Top 10 Universities in Kenya

Kenya is a beautiful country, famous for its safaris and wildlife reserves. With over twenty Universities that offer English taught programmes, Kenya has been drawing a significant number of international students.

Currently, there are more than fifty (50) universities and colleges in Kenya. 23 of these universities are notable public universities and over 30 of which are private universities.

According to uniRank, – a leading international higher education directory-, for an institution to be ranked it has to be chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate Kenyan higher education-related organizations and offer at least four-year undergraduate degrees (bachelor degrees) or postgraduate degrees (master or doctoral degrees).

Institutions also have to be delivering courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.

Below is the list of Top 10 Universities in Kenya:

University of Nairobi, Nairobi

The University of Nairobi is a collegiate research university based in Nairobi. It is one of the largest universities in Kenya. Although its history as an educational institution dates back to 1956, it did not become an independent university until 1970.

Kenyatta University, Nairobi

Kenyatta University was founded in 1985, Kenyatta University, the third oldest public university in Kenya, is situated in Kahawa, North East of Nairobi.

St. Paul’s University, Limuru

On September 14th, 2007, the University was awarded a Charter to become St. Paul’s University. The University is based upon the partnership of the four Participating Churches and the NCCK as a corporate body with the representation in the Governing Council.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is a public university that is situated in Juja, 36 kilometres northeast of Nairobi. It offers courses in Technology, Engineering, Science, Commerce, Architecture and Building sciences

United States International University Africa, Nairobi

United States International University Africa, also known as USIU Africa, is a private university in Kenya. The university is accredited by the Commission for Higher Education in Kenya and by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Strathmore University, Nairobi

Strathmore University is a World-class Private University in Kenya offering Courses in Accountancy, Business, Management, IT, Law, Hospitality and More.

Moi University, Eldoret

Moi University was established in Eldoret, Kenya’s fifth largest city, as the second Public University in Kenya by an Act of Parliament, the Moi University Act of 1984. It has advanced to be Kenya’s leading University in Teaching, Research & Development.

Mount Kenya University, Thika

Mount Kenya University is a private, multi-campus, chartered and ISO 9001:2015 Certified university in Kenya. It was founded by Prof. Simon N. Gicharu. MKU is one of the largest private universities in the country.

Egerton University, Njoro

Egerton University is a public university in Kenya. Its website states that it is the oldest institution of higher education in Kenya.

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa Nairobi

Catholic University of Eastern Africa, is a multi-campus private university in Kenya. It is accredited by the Commission for University Education in Kenya.