Field · Computer Science · Sri Lanka
Computer Science research in Sri Lanka
University of Peradeniya ranks first in Sri Lanka for Computer Science research in 2022–2025 (#1,441 worldwide), followed by Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology and University of Moratuwa.
- Sri Lanka's world rank
- #81 of 131 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 1.8k
- Top-10% rate
- 11.9%
- Ranked institutions
- 8
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Computer Science in Sri Lanka?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of PeradeniyaKandy | #1,441 | 13.9 | 18.3% | 87 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka Institute of Information TechnologyColombo | #1,717 | 11.8 | 9.7% | 420 |
| 3 | University of MoratuwaMoratuwa | #1,958 | 10.3 | 13.4% | 320 |
| 4 | University of KelaniyaKelaniya | #2,979 | 5.3 | 16.4% | 153 |
| 5 | Sabaragamuwa University of Sri LankaRatnapura | #3,315 | 4.1 | 13.0% | 78 |
| 6 | University of ColomboColombo | #3,458 | 3.5 | 10.5% | 158 |
| 7 | University of Sri JayewardenepuraColombo | #3,927 | 2.0 | 10.9% | 104 |
| 8 | Informatics Institute of TechnologyColombo | #4,133 | 144.0 | 9.3% | 66 |
Institutions in Sri Lanka above the floor of 40 fractional works in Computer Science, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
How Sri Lanka compares with other countries in Computer Science