Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

11 Best Universities in Sri Lanka for Neuroscience

Focusing specifically on Neuroscience, our data science engine identified the 11 most influential universities in Sri Lanka. Based on 65.9K scholarly articles and 882.7K peer-reviewed citations, we reveal the best research labs driving innovation in Neuroscience. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Colombo

University of Colombo

For Neuroscience

#675 in Asia #1936 in the World

32% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1921 Founded

2

Peradeniya

University of Peradeniya

For Neuroscience

#745 in Asia #2114 in the World

17% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1942 Founded

3

Matara

University of Ruhuna

For Neuroscience

#1482 in Asia #3683 in the World

43% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1978 Founded

4

Moratuwa

University of Moratuwa

For Neuroscience

#984 in Asia #2620 in the World

35% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1978 Founded

5

Kelaniya

University of Kelaniya

For Neuroscience

#1156 in Asia #2978 in the World

29% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1959 Founded

6

Nugegoda

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

For Neuroscience

#1022 in Asia #2704 in the World

30% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1959 Founded

7

Kuliyapitiya

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

For Neuroscience

#2270 in Asia #5331 in the World

51% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1999 Founded

8

Addalachchenai

South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

For Neuroscience

#2253 in Asia #5296 in the World

85% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1995 Founded

9

Anuradhapura

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

For Neuroscience

#1791 in Asia #4291 in the World

17% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1996 Founded

10

Belihuloya

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

For Neuroscience

#1902 in Asia #4546 in the World

30% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1995 Founded

11

Jaffna

University of Jaffna

For Neuroscience

#1814 in Asia #4333 in the World

20% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1974 Founded