Sri Lankan University Rankings 2026

Q: What is the best university in Sri Lanka in 2026?

By Webometrics world rank, the top Sri Lankan universities are University of Colombo (world rank 1441), University of Peradeniya (world rank 1995), University of Sri Jayewardenepura (world rank 2076). By the FindMyDegree Rank (which also weighs degrees offered and active seats), the leaders are University of Colombo, University of Peradeniya, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Q: How is the FindMyDegree Rank calculated?

The FindMyDegree Rank is a weighted blend: 60% Webometrics world rank, 10% QS World rank, 10% THE World rank, 10% degree programmes offered and 10% active seats. A ranking a university does not have counts as zero, and any university without a Webometrics rank is placed below those that have one.

Q: Which Sri Lankan universities are ranked in QS and THE World Rankings?

Only a handful of Sri Lankan government universities appear in QS World and THE World Rankings — typically University of Colombo, University of Peradeniya, University of Moratuwa, University of Sri Jayewardenepura and University of Kelaniya. Webometrics covers almost every government university.

ශ්‍රී ලංකා විශ්වවිද්‍යාල ශ්‍රේණිගත කිරීම් 2026

Last updated: 28 May 2026

FMD Rank	University	QS 2026	THE 2025	Webometrics 2026	Degrees / Seats
#1	University of Colombo	1001-1200	1001-1200	1441	17 degrees · 3504 seats
#2	University of Peradeniya	1201-1400	1201-1500	1995	21 degrees · 3343 seats
#3	University of Sri Jayewardenepura	1401+	1501+	2076	33 degrees · 4763 seats
#4	University of Kelaniya	—	1501+	2655	25 degrees · 4201 seats
#5	University of Moratuwa	1401+	1501+	2930	16 degrees · 2358 seats
#6	University of Ruhuna	—	—	2779	20 degrees · 4043 seats
#7	University of Jaffna	—	—	3431	21 degrees · 3481 seats
#8	Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka	—	—	4696	21 degrees · 3060 seats
#9	Rajarata University of Sri Lanka	—	—	4225	11 degrees · 2185 seats
#10	Eastern University, Sri Lanka	—	—	5784	11 degrees · 1864 seats
#11	Wayamba University of Sri Lanka	—	—	5938	8 degrees · 1929 seats
#12	Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka	—	—	7713	16 degrees · 1689 seats
#13	South Eastern University of Sri Lanka	—	—	8494	11 degrees · 2148 seats
#14	University of the Visual & Performing Arts	—	—	15432	4 degrees · 794 seats
#15	University of Vavuniya	—	—	18713	6 degrees · 780 seats
#16	Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya	—	—	—	9 degrees · 716 seats
#17	Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka	—	—	—	5 degrees · 815 seats
#18	Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka	—	—	—	4 degrees · 394 seats
#19	University of Colombo School of Computing	—	—	—	2 degrees · 350 seats
#20	Sripalee Campus, University of Colombo	—	—	—	2 degrees · 220 seats

By Webometrics world rank, the top Sri Lankan universities are University of Colombo (1441), University of Peradeniya (1995), University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2076). By the FindMyDegree Rank — which also weighs QS, THE, degrees offered and active seats — the leaders are University of Colombo, University of Peradeniya, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

The FindMyDegree Rank is our own ranking — a weighted blend of each university's Webometrics world rank (60%), its QS (10%) and THE (10%) world rankings, and its size — degree programmes offered (10%) and active seats (10%). A ranking a university doesn't have counts as zero. We list each university's published QS World, THE World and Webometrics rankings where available.

Sources: QS World University Rankings, THE World University Rankings, and Webometrics. FindMyDegree Rank computed by findmydegree.lk from UGC handbook data.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best university in Sri Lanka in 2026?

By Webometrics world rank, the top Sri Lankan universities are University of Colombo (world rank 1441), University of Peradeniya (world rank 1995), University of Sri Jayewardenepura (world rank 2076). By the FindMyDegree Rank, which also weighs degrees offered and active seats, the leaders are University of Colombo, University of Peradeniya, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

How is the FindMyDegree Rank calculated?

It is a weighted blend: 60% Webometrics world rank, 10% QS World rank, 10% THE World rank, 10% degree programmes offered and 10% active seats. A ranking a university doesn't have counts as zero, and any university without a Webometrics rank is placed below those that have one.

Which Sri Lankan universities appear in QS and THE World Rankings?

Only a handful of government universities are ranked by QS World and THE World — typically the University of Colombo, University of Peradeniya, University of Moratuwa, University of Sri Jayewardenepura and University of Kelaniya. Webometrics covers almost every Sri Lankan government university, which is why most rows here have a Webometrics figure.

Are private universities included?

No. This list covers Sri Lankan UGC government universities only. Private and other non-state institutions are not part of the catalogue.