All Universities in Kenya (Public & Private) + Requirements

There are 39 public and private universities in Kenya accredited by the Kenya Commission of University Education to offer degree courses in almost every field of study.

In this article, we have a look at all institutions of higher learning that are recognized by the Kenyan government and accredited to offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Let’s get started.

All Public Universities in Kenya and Locations

In Kenya, there are 35 public universities offering courses in Engineering, Education, Medicine, and more.

The following are all universities funded by the Kenyan government. Students who get direct entry into any one of these institutions are eligible for higher education funding.

Public University	Location
Alupe University	Busia
Bomet University College	Bomet
Chuka University	Chuka
Co-Operative University Of Kenya	Nairobi
Dedan Kimathi University Of Technology	Nyeri
Egerton University	Njoro
Garissa University	Garissa
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology	Bondo
Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology	Nairobi
Kaimosi Friends University	Kaimosi
Karatina University	Karatina
Kenyatta University	Nairobi
Kenyatta University – Mama Ngina University College	Mutomo
Kibabii University	Kibabii
Kirinyaga University	Kirinyaga
Kisii University	Kisii
Koitaleel Samoei University College	Nandi hills
Laikipia University	Nyahururu
Maasai Mara University	Maasai Mara
Machakos University	Machakos
Maseno University	Kisumu
Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology	Kakamega
Meru University Of Science And Technology	Meru
Moi University	Eldoret
Multimedia University Of Kenya	Nairobi
Murang’a University Of Technology	Murang’a
Pwani University	Kilifi
Rongo University	Rongo
South Eastern Kenya University	Kitui
Taita Taveta University	Taita
Technical University Of Kenya	Nairobi
Technical University Of Mombasa	Mombasa
Tharaka University	Tharaka Nithi
Tom Mboya University	Homa bay
Turkana University College	Turkana
University Of Eldoret	Eldoret
University Of Embu	Embu
University Of Kabianga	Kabianga
University Of Nairobi	Nairobi

Private Universities

The following is a list of all 30 accredited private universities in Kenya.

1. Africa International University – Nairobi
2. Africa Nazarene University
3. Amref International University
4. Catholic University Of Eastern Africa
5. Daystar University
6. Great Lakes University Of Kisumu
7. Gretsa University
8. International Leadership University
9. Islamic University Of Kenya
10. Kabarak University
11. Kca University
12. Kenya Assemblies Of God East University
13. Kenya Highlands Evangelical University
14. Kenya Methodist University
15. Kiriri Womens University Of Science And Technology
16. Lukenya University
17. Management University Of Africa
18. Marist International University College
19. Mount Kenya University
20. Pan Africa Christian University
21. Pioneer International University
22. Presbyterian University Of East Africa
23. Riara University
24. Scott Christian University
25. St Pauls University
26. Tangaza University College
27. The East African University
28. University Of Eastern Africa, Baraton
29. Uzima University
30. Zetech University

Leading universities in Kenya

Research done by Unirank revealed the following as the top 10 universities in Kenya.

University	Private/Public
University of Nairobi	Public
Kenyatta University	Public
Strathmore University	Private
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology	Public
Mount Kenya University	Private
United States International University Africa	Private
Egerton University	Public
Moi University	Public
Kenya Methodist University	Private
KCA University	Private

University fee structure

In Kenya, Public universities are cheaper compared to public universities. The fee structure in Kenyan Universities varies depending on the course.

Students who secure direct entry into public universities are eligible for government funding through the Higher Education Funding program.

Winding Up

We have looked at all public, private, and top 10 universities in Kenya. The entry requirements for courses cut across all universities.

Do you have any questions regarding any of the universities above? Please ask in the comments section or via email. We will answer promptly.