Wayamba University of Sri Lanka: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6589 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2507 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #13 of 16 | In Sri Lanka |
| #858 of 2,908 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 4,423
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- wyb.ac.lk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 51%*
* The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Academic Calendar | Feb to Jan |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 4,423 |
| Full time employee | 192 |
| Student:staff ratio | 23:1 |
Research profile
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka has published 1,913 scientific papers with 16,395 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geography and Cartography, Chemistry, Engineering, History, Ecology, Sociology, and Medicine.
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 5 |
| 2006 | 10 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 | 10 |
| 2008 | 5 | 19 |
| 2009 | 5 | 19 |
| 2010 | 32 | 17 |
| 2011 | 30 | 23 |
| 2012 | 40 | 62 |
| 2013 | 61 | 94 |
| 2014 | 61 | 160 |
| 2015 | 73 | 196 |
| 2016 | 70 | 213 |
| 2017 | 89 | 338 |
| 2018 | 100 | 486 |
| 2019 | 148 | 662 |
| 2020 | 197 | 1179 |
| 2021 | 264 | 1566 |
| 2022 | 219 | 2248 |
| 2023 | 242 | 3014 |
| 2024 | 151 | 3334 |
| 2025 | 119 | 3343 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, Statistics |
|---|---|
| Bachelor (Honours/Special) Degree | Accountancy, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Finance, Industrial Management, Insurance, Management, Mathematics |
| Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery | Medicine, Surgery |
| Master's Degree (by coursework) | Business Administration |
| Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma | Management |
| Master of Philosophy | Natural Sciences |
| Doctorate | Agriculture, Environmental Management, Polymer and Plastics Technology |
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture and Plantation Management | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Crop Production, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Plant and Crop Protection |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Applied Sciences | Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Management, Mathematics, Natural Sciences |
| Faculty : Business Studies and Finance | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Finance, Insurance, Management |
| Faculty : Livestock, Fisheries and Nutrition | Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Cattle Breeding, Fishery, Food Science, Nutrition |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Medicine, Physiology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Technology | Construction Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology |
| Research Division : Polymer Electronics Research Group (PERG) | Electronic Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | WYB ශ්රී ලංකා වයඹ විශ්ව විද්යාලය |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Accreditation | UGC, Sri Lanka |
Location and contacts
| Address | Lionel Jayathilake Mawatha Kandulla Kuliyapitiya, North Western Province, 60200 Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |