History
The University of Peradeniya is the heir to a sixty year old University tradition which commenced with the inception of the University of Ceylon, the first institution of its kind established in Colombo on 1 July 1942. It moved to the banks of Mahaweli River, the longest in the Country, in 1952.
Education
University of Peradeniya strives to deliver education, training and research programs by conducting professional and curriculum-based teaching and learning and conduct high quality research for national, regional and global needs whilst maintaining highest levels of efficiency, effectiveness, integrity and transparency in contributing to the development of a knowledge-based society.
Research
University of Peradeniya is well-known for its many research centers:
- International Research Center
- Centre for Environmental Studies
- Agricultural Biotechnology Center
- Agribusiness Centre (AbC)
- Engineering Design Centre (EDC)
- Centre for the Study of Human Rights
- Center for Research in Tropical Medicine (CRTM)
- HEDMaTC
- CERPS
- Oral Medicine and Periodontology
Career
The policy of University of Peradeniya is mainly focused on guiding students to transform their “choices to action” as follows:
- Facilitate young person’s transition from school to university with a career focus
- Advising on careers
- Enhancement of employability skills
- Provision of career related information
- Networking with the industry
- Availing work experience
- Graduate placement
- Assist faculties to integrate career guidance within curricular in the form of instructional modules
- Entrepreneurship skills development
- Career related training, research and development
University of Peradeniya Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1199 Ranking
- 85 Masters
- 46 Scholarships
- 1,501 Academic Staff
- 16,647 Students
- 166 Students (int'l)
- 9,822 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
University of Peradeniya Overview
University of Peradeniya Scholarships
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University of Peradeniya Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 30 reviews
- 5 Star 14 Reviews
- 4 Star 12 Reviews
- 3 Star 3 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.7
- Student Diversity 4.2
- Admission Process 4.4
- Quality of Student Life 4.3
- Career Development 4.2
Most Beautiful University in SL
My experience at the University of Peradeniya has been very positive. The campus is beautiful and peaceful, creating a great environment for learning. I have gained valuable knowledge through my studies, and the lecturers are supportive and helpful. Student life is vibrant and enjoyable, making my time here truly memorable.
Useful
Studyportal was really useful for me when I searched for a university to study masters
Good
Experience is good with new five year curriculum but it took more time than Expected to finish the study program. We got good clinical exposure during degree program and good knowledge
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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University of Peradeniya Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 78 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 901 | 1121 | 1199 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1201 | 1201 | 1201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1001 | - | 1201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Housing services
The Accommodation Division is a part of the University of Peradeniya. It provides a comprehensive service to all the students of the University by administering and allocating 19 hostels in the University, with the aim of supporting the student experience by providing efficient and effective accommodation services and facilities.
Library services
The library developed into a library network comprising the Main Library and seven other branch libraries, namely Agriculture, Science, Medical, Engineering, Vet Medical, Allied Health Science and Dental libraries. The ninth library is attached to the sub-campus, Faculty of Agriculture in Mahailuppallama. The Main Library can be accessed by proceeding along the new Galaha road.
ICT services
The IT Center undertakes teaching ICT courses for undergraduates on request by different faculties . The center also conducts examinations on completion of each course. A sample test is available.
Medical services
- In catering to primary healthcare needs, the Health Centre operates a full-fledged laboratory services, 24 hour ambulance service and a preventive health care service.
- The university maintains a student counselling service to assist and guide students who have problems pertaining to academic, social and personal matters.
Campus life
The University covers about 700 hectares of land and the developed area covering approximately 130 hectares is occupied by buildings of the Faculties, Halls of Residence, Staff bungalows etc.Throughout the campus most trees begin to bear flowers in early March signaling the coming of spring. Lovers' Lane, Kissing Bend, open-air theater and the lower Hantana Road display a rare aesthetic beauty through the rich foliage.
Sports facilities
- Indoor and outdoor sports facilities are available for students and the staff of the University. These sporting facilities includes Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Tennis, Volleyball courts, and 400 meters Cinder Track for athletics. Other than these facilities out door courts are available for Softball Cricket, Baseball and Elle.
- The University of Peradeniya has one of the largest gymnasiums in Sri Lanka. At the Gymnasium Indoor facilities are available for Badminton, Basketball, Carom, Chess, Netball, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Taekwondo and other martial arts activities. Peradeniya University has a 50 meters Swimming Pool.
Student clubs
- Muslim Majlis.
- Newman Society.
- Operations Research Society.
- Photographic Society.
- Physical Society.
- Robotics Society.
- Rotaract Club.
- SEDS Pera Chapter