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,…
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 |
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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.
- Africa International University – Nairobi
- Africa Nazarene University
- Amref International University
- Catholic University Of Eastern Africa
- Daystar University
- Great Lakes University Of Kisumu
- Gretsa University
- International Leadership University
- Islamic University Of Kenya
- Kabarak University
- Kca University
- Kenya Assemblies Of God East University
- Kenya Highlands Evangelical University
- Kenya Methodist University
- Kiriri Womens University Of Science And Technology
- Lukenya University
- Management University Of Africa
- Marist International University College
- Mount Kenya University
- Pan Africa Christian University
- Pioneer International University
- Presbyterian University Of East Africa
- Riara University
- Scott Christian University
- St Pauls University
- Tangaza University College
- The East African University
- University Of Eastern Africa, Baraton
- Uzima University
- Zetech University
Leading universities in Kenya
Research done by Unirank revealed the following as the top 10 universities in Kenya.
University | Private/Public |
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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.
what is the minimum grade needed to enroll into one of the top ten universities?
You need at least C plus for direct entry