The University of Kelaniya proudly secured 2nd place in Sri Lanka and 189th globally in the prestigious UI GreenMetric World University Ranking 2025.

With an impressive total score of 8,200 out of 10,000, the university strengthen its position globally, from 228 in 2024 as one of the leading Green Universities in Sri Lanka and the region. This accomplishment reflects how the University of Kelaniya implements and sustains its sustainability initiatives in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UI GreenMetric framework, highlighting the impact on both the university and society.

The UI GreenMetric World University Ranking evaluates institutions based on six key categories: Setting and Infrastructure (SI), Energy and Climate Change (EC), Waste (WS), Water (WR), Transport (TR), and Education (ED). In 2025, the University of Kelaniya excelled in these categories, achieving 850 in SI, 1750 in EC, 1775 in WS, 937.5 in WR, 1312.5 in TR, and 1575 in ED.

The Center for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) at the University of Kelaniya played a pivotal role in driving these achievements by coordinating sustainability practices, monitoring progress, and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility across the university. This reflects the university’s proactive approach to environmental stewardship over recent years.

The university extends its heartfelt gratitude to all stakeholders—faculty members, administrative staff, students, and partners—for their invaluable contributions to this success. Their collective dedication has been instrumental in advancing the university’s sustainability agenda and securing this esteemed recognition.

The University of Kelaniya also extends its warm congratulations to the University of Peradeniya for securing the number one position in Sri Lanka in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025 and the other universities; the Open University of Sri Lanka, University of Colombo, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka and University of Ruhuna, which have shown a significant performance in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025, demonstrating a strong national commitment to sustainability.

As the University of Kelaniya continues its journey toward environmental excellence, it remains committed to fostering a greener future for generations to come. This accolade underscores the university’s achievements and motivates continued innovation, leadership, and responsibility in sustainability.

For more details on the UI GreenMetric World University Ranking 2025, visit the official UI GreenMetric Rankings.

https://greenmetric.ui.ac.id/rankings/overall-rankings-2025