Academic Index Last updated: June 09, 2026

12 Best Universities in Sri Lanka for Business

Focusing specifically on Business, our data science engine identified the 12 most influential universities in Sri Lanka. To determine these leaders, we isolated 15.6K specialized research publications which collectively generated 142.8K citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Moratuwa

University of Moratuwa

For Business

#467 in Asia #1505 in the World

35% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1978 Founded

2

Nugegoda

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

For Business

#597 in Asia #1798 in the World

30% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1959 Founded

3

Peradeniya

University of Peradeniya

For Business

#623 in Asia #1840 in the World

17% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1942 Founded

4

Kelaniya

University of Kelaniya

For Business

#671 in Asia #1966 in the World

29% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1959 Founded

5

Colombo

University of Colombo

For Business

#700 in Asia #2010 in the World

32% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1921 Founded

6

Jaffna

University of Jaffna

For Business

#979 in Asia #2598 in the World

20% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1974 Founded

7

Belihuloya

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

For Business

#1348 in Asia #3382 in the World

30% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1995 Founded

8

Matara

University of Ruhuna

For Business

#1418 in Asia #3516 in the World

43% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1978 Founded

9

Anuradhapura

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

For Business

#1472 in Asia #3630 in the World

17% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1996 Founded

10

Addalachchenai

South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

For Business

#1529 in Asia #3766 in the World

85% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1995 Founded

11

Badulla

Uva Wellassa University

For Business

#1584 in Asia #3907 in the World

46% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

2005 Founded

12

Kuliyapitiya

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

For Business

#1748 in Asia #4268 in the World

51% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1999 Founded