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University of Sri Jayewardenepura

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka / Western Province / Colombo
Est. 1959

About

The University of Sri Jayewardenepura is a public university in Sri Lanka. It is in Gangodawila, Nugegoda, near Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, the country's administrative capital. It was formed in 1958 from the Vidyodaya Pirivena, a Buddhist educational centre which was founded in 1873 by Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Thera.

Ranking Overview

Ranking Snapshot

Ranked Top 1501 worldwide in 1 ranking system

THE #1501+ (2026)

Ranked in 4 subject rankings

QS QS World University Rankings
Not Ranked
THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings
# 1501+
1200
10.3
2026
ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities
Not Ranked
US News U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Not Ranked

Key Facts

Students
20,006
Student-Staff Ratio
25.3 : 1
Int'l Students
0%
Female : Male
63 : 37

Historical Trend

Longitudinal View
THE THE
1 101 201 301 401 501 601 701 801 901 950 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Rank
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Score:

Top Subjects

Best-performing areas
801–1000
Life Sciences
801–1000
Physical Sciences
1001+
Clinical & Health
1251+
Engineering & Technology

Subject Rankings

Detailed breakdown

THE

4 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Life Sciences 801–1000 23.4 2026
Physical Sciences 801–1000 27.5 2026
Clinical & Health 1001+ 11.2 2026
Engineering & Technology 1251+ 9.6 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ranking of University of Sri Jayewardenepura?

University of Sri Jayewardenepura's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1501+.

When was University of Sri Jayewardenepura founded?

University of Sri Jayewardenepura was founded in 1959.

What are the top subjects at University of Sri Jayewardenepura?

Top subjects at University of Sri Jayewardenepura include: Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Clinical & Health, Engineering & Technology.

Where is University of Sri Jayewardenepura located?

University of Sri Jayewardenepura is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.