University of Colombo Retains Top Position in Sri Lanka in THE World University Rankings 2027
The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027 were released on 30 September 2026 and feature 2,297 universities from 118 countries and territories. The rankings evaluate universities based on five core pillars: Teaching (the learning environment), Research Environment (research volume, income, and reputation), Research Quality (citation impact, research strength, research excellence, and research influence), […]
NILIS Wins Bronze at National AI Awards 2026 for AI Cataloging Tool CATMELK
The National Institute of Library & Information Science (NILIS) won the Bronze Award in the “Best Sinhala/Tamil AI and Localisation Innovation” category at the National AI Awards 2026. Evaluated by industry experts during AI WEEK, the awards recognise Sri Lanka’s premier artificial intelligence solutions and innovators. AI WEEK was jointly organised by the Ministry of […]
University of Colombo Ranked Among the Top 300 Universities Globally in UI GreenMetric 2026
The 17th edition of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2026 has been released, recognising universities worldwide for their commitment to sustainability and the development of greener, more sustainable campuses. This year’s theme, “Advancing Sustainable Campuses through Governance, Digitalisation, and Integrated Performance“, highlights the growing importance of integrating sustainability into university governance, operations, education and […]
University of Colombo Recognised in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026
The University of Colombo is pleased to announce that three of its academic subjects have been recognised in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). The University is ranked in Physics, Clinical Medicine, and Public Health, with all three subjects in the 401–500 global ranking band. This recognition reflects the University of Colombo’s […]
General Convocation 2025
University of Colombo Medical Graduates Achieve Top Positions in the UGC Merit Order with Outstanding Performance
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued the Common Merit Order List for internship placements, based on the examination results submitted by all Medical Faculties. We are delighted to share that 8 University of Colombo medical graduates have secured positions within the Top 25, 29 graduates have placed within the Top 100, and 62 graduates […]
University of Colombo Becomes First Sri Lankan Team Ever to Reach the HSBC/HKU Business Case Challenge Grand Final
For nineteen years, the HSBC/HKU Business Case Challenge has crowned the world’s sharpest undergraduate business minds, and for nineteen years, no Sri Lankan team had ever reached its Grand Final. That changed in June 2026. The University of Colombo has made history, becoming the first Sri Lankan team to ever advance to the Grand Final of […]
University of Colombo Ranked No. 1 in Sri Lanka by AD Scientific Index
University of Colombo Retains Top Position Among Sri Lankan Universities in Asia Rankings 2026
Pasindu Malawana Wins Silver Medal at Samoa IBFC Universal Weightlifting Cup 2026.
We are proud to announce that Mr Pasindu Malawana, an undergraduate from the Faculty of Management and Finance, won a Silver Medal in the Snatch event in the under 79kg category at the Samoa IBFC Universal Weightlifting Cup 2026, held in Apia, Samoa, from April 27 to May 1, 2026. This prestigious competition brought together […]
Dulanaka Jayasinghe Wins Runner-Up at Raisina-IE Global Student Challenge 2026
The University of Colombo congratulates Mr Dulanaka Jayasinghe, a Master of Arts student in International Relations, Faculty of Arts, who won the runner-up position together with his team at the Raisina-IE Global Student Challenge 2026 held on March 5–6, 2026. This competition, organised by the IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs and the […]
Celebrating Excellence: University of Colombo Shines at Best Annual Report Awards 2025
The University of Colombo achieved significant recognition at the Best Annual Report Awards 2025, organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), held on 5 February 2026 at the BMICH, Colombo. This prestigious achievement underscores the University’s strong commitment to good governance, transparency, and accountability in financial reporting and institutional […]
University of Colombo Students Participate in the AUA–SNU Youth Forum in Seoul, South Korea
Seoul National University (SNU), in collaboration with the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA), hosted the AUA–SNU Youth Forum 2025: Sustainable Cities and Living Heritage from 19 to 25 January 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. The forum focused on sustainable urban development, covering topics such as affordable housing, living heritage, sustainable transport systems, and urban design. This […]
Dr Pushpa Kulanatha Wins Global Award for AI – Based Learning in Ayurveda
Dr Pushpa Kulanatha, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, has received a Global Excellence Award 2025 from the Global MOOC and Online Education Alliance (GMA). The alliance, co-founded by Tsinghua University and supported by UNESCO’s international education frameworks, announced the award at the GMA Global Conference held on 2-4 December 2025 in Monterrey, […]
University of Colombo Secures Spot in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025
The University of Colombo has earned recognition in the ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025. This year, the ranking includes over 2,000 universities from 92 countries and regions across 57 academic subjects. Among the subjects ranked, the University of Colombo has proudly secured a place in the Clinical Medicine category, with a world ranking […]
