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List Of Universities in Kenya<\/strong><\/p>\n

Find out list of Universities in Kenya:\u00a0 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<\/strong>\u00a0are globally recognized to have learning standards on par with top universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, or China.<\/p>\n

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Below is the list of public universities that have been fully accredited as of 30th June 2013.<\/p>\n

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  1. University of Nairobi (UoN) \u2013 established 1970 and chartered 2013<\/li>\n
  2. Moi University (MU) \u2013 established 1984 and chartered 2013<\/li>\n
  3. Kenyatta University (KU) \u2013 established 1985 and chartered 2013<\/li>\n
  4. Egerton University (EU) \u2013 established 1987 and chartered 2013<\/li>\n
  5. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) \u2013 established 1994 and chartered 2013<\/li>\n
  6. Maseno University (MSU) \u2013 established 2001 and chartered 2013<\/li>\n
  7. Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) \u2013 established 2007 and chartered 2013<\/li>\n
  8. Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DKUT) \u2013 2012<\/li>\n
  9. Chuka University (CU) \u2013 2013<\/li>\n
  10. Technical University of Kenya (TUK) \u2013 2013<\/li>\n
  11. Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) \u2013 2013<\/li>\n
  12. Pwani University (PU) \u2013 2013<\/li>\n
  13. Kisii University (EU) \u2013 2013<\/li>\n
  14. University of Eldoret \u2013 2013<\/li>\n
  15. Maasai Mara University \u2013 2013<\/li>\n
  16. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology \u2013 2013<\/li>\n
  17. Laikipia University \u2013 2013<\/li>\n
  18. South Eastern Kenya University \u2013 2013<\/li>\n
  19. Meru University of Science and Technology \u2013 2013<\/li>\n
  20. Multimedia University of Kenya \u2013 2013<\/li>\n
  21. University of Kabianga \u2013 2013<\/li>\n
  22. Karatina University \u2013 2013<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Public University Constituent Colleges<\/b><\/p>\n

    These are established by a Legal Order upon satisfying set minimum standards by the Commission for University Education. These are:<\/p>\n

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    1. Murang\u2019a University College (JKUAT) \u2013 2011<\/li>\n
    2. Machakos University College (UoN) \u2013 2011<\/li>\n
    3. The Co-operative University College of Kenya (JKUAT) \u2013 2011<\/li>\n
    4. Embu University College (UoN) \u2013 2011<\/li>\n
    5. Kirinyaga University College (KU) \u2013 2011<\/li>\n
    6. Rongo University College (MU) \u2013 2011<\/li>\n
    7. Kibabii Universtity (KIBU) \u2013 2011<\/li>\n
    8. Garissa University College (EU) \u2013 2011<\/li>\n
    9. Taita Taveta University College (JKUAT) \u2013 2011<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Chartered Private Universities<\/b><\/p>\n

      These are universities that have met the set standards for full university accreditation status.<\/p>\n

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      1. University of Eastern Africa, Baraton \u2013 1991<\/li>\n
      2. Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) \u2013 1992<\/li>\n
      3. Scott Theological College \u2013 1992<\/li>\n
      4. Daystar University \u2013 1994<\/li>\n
      5. United States International University \u2013 1999<\/li>\n
      6. Africa Nazarene University \u2013 2002<\/li>\n
      7. Kenya Methodist University \u2013 2006<\/li>\n
      8. St. Paul\u2019s University \u2013 2007<\/li>\n
      9. Pan Africa Christian University \u2013 2008<\/li>\n
      10. Strathmore University \u2013 2008<\/li>\n
      11. Kabarak University \u2013 2008<\/li>\n
      12. Mount Kenya University \u2013 2011<\/li>\n
      13. Africa International University \u2013 2011<\/li>\n
      14. Kenya Highlands Evangelical University \u2013 2011<\/li>\n
      15. Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK) \u2013 2012<\/li>\n
      16. KCA University, 2013<\/li>\n
      17. Adventist University of Africa, 2013<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Private University Constituent Colleges<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Hekima University College (CUEA)<\/strong><\/li>\n
        2. Tangaza University College (CUEA)<\/strong><\/li>\n
        3. Marist International University College (CUEA)<\/strong><\/li>\n
        4. Regina Pacis University College (CUEA)<\/strong><\/li>\n
        5. Uzima University College (CUEA)
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          Private Universities with Letter of Interim Authority (LIA)<\/b><\/p>\n

          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:<\/p>\n

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          1. Kiriri Women\u2019s University of Science and Technology -2002<\/li>\n
          2. Aga Khan University \u2013 2002<\/li>\n
          3. Gretsa University \u2013 2006<\/li>\n
          4. UMMA University \u2013 2013<\/li>\n
          5. Presbyterian University of East Africa \u2013 2008<\/li>\n
          6. Adventist University \u2013 2009<\/li>\n
          7. Inoorero University \u2013 2009<\/li>\n
          8. The East African University \u2013 2010<\/li>\n
          9. GENCO University \u2013 2010<\/li>\n
          10. Management University of Africa \u2013 2011<\/li>\n
          11. Riara University \u2013 2012<\/li>\n
          12. Pioneer International University \u2013 2012<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Registered Private Universities<\/b><\/p>\n

            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).<\/p>\n

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            1. Nairobi International School of Theology<\/li>\n
            2. East Africa School of Theology<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Top Private Universities in Kenya<\/b><\/p>\n

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              • Mount Kenya University<\/li>\n
              • Strathmore University Kenya<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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