List Of Universities in Kenya
Find out list of Universities in Kenya: This guide provides the list of the most popular Universities in Kenya to let you find your favourite Universities. Kenya has around 30+ institutions for higher learning which boasts of excellence in academic instruction. Universities in Kenya are globally recognized to have learning standards on par with top universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, or China.
Below is the list of public universities that have been fully accredited as of 30th June 2013.
- University of Nairobi (UoN) – established 1970 and chartered 2013
- Moi University (MU) – established 1984 and chartered 2013
- Kenyatta University (KU) – established 1985 and chartered 2013
- Egerton University (EU) – established 1987 and chartered 2013
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) – established 1994 and chartered 2013
- Maseno University (MSU) – established 2001 and chartered 2013
- Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) – established 2007 and chartered 2013
- Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DKUT) – 2012
- Chuka University (CU) – 2013
- Technical University of Kenya (TUK) – 2013
- Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) – 2013
- Pwani University (PU) – 2013
- Kisii University (EU) – 2013
- University of Eldoret – 2013
- Maasai Mara University – 2013
- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology – 2013
- Laikipia University – 2013
- South Eastern Kenya University – 2013
- Meru University of Science and Technology – 2013
- Multimedia University of Kenya – 2013
- University of Kabianga – 2013
- Karatina University – 2013
Public University Constituent Colleges
These are established by a Legal Order upon satisfying set minimum standards by the Commission for University Education. These are:
- Murang’a University College (JKUAT) – 2011
- Machakos University College (UoN) – 2011
- The Co-operative University College of Kenya (JKUAT) – 2011
- Embu University College (UoN) – 2011
- Kirinyaga University College (KU) – 2011
- Rongo University College (MU) – 2011
- Kibabii Universtity (KIBU) – 2011
- Garissa University College (EU) – 2011
- Taita Taveta University College (JKUAT) – 2011
Chartered Private Universities
These are universities that have met the set standards for full university accreditation status.
- University of Eastern Africa, Baraton – 1991
- Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) – 1992
- Scott Theological College – 1992
- Daystar University – 1994
- United States International University – 1999
- Africa Nazarene University – 2002
- Kenya Methodist University – 2006
- St. Paul’s University – 2007
- Pan Africa Christian University – 2008
- Strathmore University – 2008
- Kabarak University – 2008
- Mount Kenya University – 2011
- Africa International University – 2011
- Kenya Highlands Evangelical University – 2011
- Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK) – 2012
- KCA University, 2013
- Adventist University of Africa, 2013
Private University Constituent Colleges
- Hekima University College (CUEA)
- Tangaza University College (CUEA)
- Marist International University College (CUEA)
- Regina Pacis University College (CUEA)
- Uzima University College (CUEA)
Private Universities with Letter of Interim Authority (LIA)
The universities operating with Letters of Interim Authority (LIA) from CUE receive guidance and direction to continue developing resources and facilities towards full university accreditation (Award of Charter)/status. They are allowed to admit students for the approved programmes. The universities in these categories are:
- Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology -2002
- Aga Khan University – 2002
- Gretsa University – 2006
- UMMA University – 2013
- Presbyterian University of East Africa – 2008
- Adventist University – 2009
- Inoorero University – 2009
- The East African University – 2010
- GENCO University – 2010
- Management University of Africa – 2011
- Riara University – 2012
- Pioneer International University – 2012
Registered Private Universities
These came into existence before the establishment of the Commission for Higher Education in 1985 which has since transformed to Commission for University Education (CUE 2012). They are at various stages of development of resources and facilities for full university accreditation (Award of charter).
- Nairobi International School of Theology
- East Africa School of Theology
Top Private Universities in Kenya
- Mount Kenya University
- Strathmore University Kenya
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