Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

12 Best Universities in Sri Lanka for Oceanography

Focusing specifically on Oceanography, our data science engine identified the 12 most influential universities in Sri Lanka. Based on 67.2K scholarly articles and 897.8K peer-reviewed citations, we reveal the best research labs driving innovation in Oceanography. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Peradeniya

University of Peradeniya

For Oceanography

#531 in Asia #1494 in the World

17% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1942 Founded

2

Colombo

University of Colombo

For Oceanography

#972 in Asia #2389 in the World

32% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1921 Founded

3

Kuliyapitiya

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

For Oceanography

#1725 in Asia #4006 in the World

51% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1999 Founded

4

Badulla

Uva Wellassa University

For Oceanography

#1145 in Asia #2762 in the World

46% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

2005 Founded

5

Addalachchenai

South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

For Oceanography

#1639 in Asia #3814 in the World

85% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1995 Founded

6

Anuradhapura

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

For Oceanography

#1658 in Asia #3845 in the World

17% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1996 Founded

7

Belihuloya

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

For Oceanography

#1254 in Asia #2963 in the World

30% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1995 Founded

8

Jaffna

University of Jaffna

For Oceanography

#1096 in Asia #2660 in the World

20% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1974 Founded

9

Matara

University of Ruhuna

For Oceanography

#871 in Asia #2192 in the World

43% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1978 Founded

10

Moratuwa

University of Moratuwa

For Oceanography

#574 in Asia #1582 in the World

35% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1978 Founded

11

Kelaniya

University of Kelaniya

For Oceanography

#1049 in Asia #2564 in the World

29% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1959 Founded

12

Nugegoda

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

For Oceanography

#754 in Asia #1932 in the World

30% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1959 Founded