University of Kelaniya

University of Kelaniya ranks #2,418 globally in the UNIRANKS 2027 World University Rankings with an overall score of 66.28 out of 100. It ranks #4 nationally.

| Global Rank 2418 | Overall Score 66.28 |
Recognized, Verified

Top Country #4

Top Asia #948

Top World #2,418

About University of Kelaniya

The University of Kelaniya, established in 1959, is situated in a vibrant urban setting in Sri Lanka. It offers a diverse range of academic programs, with particular strengths in social sciences, humanities, and management studies. The university is known for its research initiatives and community outreach programs that aim to enhance societal well-being. It is recognized and verified by UNIRANKS.

University of Kelaniya Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 4 August 2026 | Updated 4 August 2026

Overall Score
66.28
Global Rank
#2,418
Regional Rank
#948
Country Rank
#4
Institution Status
Recognized, Verified

University of Kelaniya Overall Rankings 2027

Explore University of Kelaniya’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

70.5 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

69 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

66.5 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

64 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

63 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

68 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

65.5 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

62.5 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

64 / 100

Institutional Awards

60 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

63.5 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

61 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

68 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

62 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

67 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

66 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

60.5 / 100

Quality of Employment

65 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

66 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

67 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

63 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

64.5 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

62 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

60 / 100

International Student Support

64.5 / 100

International Students & Faculty

61.5 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

62 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

63.5 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

65 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

61.5 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

64.5 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

67.5 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

66 / 100

Research Output & Scale

68 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

62 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

62 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

66 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

65.5 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

66.5 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

67 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

65.5 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

62.5 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

64 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

63 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

64.5 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

64 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

65 / 100

Student Support Services

63 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

62 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

60.5 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

61.5 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

62.5 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

64.5 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

64 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

61 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

64 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

65 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

63.5 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

63 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

60.5 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

62 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

61.5 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

61 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

60 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

63 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

62 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

66 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

63 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

64 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

65.5 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

67.5 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

66.5 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

64.5 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

62 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

67 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

65.5 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

63 / 100

University of Kelaniya Historical Rankings

Explore University of Kelaniya's historical ranking performance using records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive. Compare ranking positions, available scores, and long-term performance trends across years.

Historical ranking data for University of Kelaniya

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
Year Overall Score Global Rank
1981 NA #3326
1982 NA #3363
1983 NA #3401
1984 NA #3409
1985 NA #3436
1986 NA #3286
1987 NA #3286
1988 NA #3368
1989 NA #3286
1990 NA #3405
1991 NA #3286
1992 NA #3286
1993 NA #3539
1994 NA #3286
1995 NA #3286
1996 NA #3286
1997 NA #3356
1998 NA #3286
1999 NA #3286
2000 NA #3403
2001 NA #3551
2002 NA #3461
2003 NA #3574
2004 NA #3313
2005 NA #3461
2006 NA #3439
2007 NA #3416
2008 NA #3484
2009 NA #3200
2010 NA #3178
2011 NA #3416
2012 NA #3151
2013 NA #3282
2014 NA #3142
2015 NA #3119
2016 NA #2505
2017 NA #2559
2018 NA #2559
2019 NA #2971
2020 NA #2956
2021 NA #3186
2022 NA #3005
2023 63 #2390
2024 62.84 #2390
2025 64.73 #2277
2026 64.73 #2277
2027 66.28 #2418

UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive

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