Universities in Colombo (city)
Which universities are located in the Sri Lankan city of Colombo? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2026 University Listing of higher education institutions in Colombo meeting uniRank 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 at least three-year bachelor's degrees, or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, non-distance education format.
Universities in Colombo (city)
| #Rank | University | Town/City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Colombo | Colombo |
| 15 | University of the Visual and Performing Arts | Colombo |
| 16 | University of Vocational Technology | Colombo |
| 18 | Ocean University of Sri Lanka | Colombo |
| Legend: Un Unranked | + Add University | |
Online Courses You Can Trust
Related Sri Lankan University Lists
Since 2005, uniRank provides original research, valuable information and resources to help you explore and make informed decisions about Sri Lankan universities and their online presence.
- Oldest Universities in Sri Lanka
Explore the most traditional and long-established Sri Lankan post-secondary institutions according to uniRank's original research. - A-Z Universities in Sri Lanka
Search for Sri Lankan higher education institutions listed alphabetically from A to Z. - Sri Lankan Universities by Town/City
Find higher-education institutions located in a particular town or city in Sri Lanka. - Top Public Universities in Sri Lanka
Discover Sri Lankan public higher education institutions with potentially lower tuition fees. - Top Private Universities in Sri Lanka
Find out about Sri Lankan private higher education institutions. - Top Non-Profit Universities in Sri Lanka
Explore Sri Lankan not-for-profit higher education institutions that may offer lower tuition fees. - Top For-Profit Universities in Sri Lanka
Look for Sri Lankan for-profit higher education institutions. - Top Sri Lankan Universities on Facebook
See which tertiary institutions in Sri Lanka have the most followers on Facebook, according to uniRank's original research. - Top Sri Lankan Universities on Twitter
Discover the universities in Sri Lanka that are most followed on Twitter, based on uniRank's original research. - Top Sri Lankan Universities on Instagram
Find out which post-secondary institutions in Sri Lanka are the most followed on Instagram, according to uniRank's original research. - Top Sri Lankan Universities on YouTube
Explore the universities in Sri Lanka with the most subscribed channels on YouTube, based on uniRank's original research.