Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

11 Best Universities in Sri Lanka for Statistics

We ranked the top 11 universities for Statistics in Sri Lanka based on strict academic metrics. Our methodology evaluated 65.9K subject-specific papers and 882.7K citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Peradeniya

University of Peradeniya

For Statistics

#676 in Asia #1805 in the World

17% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1942 Founded

2

Colombo

University of Colombo

For Statistics

#789 in Asia #1986 in the World

32% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1921 Founded

3

Matara

University of Ruhuna

For Statistics

#1589 in Asia #3609 in the World

43% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1978 Founded

4

Moratuwa

University of Moratuwa

For Statistics

#913 in Asia #2238 in the World

35% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1978 Founded

5

Kelaniya

University of Kelaniya

For Statistics

#1141 in Asia #2687 in the World

29% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1959 Founded

6

Nugegoda

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

For Statistics

#1156 in Asia #2725 in the World

30% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1959 Founded

7

Kuliyapitiya

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

For Statistics

#1980 in Asia #4528 in the World

51% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1999 Founded

8

Addalachchenai

South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

For Statistics

#2015 in Asia #4617 in the World

85% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1995 Founded

9

Anuradhapura

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

For Statistics

#1816 in Asia #4124 in the World

17% Acceptance

17,082 Enrollment

1996 Founded

10

Belihuloya

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

For Statistics

#1866 in Asia #4242 in the World

30% Acceptance

9,500 Enrollment

1995 Founded

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Jaffna

University of Jaffna

For Statistics

#1258 in Asia #2938 in the World

20% Acceptance

4,423 Enrollment

1974 Founded