General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
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Global #7822
Sri Lanka #15
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1980
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Website
- http://www.kdu.ac.lk/
About
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University is a higher education institution in Sri Lanka, founded in 1980. Recognized as an established higher education institution, it is one of the leading universities in Sri Lanka.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #7822 · Ranked | 37,03 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
56
h-index
17,802
Citations
1,878
Publications
467
i10-index
1,25
Mean Citedness
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Frequently Asked Questions
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University is ranked #7,822 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Sri Lanka, it holds the #15 position.
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University was founded in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Sri Lanka.
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University has produced 1,878 research publications with 17,802 total citations and an h-index of 56, according to OpenAlex data.