 10 |
| 1999 | 5 | 10 |
| 2000 | 12 | 6 |
| 2001 | 4 | 15 |
| 2002 | 11 | 12 |
| 2003 | 6 | 25 |
| 2004 | 6 | 37 |
| 2005 | 19 | 39 |
| 2006 | 17 | 76 |
| 2007 | 17 | 87 |
| 2008 | 23 | 88 |
| 2009 | 18 | 102 |
| 2010 | 19 | 122 |
| 2011 | 27 | 173 |
| 2012 | 81 | 192 |
| 2013 | 90 | 271 |
| 2014 | 59 | 281 |
| 2015 | 87 | 335 |
| 2016 | 99 | 316 |
| 2017 | 98 | 321 |
| 2018 | 134 | 505 |
| 2019 | 205 | 927 |
| 2020 | 205 | 1532 |
| 2021 | 283 | 2595 |
| 2022 | 273 | 3663 |
| 2023 | 216 | 4238 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sri Jayewardenepura in various areas of Physics.
Business rankings
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura ranked 3rd for Business in Sri Lanka and 1833rd in the World with 2,001 publications made and 7,254 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Advertising.
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 7 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | 5 | 2 |
| 2000 | 6 | 5 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 5 | 4 |
| 2003 | 4 | 14 |
| 2004 | 11 | 7 |
| 2005 | 23 | 12 |
| 2006 | 26 | 33 |
| 2007 | 26 | 74 |
| 2008 | 41 | 53 |
| 2009 | 29 | 82 |
| 2010 | 23 | 80 |
| 2011 | 51 | 103 |
| 2012 | 74 | 105 |
| 2013 | 76 | 149 |
| 2014 | 85 | 187 |
| 2015 | 123 | 201 |
| 2016 | 127 | 191 |
| 2017 | 103 | 220 |
| 2018 | 119 | 284 |
| 2019 | 196 | 395 |
| 2020 | 195 | 692 |
| 2021 | 249 | 1104 |
| 2022 | 198 | 1258 |
| 2023 | 171 | 1448 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sri Jayewardenepura in various areas of Business.
Psychology rankings
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura ranked 3rd for Psychology in Sri Lanka and 2232nd in the World with 1,659 publications made and 10,686 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 5 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 | 5 |
| 1999 | 2 | 8 |
| 2000 | 3 | 3 |
| 2001 | 3 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 | 10 |
| 2003 | 2 | 7 |
| 2004 | 9 | 22 |
| 2005 | 15 | 30 |
| 2006 | 12 | 42 |
| 2007 | 16 | 48 |
| 2008 | 18 | 58 |
| 2009 | 22 | 81 |
| 2010 | 26 | 120 |
| 2011 | 38 | 141 |
| 2012 | 63 | 152 |
| 2013 | 50 | 281 |
| 2014 | 43 | 293 |
| 2015 | 79 | 390 |
| 2016 | 86 | 387 |
| 2017 | 80 | 431 |
| 2018 | 97 | 490 |
| 2019 | 146 | 811 |
| 2020 | 163 | 1208 |
| 2021 | 211 | 1548 |
| 2022 | 234 | 1865 |
| 2023 | 201 | 1916 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sri Jayewardenepura in various areas of Psychology.
Economics rankings
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura ranked 3rd for Economics in Sri Lanka and 1642nd in the World with 1,495 publications made and 5,888 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Agricultural Economics.
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Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 6 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 4 | 2 |
| 2000 | 5 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 | 12 |
| 2004 | 7 | 15 |
| 2005 | 20 | 12 |
| 2006 | 24 | 43 |
| 2007 | 17 | 64 |
| 2008 | 32 | 55 |
| 2009 | 19 | 109 |
| 2010 | 19 | 102 |
| 2011 | 39 | 108 |
| 2012 | 67 | 119 |
| 2013 | 59 | 171 |
| 2014 | 45 | 194 |
| 2015 | 87 | 223 |
| 2016 | 82 | 180 |
| 2017 | 64 | 185 |
| 2018 | 95 | 268 |
| 2019 | 134 | 390 |
| 2020 | 146 | 653 |
| 2021 | 186 | 1117 |
| 2022 | 154 | 1118 |
| 2023 | 140 | 1311 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sri Jayewardenepura in various areas of Economics.
Mathematics rankings
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura ranked 4th for Mathematics in Sri Lanka and 2503rd in the World with 1,470 publications made and 7,546 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science.
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 9 |
| 2003 | 4 | 7 |
| 2004 | 4 | 14 |
| 2005 | 15 | 18 |
| 2006 | 14 | 45 |
| 2007 | 13 | 81 |
| 2008 | 29 | 62 |
| 2009 | 18 | 99 |
| 2010 | 15 | 108 |
| 2011 | 22 | 113 |
| 2012 | 57 | 141 |
| 2013 | 54 | 208 |
| 2014 | 45 | 250 |
| 2015 | 59 | 293 |
| 2016 | 78 | 250 |
| 2017 | 71 | 266 |
| 2018 | 81 | 346 |
| 2019 | 125 | 537 |
| 2020 | 143 | 892 |
| 2021 | 220 | 1343 |
| 2022 | 212 | 1698 |
| 2023 | 153 | 1754 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sri Jayewardenepura in various areas of Mathematics.
Art & Design rankings
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura ranked 4th for Art & Design in Sri Lanka and 2612th in the World with 563 publications made and 1,941 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics.
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 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 7 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 | 5 | 10 |
| 2005 | 6 | 7 |
| 2006 | 3 | 9 |
| 2007 | 6 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 | 20 |
| 2009 | 9 | 20 |
| 2010 | 8 | 33 |
| 2011 | 11 | 20 |
| 2012 | 26 | 25 |
| 2013 | 29 | 52 |
| 2014 | 25 | 41 |
| 2015 | 24 | 62 |
| 2016 | 34 | 68 |
| 2017 | 27 | 72 |
| 2018 | 31 | 81 |
| 2019 | 48 | 112 |
| 2020 | 66 | 173 |
| 2021 | 70 | 253 |
| 2022 | 61 | 373 |
| 2023 | 48 | 402 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Sri Jayewardenepura in various areas of Art & Design.
