University of Colombo

Wewala, Horana

  • #951-1000 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • HighResearch Output
  • 25,276Total Students
  • 884Faculty
  • 150Int'l Students

About

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The oldest campus in Sri Lanka, the University of Colombo is a sprawling complex occupying over fifty acres of prime land in the heart of the city. Today, "College House" (the administrative hub of the university) with its period architecture, is a well known landmark in the city. In keeping with its motto "Buddhih Sarvatra Bhrajate" which means "Wisdom shines forth every where", the University of Colombo strives to maintain academic excellence in all areas of study. The Medical and Science Faculties of the University are not only the oldest in the university system of Sri Lanka but are also...
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About

The oldest campus in Sri Lanka, the University of Colombo is a sprawling complex occupying over fifty acres of prime land in the heart of the city. Today, "College House" (the administrative hub of the university) with its period architecture, is a well known landmark in the city. In keeping with its motto "Buddhih Sarvatra Bhrajate" which means "Wisdom shines forth every where", the University of Colombo strives to maintain academic excellence in all areas of study. The Medical and Science Faculties of the University are not only the oldest in the university system of Sri Lanka but are also...
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University highlights

QS World University Ranking

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  • 2012
    #601+
  • 2014
    # 701+
  • 2015
    # 701+
  • 2016
    #701+
  • 2017
    #701+
  • 2018
    #751-800
  • 2019
    #801-1000
  • 2022
    #1001-1200
  • 2023
    #1201-1400
  • 2024
    #1001-1200
  • 2025
    #951-1000

Student & Staff

Total students
25,276

32%
68%

International students
150

50%
50%

Total faculty staff
884

2
882

Total students
25,276

32%
68%

International students
150

50%
50%

Total faculty staff
884

882
2
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Campus locations

Sri Palee Campus,

Wewala , Horana , Western , Sri Lanka , 12400

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