Field · Engineering · Sri Lanka
Engineering research in Sri Lanka
University of Moratuwa ranks first in Sri Lanka for Engineering research in 2022–2025 (#1,455 worldwide), followed by University of Peradeniya and University of Jaffna.
- Sri Lanka's world rank
- #77 of 134 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 2.3k
- Top-10% rate
- 10.9%
- Ranked institutions
- 9
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Engineering in Sri Lanka?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of MoratuwaMoratuwa | #1,455 | 17.2 | 10.1% | 655 |
| 2 | University of PeradeniyaKandy | #2,094 | 13.1 | 11.9% | 255 |
| 3 | University of JaffnaJaffna | #3,172 | 8.4 | 28.6% | 124 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka Institute of Information TechnologyColombo | #3,611 | 6.9 | 7.4% | 215 |
| 5 | University of Sri JayewardenepuraColombo | #3,852 | 6.2 | 10.7% | 159 |
| 6 | University of RuhunaGalle | #4,895 | 3.5 | 12.6% | 85 |
| 7 | University of ColomboColombo | #5,059 | 3.1 | 8.8% | 102 |
| 8 | General Sir John Kotelawala Defence UniversityColombo | #5,774 | 1.6 | 7.6% | 75 |
| 9 | University of KelaniyaKelaniya | #6,098 | 96.0 | 5.3% | 89 |
Institutions in Sri Lanka above the floor of 40 fractional works in Engineering, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.