University of Kelaniya
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Global #2286
Sri Lanka #4
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1875
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Website
- http://www.kln.ac.lk/
About
University of Kelaniya is a higher education institution in Sri Lanka, founded in 1875. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is among the top 10 universities in Sri Lanka. It contributes to Sri Lanka's academic community alongside 68 other institutions in the country.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE | 2026 | THE #2006 · Ranked | 17.70 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #2286 · Ranked | 64.73 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
165
h-index
196,267
Citations
7,689
Publications
3,383
i10-index
1.95
Mean Citedness
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Frequently Asked Questions
University of Kelaniya is ranked #2,286 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Sri Lanka, it holds the #4 position.
University of Kelaniya was founded in 1875, making it 151 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Sri Lanka.
University of Kelaniya has produced 7,689 research publications with 196,267 total citations and an h-index of 165, according to OpenAlex data.