Top Sri Lankan Universities on YouTube by Subscribers
2026 YouTube University Ranking
Introduction
What are the most popular Sri Lankan Universities on YouTube? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2026 YouTube University Ranking (August 2026 data) of all Sri Lankan higher-education institutions on YouTube 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 YouTube University Ranking is to offer an approximate popularity index for each Sri Lankan university on the YouTube social media platform, based on the total number of subscribers. Read also our article about the importance of Social Media for Universities and prospective students.
Sri Lankan Universities on YouTube
| Rank | University | Subscribers | Avg views per video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Sri Jayewardenepura | 104,000 | 6,976 |
| 2 | University of Kelaniya | 19,800 | 4,442 |
| 3 | University of Peradeniya | 15,800 | 4,941 |
| 4 | Uva Wellassa University | 14,700 | 2,299 |
| 5 | University of Ruhuna | 10,800 | 2,683 |
| 6 | University of Jaffna | 9,950 | 1,804 |
| 7 | University of Moratuwa | 9,340 | 5,814 |
| 8 | Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka | 6,020 | 2,683 |
| 9 | South Eastern University of Sri Lanka | 5,170 | 7,448 |
| 10 | Ocean University of Sri Lanka | 4,480 | 1,201 |
| 11 | Eastern University, Sri Lanka | 3,900 | 3,805 |
| 12 | Rajarata University of Sri Lanka | 2,570 | 2,048 |
| 13 | Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine | 2,270 | 643 |
| 14 | Buddhist and Pali University | 1,970 | 336 |
| 15 | Wayamba University of Sri Lanka | 1,950 | 1,994 |
| 16 | Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka | 1,330 | 709 |
| 17 | University of the Visual and Performing Arts | 1,230 | 1,593 |
| 18 | University of Vavuniya | 1,190 | 2,561 |
| 19 | University of Colombo | 221 | 3,126 |