Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

12 Best Universities in Sri Lanka for Economics

Focusing specifically on Economics, our data science engine identified the 12 most influential universities in Sri Lanka. Our methodology evaluated 11.7K subject-specific papers and 154.9K citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Colombo

University of Colombo

For Economics

#430 in Asia #1527 in the World

32% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1921 Founded

2

Peradeniya

University of Peradeniya

For Economics

#454 in Asia #1577 in the World

17% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1942 Founded

3

Nugegoda

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

For Economics

#506 in Asia #1704 in the World

30% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1959 Founded

4

Kelaniya

University of Kelaniya

For Economics

#570 in Asia #1842 in the World

29% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1959 Founded

5

Moratuwa

University of Moratuwa

For Economics

#574 in Asia #1856 in the World

35% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1978 Founded

6

Jaffna

University of Jaffna

For Economics

#646 in Asia #1993 in the World

20% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1974 Founded

7

Matara

University of Ruhuna

For Economics

#1210 in Asia #3190 in the World

43% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1978 Founded

8

Anuradhapura

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

For Economics

#1309 in Asia #3389 in the World

17% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1996 Founded

9

Belihuloya

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

For Economics

#1377 in Asia #3534 in the World

30% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1995 Founded

10

Addalachchenai

South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

For Economics

#1517 in Asia #3834 in the World

85% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1995 Founded

11

Kuliyapitiya

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

For Economics

#1529 in Asia #3855 in the World

51% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1999 Founded

12

Badulla

Uva Wellassa University

For Economics

#1733 in Asia #4292 in the World

46% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

2005 Founded