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 in its SCImago World Rank for 2024, placing it at 4971 out of 9054 institutions globally. This achievement reflects the University’s dedication to scholarly excellence, innovation, and meaningful societal engagement.

The Full dataset of Sri Lankan universities: https://www.scimagoir.com/rankings
Evolution of the positions in the Sri Lankan university ranking: https://www.scimagoir.com/rankevolution