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University of Sri Jayewardenepura
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
Ranked Top 1401 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 5 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
- 20,006
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 25.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 63 : 37
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Sri Jayewardenepura?
University of Sri Jayewardenepura's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401+, 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: Environmental Sciences, 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.