Top Sri Lankan Universities on Instagram by Followers
2026 Instagram University Ranking
Introduction
What are the most popular Sri Lankan Universities on Instagram? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2026 Instagram University Ranking of all Sri Lankan higher-education institutions on Instagram meeting the following uniRank selection criteria:
- being chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Sri Lanka
- offering at least three-year bachelor's degrees or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees
- delivering courses predominantly in a traditional, non-distance education format
The aim of the uniRank Instagram University Ranking is to offer an approximate popularity index for each Sri Lankan university on the Instagram social media platform, based on the total number of followers. Read also our article about the importance of Social Media for Universities and prospective students.
Sri Lankan Universities on Instagram
| Rank | University | Followers | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Colombo | 8,636 | 114 |
| 2 | University of Sri Jayewardenepura | 6,172 | 318 |
| 3 | University of Kelaniya | 5,564 | 45 |
| 4 | University of Jaffna | 3,008 | 43 |
| 5 | Wayamba University of Sri Lanka | 1,659 | 49 |
| 6 | University of Vocational Technology | 1,055 | 256 |
| 7 | South Eastern University of Sri Lanka | 763 | 2 |
| 8 | Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine | 148 | 23 |