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University of Peradeniya
About
The University of Peradeniya is a public university in Sri Lanka, funded by the University Grants Commission. It is the largest university in Sri Lanka, which was originally established as the University of Ceylon in 1942. The university was officially opened on 20 April 1954, in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II, by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1199 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 7 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
- 20,419
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 26.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 60 : 40
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Peradeniya?
University of Peradeniya's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, THE Rank 1201–1500, US News Rank =1,199.
When was University of Peradeniya founded?
University of Peradeniya was founded in 1942.
What are the top subjects at University of Peradeniya?
Top subjects at University of Peradeniya include: Agriculture & Forestry, Clinical & Health, Medicine, Life Sciences, Social Sciences.
Where is University of Peradeniya located?
University of Peradeniya is located in Kandy, Sri Lanka.