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Top 100 Universities and Colleges in Kenya (Latest Rankings 2025)

Top 100 Universities and Colleges in Kenya (Latest Rankings 2023)

Kenya is one of the most dedicated to education among African countries. This makes study in Kenya exciting and very interesting.

Kenyan students, as well as international students, can attend the best Kenyan universities and colleges at little cost.

If you’re looking for where to study in Africa with Kenya as your preferred location, then you should know the universities to study. Check out the best universities and colleges in Kenya for undergraduate or postgraduate education.

Here is the Full List of Universities in Kenya

Following is a list of 104 universities in Kenya. Click on a university to find its detailed information.

Name

City

Adventist University of Africa

Nairobi

Africa International University

Nairobi

Africa Nazarene University

Nairobi

African Virtual University

Nairobi

Alphax College

Langas Kapseret

Amani Institute

Nairobi

Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Nairobi

Century Park College

Machakos

Chuka University

Chuka

Co-operative University of Kenya

Nairobi

Computer Learning Centre Nairobi

Nairobi

Computer Pride Training Centre Nairobi

Nairobi

Cornerstone Training Institute Nairobi

Nairobi

Daystar University

Nairobi

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Nyeri

Eagle Air Aviation College

Nairobi

East African School of Aviation

Nairobi

Egerton University

Njoro

Esmart College Kikuyu Town

Kikuyu

Great Lakes University of Kisumu

Kisumu

Gretsa University

Thika

Institute of Advanced Technology Kenya

Nairobi

International Leadership University

Nairobi

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology

Bondo

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Nairobi

Kabarak University

Nakuru

Kaiboi Technical Training Institute

Eldoret

Karatina University

Karatina

KCA University

Nairobi

Keiway Mining & Technology College

Nairobi

Kenya Aeronautical College

Nairobi

Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute

Nairobi

Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

Mombasa

Kenya Forestry Research Institute

Nairobi

Kenya Highlands University

Kericho

Kenya Institute of Applied Sciences

Eldoret

Kenya Institute of Development Studies Nairobi

Nairobi

Kenya Institute of Management

Nairobi

Kenya Institute of Mass Communication

Nairobi

Kenya Institute of Professional Studies

Nairobi

Kenya Medical Training College

Nairobi

Kenya Methodist University

Meru

Kenya School of Government

Mombasa

Kenya School of Monetary Studies

Nairobi

Kenya Technical Teachers College Gigiri

Nairobi

Kenya Utalii College Nairobi

Nairobi

Kenya Water Institute South C Nairobi

Nairobi

Kenyatta University

Nairobi

Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology

Kiambu

Kibabii University

Bungoma

Kirinyaga University

Kerugoya

Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology

Nairobi

Kisii National Polytechnic

Kisii

Laikipia University

Nyahururu

Lukenya University

Mtito Andei

Maasai Mara University

Narok

Machakos Institute of Technology

Machakos

Machakos University

Machakos

Management University of Africa

Nairobi

Maryknoll Institute of African Studies

Nairobi

Maseno University

Maseno

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

Kakamega

Meru University of Science and Technology

Meru

Michuki Technical Institute Muranga

Kangema

Migori Teachers college

Migori

Moi University

Eldoret

Mount Kenya University

Thika

Multimedia University of Kenya

Nairobi

Murang'a University of Technology

Murang'a

Nairobi Institute of Business Studies

Nairobi

Nakuru Training Institute

Nakuru

Oshwal College Nairobi

Nairobi

Pan Africa Christian University

Nairobi

Pioneer International University

Nairobi

Presbyterian University of East Africa

Kikuyu

Pwani University

Kilifi

Railway Training Institute

Nairobi

Ramogi Institute Of Advanced Technology

Kisumu

Riara University

Nairobi

Riccatti Business College

Nairobi

Rift Valley Institute of Science & Technology Nakuru

Nakuru

Rift Valley Technical Training Institute Eldoret

Eldoret

Rongo University

Rongo

Scott Christian University

Machakos

South Eastern Kenya University

Kitui

St. Paul's University

Limuru

Star College of Management Sciences Nairobi

Nairobi

Strathmore University

Nairobi

Taita Taveta University

Voi

Tangaza University College

Nairobi

Technical University of Kenya

Nairobi

Technical University of MombasaTUM

Mombasa

The East African University

Nairobi

The Kisumu National Polytechnic

Kisumu

Tom Mboya Labour College Kisumu

Kisumu

Umma University

Kajiado

United States International University

Nairobi

University of Eastern Africa, Baraton

Eldoret

University of Eldoret

Eldoret

University of Embu

Embu

University of Kabianga

Kericho

University of Nairobi

Nairobi

Uzima University College

Kisumu

Zetech University

Nairobi

Webometric has released the latest 2025 rankings of the top 100 best universities, colleges, and training institutes in Kenya. The ranking place University of Nairobi, Moi University, Egerton University, Kenyatta University, and Jkuat at the top.

Strathmore comes on top as the best private university in Kenya. UON also beat Makerere University to emerge as the best in East Africa.

Which is the biggest university in Kenya?

The University of Nairobi. The University of Nairobi (UoN) is the oldest and largest university in Kenya. Initially, UoN was a higher education institution mandated to train the needs of Kenya’s workforce.

Which is the most expensive university in Kenya?

Daystar University is one of the most developed universities in Kenya and of course, has a benefitting high fee. It is value for your money.

The average cost of a majority of the undergraduate and postgraduate programs is an estimated Kshs. 100000 to Kshs. 130000/semester.

Which is the cheapest university in Kenya?

Students often want to know the cheapest university or learning institution in a city. Whatever the reason for these questions, you deserve to know.

Here is a list of Universities in Kenya that charge the least fees regardless of your choice of course or location;

  • Maseno University.
  • Mount Kenya University.
  • Kenyatta University.
  • Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
  • The Technical University of Kenya.
  • Kabianga University.
  • Mombasa Polytechnic University College.
  • Pwani University.

Which Methodology does Webometric use to Rank Universities?

Webometrics ranking is the largest and most trusted academic ranking of universities and colleges in the world. The rankings depend on the independent and scientific exercise performed by the Cybermetrics Lab.

Learn More about webometrics here

Specific Indicator of its Rankings include;

  • Web indicators and presence
  • Number of  electronic journals and repositories
  • Scholar activity on the Web

Top Best 100 Universities in Kenya, 2025

Here is a full list of the best universities and colleges in Kenya. Explore!

Ranking Institution

1 University of Nairobi
2 Kenyatta University
3 Egerton University
4 Moi University
5 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
6 Maseno University
7 Technical University of Kenya
8 Strathmore University Nairobi
9 Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
10 University of Embu
11 Murang’a University of Technology
12 United States International University
13 Daystar University
14 South Eastern Kenya University
15 Machakos University
16 Mount Kenya University
17 Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (Kimathi University College of Technology)
18 Pwani University
19 Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology (Bondo University College)
20 Kisii University
21 University of Eldoret
22 Kibabii University
23 Meru University of Science & Technology
24 Kenya School of Government
25 Masai Mara University
26 Kabarak University
27 Karatina University
28 Saint Paul’s University Limuru
29 Chuka University
30 Catholic University of Eastern Africa
31 Kenya Medical Training College
32 Rongo University
33 Kenya Methodist University
34 African Virtual University
35 Kenya Forestry Research Institute
36 Laikipia University
37 University of Kabianga
38 Africa Nazarene University
39 Taita Taveta University
40 East Africa Institute of Certified Studies Nairobi
41 Technical University of Mombasa (Mombasa Polytechnic University College)
42 Amani College
43 Rift Valley Technical Training Institute Eldoret
44 KCA University
45 Hi tec Institute of Professional Studies Mombasa CBD
46 University of Eastern Africa Baraton
47 Africa International University (Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology)
48 Multimedia University of Kenya
49 Tangaza University College
50 Kenia Institute of Management
51 Riara University
52 Zetech University
53 Management University of Africa
54 Pan Africa Christian University
55 Co-operative University of Kenya
56 Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
57 Adventist University of Africa
58 Kirinyaga University
59 Great Lakes University of Kisumu
60 Kenya School of Monetary Studies Ruaraka
61 Amref International University
62 Umma University
63 Kenya Technical Teachers College Gigiri
64 East African School of Aviation Embakasi Nairobi
65 Kiriri Women’s University of Science & Technology
66 Presbyterian University of East Africa
67 Scott Christian University
68 Kenya Utalii College Nairobi
69 Gretsa University
70 Railway Training Institute Nairobi
71 Kisumu Polytechnic Makasembo
72 Michuki Technical Institute Muranga
73 Uzima University College
74 Nairobi Technical Training Institute
75 The East African University Kitengela
76 Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute
77 Kenya Water Institute South C Nairobi
78 Rift Valley Institute of Science & Technology Nakuru
79 Kenya Institute of Professional Studies Nairobi
80 Kenya Highlands University
81 Pioneer International University
82 Lukenya University
83 Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
84 Nairobi Institute of Technology
85 Computer Learning Centre Nairobi
86 Oshwal College Nairobi
87 KAG East University
88 Institute of Advanced Technology Kenya
89 Machakos Institute of Technology
90 Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
91 Kisii National Polytechnic
92 Garissa University
93 Kenya Institute of Mass Communication Nairobi
94 International Leadership University (Nairobi International School of Theology)
95 Kaiboi Technical Training Institute
96 Maryknoll Institute of African Studies Nairobi
97 Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute
98 African Institute of Research and Development Studies AIRADS College
99 Meru National Polytechnic
100 Computer Pride Training Centre

Conclusion

This read leaves you with information for better decisions in your choice of Universities in Kenya.

We wish you the very best as you leap for your dreams. Cheers to winning continuously.

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