The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka ranked 12th in Sri Lanka, 6636th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 71 research topics. The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,490 academic publications and 7,427 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Environmental Science rankings
The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka ranked 11th for Environmental Science in Sri Lanka and 4272nd in the World with 1,030 publications made and 4,627 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Environmental Management, Geology, Agricultural Science.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #11 of 12 | In Sri Lanka |
| #1814 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #4272 of 6,798 | In the World |
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 2 |
| 2006 | 4 | 5 |
| 2007 | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2 | 8 |
| 2009 | 5 | 6 |
| 2010 | 23 | 9 |
| 2011 | 21 | 12 |
| 2012 | 26 | 21 |
| 2013 | 40 | 45 |
| 2014 | 43 | 78 |
| 2015 | 47 | 61 |
| 2016 | 51 | 96 |
| 2017 | 55 | 122 |
| 2018 | 65 | 198 |
| 2019 | 84 | 259 |
| 2020 | 117 | 490 |
| 2021 | 168 | 713 |
| 2022 | 143 | 1087 |
| 2023 | 122 | 1385 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Environmental Science.
Biology rankings
The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka ranked 9th for Biology in Sri Lanka and 4272nd in the World with 985 publications made and 5,936 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Agricultural Science, Botany, Nutrition and Food Science, Paleontology.
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 | 5 | 7 |
| 2007 | 4 | 6 |
| 2008 | 2 | 9 |
| 2009 | 4 | 13 |
| 2010 | 21 | 12 |
| 2011 | 17 | 14 |
| 2012 | 21 | 29 |
| 2013 | 36 | 52 |
| 2014 | 34 | 91 |
| 2015 | 42 | 95 |
| 2016 | 50 | 124 |
| 2017 | 56 | 162 |
| 2018 | 71 | 259 |
| 2019 | 88 | 365 |
| 2020 | 107 | 631 |
| 2021 | 163 | 912 |
| 2022 | 129 | 1358 |
| 2023 | 123 | 1723 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Biology.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka ranked 11th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Sri Lanka and 4829th in the World with 915 publications made and 2,578 citations received. Main research topics: History, Sociology, Political Science, Anthropology, Law.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #11 of 12 | In Sri Lanka |
| #1847 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #4829 of 7,020 | In the World |
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | 3 | 7 |
| 2010 | 15 | 9 |
| 2011 | 23 | 8 |
| 2012 | 20 | 18 |
| 2013 | 29 | 34 |
| 2014 | 46 | 51 |
| 2015 | 44 | 50 |
| 2016 | 47 | 65 |
| 2017 | 43 | 92 |
| 2018 | 57 | 123 |
| 2019 | 77 | 166 |
| 2020 | 118 | 253 |
| 2021 | 148 | 380 |
| 2022 | 122 | 565 |
| 2023 | 108 | 677 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Chemistry rankings
The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka ranked 8th for Chemistry in Sri Lanka and 4215th in the World with 715 publications made and 5,615 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 5 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 | 8 |
| 2008 | 2 | 8 |
| 2009 | 4 | 12 |
| 2010 | 14 | 8 |
| 2011 | 10 | 12 |
| 2012 | 15 | 28 |
| 2013 | 25 | 45 |
| 2014 | 19 | 84 |
| 2015 | 29 | 83 |
| 2016 | 36 | 103 |
| 2017 | 40 | 150 |
| 2018 | 51 | 244 |
| 2019 | 70 | 312 |
| 2020 | 73 | 571 |
| 2021 | 116 | 823 |
| 2022 | 104 | 1216 |
| 2023 | 87 | 1530 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Chemistry.
Engineering rankings
The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka ranked 10th for Engineering in Sri Lanka and 4698th in the World with 689 publications made and 4,262 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | 4 | 5 |
| 2007 | 2 | 5 |
| 2008 | 3 | 7 |
| 2009 | 1 | 9 |
| 2010 | 14 | 6 |
| 2011 | 10 | 11 |
| 2012 | 11 | 22 |
| 2013 | 27 | 33 |
| 2014 | 20 | 57 |
| 2015 | 39 | 60 |
| 2016 | 25 | 92 |
| 2017 | 33 | 118 |
| 2018 | 46 | 164 |
| 2019 | 67 | 225 |
| 2020 | 67 | 413 |
| 2021 | 116 | 595 |
| 2022 | 108 | 949 |
| 2023 | 88 | 1280 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka ranked 10th for Physics in Sri Lanka and 4909th in the World with 543 publications made and 2,752 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 | 4 | 5 |
| 2008 | 2 | 6 |
| 2009 | 1 | 8 |
| 2010 | 11 | 4 |
| 2011 | 11 | 8 |
| 2012 | 11 | 26 |
| 2013 | 20 | 24 |
| 2014 | 14 | 47 |
| 2015 | 29 | 48 |
| 2016 | 17 | 64 |
| 2017 | 25 | 89 |
| 2018 | 36 | 134 |
| 2019 | 53 | 162 |
| 2020 | 52 | 294 |
| 2021 | 98 | 418 |
| 2022 | 81 | 668 |
| 2023 | 69 | 902 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Physics.
Computer Science rankings
The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka ranked 11th for Computer Science in Sri Lanka and 5055th in the World with 523 publications made and 1,757 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Management Information Systems, Computer Networking.
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 9 | 4 |
| 2011 | 11 | 4 |
| 2012 | 11 | 18 |
| 2013 | 12 | 22 |
| 2014 | 21 | 33 |
| 2015 | 27 | 34 |
| 2016 | 17 | 53 |
| 2017 | 32 | 58 |
| 2018 | 33 | 88 |
| 2019 | 38 | 105 |
| 2020 | 58 | 184 |
| 2021 | 91 | 290 |
| 2022 | 83 | 470 |
| 2023 | 68 | 558 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Computer Science.
Medicine rankings
The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka ranked 9th for Medicine in Sri Lanka and 4686th in the World with 520 publications made and 3,666 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry.
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 | 7 |
| 2012 | 11 | 12 |
| 2013 | 10 | 20 |
| 2014 | 14 | 44 |
| 2015 | 13 | 51 |
| 2016 | 23 | 68 |
| 2017 | 19 | 84 |
| 2018 | 38 | 136 |
| 2019 | 63 | 225 |
| 2020 | 62 | 360 |
| 2021 | 84 | 507 |
| 2022 | 80 | 762 |
| 2023 | 76 | 820 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Medicine.
Business rankings
The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka ranked 12th for Business in Sri Lanka and 4493rd in the World with 439 publications made and 648 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 | 7 | 3 |
| 2011 | 10 | 5 |
| 2012 | 11 | 10 |
| 2013 | 14 | 15 |
| 2014 | 21 | 21 |
| 2015 | 23 | 11 |
| 2016 | 18 | 28 |
| 2017 | 20 | 23 |
| 2018 | 22 | 34 |
| 2019 | 36 | 49 |
| 2020 | 63 | 73 |
| 2021 | 68 | 113 |
| 2022 | 59 | 172 |
| 2023 | 57 | 198 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Business.
Economics rankings
The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka ranked 10th for Economics in Sri Lanka and 3996th in the World with 409 publications made and 791 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Agricultural Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 4 |
| 2010 | 10 | 2 |
| 2011 | 11 | 3 |
| 2012 | 14 | 9 |
| 2013 | 13 | 11 |
| 2014 | 21 | 24 |
| 2015 | 24 | 14 |
| 2016 | 23 | 24 |
| 2017 | 23 | 24 |
| 2018 | 25 | 39 |
| 2019 | 30 | 66 |
| 2020 | 46 | 77 |
| 2021 | 68 | 116 |
| 2022 | 46 | 157 |
| 2023 | 48 | 178 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Economics.
Mathematics rankings
The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka ranked 11th for Mathematics in Sri Lanka and 4806th in the World with 347 publications made and 1,084 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 1 |
| 2011 | 7 | 2 |
| 2012 | 8 | 6 |
| 2013 | 12 | 11 |
| 2014 | 14 | 19 |
| 2015 | 16 | 20 |
| 2016 | 9 | 31 |
| 2017 | 22 | 37 |
| 2018 | 15 | 57 |
| 2019 | 25 | 74 |
| 2020 | 50 | 106 |
| 2021 | 68 | 152 |
| 2022 | 44 | 228 |
| 2023 | 46 | 239 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka in various areas of Mathematics.
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
