University of Peradeniya
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Global #2150
Sri Lanka #3
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1942
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Website
- http://www.pdn.ac.lk
About
University of Peradeniya is a higher education institution in Sri Lanka, founded in 1942. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is one of the top 3 universities in Sri Lanka. It contributes to Sri Lanka's academic community alongside 68 other institutions in the country.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #1201 · Ranked | — |
| THE | 2026 | THE #1420 · Ranked | 28,44 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #2150 · Ranked | 65,77 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
226
h-index
632,873
Citations
15,738
Publications
9,768
i10-index
2,26
Mean Citedness
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Frequently Asked Questions
University of Peradeniya is ranked #2,150 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Sri Lanka, it holds the #3 position.
University of Peradeniya was founded in 1942, making it 84 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Sri Lanka.
University of Peradeniya has produced 15,738 research publications with 632,873 total citations and an h-index of 226, according to OpenAlex data.