The University of Moratuwa (UoM) proudly marks a historic milestone with its first-ever participation in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings and earning a comparatively high ranking among Sri Lankan Universities.
UoM Achievements in THE Asia University Rankings 2025
Released on April 23, 2025, the THE Asia University Rankings 2025 assessed 853 universities across 35 countries and territories based on their teaching, research quality, research environment, industry engagement, and international outlook.
- UoM was ranked in the 501–600 band.
- Among Sri Lankan universities, UoM ranks Second in the Asia rankings.
Highest Scores among Sri Lankan Universities in Key Areas:
- UoM achieved the highest Industry Engagement score (33.9) among all Sri Lankan public-sector universities listed in the Asia Rankings.
- UoM’s Research Quality score (46.9) is among the top two in the country, closely matched only by the University of Colombo (47.2).
- UoM also showed strong performance in Research Environment (20.2), the highest among Sri Lankan universities.
UoM Achievements in THE World University Rankings 2025
Further affirming its global standing, the UoM also appeared for the first time in the THE World University Rankings 2025, released on October 9, 2024.
- UoM secured a place within the 1501+ band globally
- Joint 3rd in Sri Lanka, alongside the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), and University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Highest Scores among Sri Lankan Universities in Key Areas:
- UoM achieved one of the highest scores in Industry Engagement (33.9) across Sri Lankan state-sector universities in the global ranking.
- UoM also showed strong performance in Research Environment (16.6), the highest among Sri Lankan universities
- The Research Quality score (38.2) is the 3rd Best score among Sri Lanka Universities
This remarkable debut in both global and regional rankings is a testament to the University’s continuous pursuit of excellence in education, research, and industry collaboration.
Most notably, UoM achieved this recognition in its very first year of data submission, underscoring the exceptional quality and potential of the institution.
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