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), […]
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 […]
Retains Top Rank as University in Sri Lanka: Webometrics 2026 (2nd Edition)
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
UOC Achieves Remarkable Ranking in AppliedHE Public University Ranking for Asia 2026
The University of Colombo has earned a prestigious spot among the top universities in Asia, securing a rank of 171-190 in the AppliedHE Public University Ranking for Asia 2026, while also holding the No. 1 rank in Sri Lanka. This ranking evaluates universities across six key dimensions: Teaching & Learning (30%), Employability (10%), Community Engagement […]
UoC Ranked No. 1 Among Sri Lankan Universities: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
The Times Higher Education (THE) released its 2026 World University Rankings on October 9, 2025. This year’s ranking includes 2,191 institutions out of over 25000 from around the world, with the University of Colombo placed in the 1001–1200 band. Among the Sri Lankan universities evaluated for the 2026 rankings, the University of Colombo has secured […]
UOC Retains Top Spot in Sri Lanka in QS World University Rankings 2026
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released its World University Rankings 2026 on 19th June 2025, featuring 1501 institutions from 106 locations worldwide. The QS Rankings serve as a globally recognised benchmark for evaluating universities based on five key indicators: Research and Discovery, Employability and Outcomes, Learning Experience, Global Engagement, and Sustainability. Four Sri Lankan universities are featured […]
University of Colombo Shines in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025
On 22 January 2025, the University of Colombo was ranked in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, reaffirming its dedication to academic and research excellence. The THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025 methodology evaluates universities across 11 subject areas using a refined version of the overall World University Rankings […]
UOC Emerges as Top-Ranked University in Sri Lanka in All Four Major Global Rankings
Retains Top Rank as University in Sri Lanka: Webometrics 2024 (2nd Edition)
UOC Advances in Global Standings: QS World University Rankings 2025
No. 1 Among Sri Lankan Universities in SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) 2024
The University of Colombo proudly maintains its position as the top-ranking university in Sri Lanka according to the SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) for 2024. SIR is a comprehensive evaluation system that considers various aspects of academic and research institutions, including research performance, innovation outputs, and societal impact. The University of Colombo’s continued excellence is evident […]
UOC Retains Top Rank as University in Sri Lanka: Webometrics 2024 (1st Edition)
