The University of Peradeniya has retained its position as the No. 1 university in Sri Lanka in the 2026 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.
The rankings, released under the theme “Advancing Sustainable Campuses through Governance, Digitalization, and Integrated Performance,” place the University of Peradeniya at 200th globally among 2,016 universities from 110 countries.
The university received a score of 8,262.5 points.
The ranking reflects the university’s continued progress in maintaining an environmentally friendly and sustainable campus, implementing sustainable development initiatives and promoting environmentally responsible practices.
The University of Kelaniya and the Open University of Sri Lanka were ranked second and third respectively.
The UI GreenMetric ranking evaluates universities across several key indicators related to sustainability and environmental performance. (Newswire)