Domain · Life Sciences · Sri Lanka
Life Sciences research in Sri Lanka
University of Peradeniya ranks first in Sri Lanka for Life Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#2,154 worldwide), followed by University of Colombo and University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
- Sri Lanka's world rank
- #70 of 149 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 2.9k
- Top-10% rate
- 11.8%
- Ranked institutions
- 14
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Life Sciences in Sri Lanka?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of PeradeniyaKandy | #2,154 | 14.4 | 13.1% | 386 |
| 2 | University of ColomboColombo | #2,775 | 11.5 | 9.4% | 324 |
| 3 | University of Sri JayewardenepuraColombo | #3,151 | 10.1 | 14.5% | 271 |
| 4 | University of KelaniyaKelaniya | #5,249 | 4.4 | 9.1% | 155 |
| 5 | University of MoratuwaMoratuwa | #5,265 | 4.4 | 11.9% | 88 |
| 6 | University of JaffnaJaffna | #5,356 | 4.2 | 11.9% | 110 |
| 7 | University of RuhunaGalle | #5,777 | 3.3 | 8.7% | 193 |
| 8 | Rajarata University of Sri LankaAnuradhapura | #5,805 | 3.3 | 14.8% | 110 |
| 9 | Wayamba University of Sri LankaKuliyapitiya | #6,330 | 2.3 | 17.5% | 96 |
| 10 | General Sir John Kotelawala Defence UniversityColombo | #6,687 | 1.7 | 8.6% | 67 |
| 11 | Uva Wellassa UniversityBadulla | #6,705 | 1.7 | 20.6% | 77 |
| 12 | Sri Lanka Institute of Information TechnologyColombo | #6,929 | 132.0 | 9.1% | 167 |
| 13 | Sabaragamuwa University of Sri LankaRatnapura | #7,196 | 90.0 | 9.2% | 95 |
| 14 | Open University of Sri LankaColombo | #7,685 | 17.0 | 3.3% | 67 |
Institutions in Sri Lanka above the floor of 40 fractional works in Life Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Life Sciences researchers in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka rank highest among researchers based in Sri Lanka.
- 1Sri Lanka#866,407 worldwide overall160 citations · 69 works
How Sri Lanka compares with other countries in Life Sciences