Oldest Universities in Sri Lanka
by Year of Establishment New
What are the oldest Universities in Sri Lanka? uniRank answers this question by publishing a list of 20 Sri Lankan higher education institutions sorted by year of establishment and meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Sri Lanka.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
Oldest Universities in Sri Lanka
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| University | Town/City | #Rank |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colombo | Colombo | 1 |
| Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine | Yakkala | 14 |
| University of Peradeniya | Peradeniya | 3 |
| University of Kelaniya | Kelaniya | 5 |
| University of Sri Jayewardenepura | Nugegoda | 4 |
| University of Jaffna | Jaffna | 7 |
| University of Moratuwa | Moratuwa | 2 |
| University of Ruhuna | Matara | 6 |
| Eastern University, Sri Lanka | Batticaloa | 13 |
| Buddhist and Pali University | Homagama | 19 |
| South Eastern University of Sri Lanka | Addalachchenai | 12 |
| Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka | Belihuloya | 10 |
| Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka | Anuradhapura | 20 |
| Rajarata University of Sri Lanka | Anuradhapura | 9 |
| Wayamba University of Sri Lanka | Kuliyapitiya | 11 |
| Uva Wellassa University | Badulla | 8 |
| University of the Visual and Performing Arts | Colombo | 15 |
| University of Vocational Technology | Colombo | 16 |
| Ocean University of Sri Lanka | Colombo | 18 |
| University of Vavuniya | Vavuniya | 17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many universities are there in Sri Lanka?
There are 20 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Sri Lankan higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
What is the oldest university in Sri Lanka?
University of Colombo, located in Colombo, is the oldest university in Sri Lanka according to uniRank's research.
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