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University of Colombo
(UoC)
About
The University of Colombo is a public research university located primarily in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the oldest institution of modern higher education in Sri Lanka. It specializes in the fields of Natural, Social, Applied, Formal, and Computer Sciences as well as Fine Arts, Law and Technology. It is ranked among the top 10 universities in South Asia.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1001 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 9 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 35,859
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 32.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 61 : 39
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | =575 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =794 | 34.7 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Colombo?
University of Colombo's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 1001–1200, US News Rank =1,346.
When was University of Colombo founded?
University of Colombo was founded in 1921.
What are the top subjects at University of Colombo?
Top subjects at University of Colombo include: Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Clinical & Health, Medicine, Clinical Medicine.
Where is University of Colombo located?
University of Colombo is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.