3 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in Sri Lanka

Of the 3 Medicine & Health Sciences universities in Sri Lanka, University of Sri Jayawardenapura ranks highest on research impact (231,593 citations). Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIT) (#9 in Sri Lanka) and Open University of Sri Lanka (#13 in Sri Lanka) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 8 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

#3 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

University of Sri Jayawardenapura

Public University · 1 course in Medicine & Health Sciences

Diploma in Forensic Medicine ToxicologyDiploma

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#3 in Sri Lanka · by research impact

231,593 citations · h-index 164

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2Top pick

#9 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIT)

Public University · 1 course in Medicine & Health Sciences

Diploma in NursingDiploma

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#9 in Sri Lanka · by research impact

71,093 citations · h-index 75

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3Top pick

#13 in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Open University of Sri Lanka

Public University · 6 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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—Tuition (indicative)

1990Founded

40,000Students

—International

Admissions open

#13 in Sri Lanka · by research impact

26,446 citations · h-index 67

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Sri Jayawardenapura has the largest research record in this group, with 231,593 citations and an h-index of 164.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 3 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Open University of Sri Lanka, founded in 1990. Open University of Sri Lanka is the largest, with 40,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 4 bachelor's, 2 diploma and 2 master's. The usual length is One Academic year (2 semesters) and Minimum 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Summer (67% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (33% of courses with a stated intake). Open University of Sri Lanka offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Medicine & Health Sciences in Sri Lanka?

University of Sri Jayawardenapura (#3 in Sri Lanka), Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIT) (#9 in Sri Lanka) and Open University of Sri Lanka (#13 in Sri Lanka) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Medicine & Health Sciences in Sri Lanka?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Medicine & Health Sciences course take in Sri Lanka?

Most listed courses run One Academic year (2 semesters), with Minimum 4 years the next most common.

When do Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in Sri Lanka?

Summer is the main intake — 67% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Sri Lanka?

Open University of Sri Lanka, with 6, ahead of Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIT) (1).

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