Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

12 Best Universities in Sri Lanka for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Focusing specifically on Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, our data science engine identified the 12 most influential universities in Sri Lanka. Based on 41.1K scholarly articles and 510.6K peer-reviewed citations, we reveal the best research labs driving innovation in Liberal Arts & Social Sciences. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Colombo

University of Colombo

For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

#389 in Asia #1548 in the World

32% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1921 Founded

2

Peradeniya

University of Peradeniya

For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

#390 in Asia #1551 in the World

17% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1942 Founded

3

Nugegoda

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

#665 in Asia #2233 in the World

30% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1959 Founded

4

Moratuwa

University of Moratuwa

For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

#674 in Asia #2253 in the World

35% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1978 Founded

5

Kelaniya

University of Kelaniya

For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

#715 in Asia #2348 in the World

29% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1959 Founded

6

Jaffna

University of Jaffna

For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

#1025 in Asia #3037 in the World

20% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1974 Founded

7

Matara

University of Ruhuna

For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

#1043 in Asia #3080 in the World

43% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1978 Founded

8

Anuradhapura

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

#1470 in Asia #3972 in the World

17% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1996 Founded

9

Belihuloya

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

#1575 in Asia #4179 in the World

30% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1995 Founded

10

Addalachchenai

South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

#1701 in Asia #4453 in the World

85% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1995 Founded

11

Kuliyapitiya

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

#1757 in Asia #4607 in the World

51% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1999 Founded

12

Badulla

Uva Wellassa University

For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

#1998 in Asia #5103 in the World

46% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

2005 Founded