Choosing the best university to study in Kenya especially after high school can be really an extreme sport since there are so many institutions boasting to offer quality education. After combing through the latest ranking of best universities in Kenya, folks at victormatara.com thought that it will be good to list the top 100 best universities and colleges.
Universities appearing on the top 10 of the list are highly preferred by most employers in Kenya. So, make a sound decision when choosing where to pursue your career. This list has been combined by a respected research group called webometrics.
Top 100 Best Universities and Colleges To Study in Kenya
Rank |
University |
1 |
University of Nairobi |
2 |
Kenyatta University |
3 |
Moi University |
4 |
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology |
5 |
Egerton University |
6 |
Strathmore University Nairobi |
7 |
Maseno University |
8 |
Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology |
9 |
Murang’a University of Technology |
10 |
United States International University |
11 |
Catholic University of Eastern Africa |
12 |
Daystar University |
13 |
Technical University of Kenya |
14 |
Mount Kenya University |
15 |
South Eastern Kenya University |
16 |
Kibabii University |
17 |
Pwani University |
18 |
African Virtual University |
19 |
Kabarak University |
20 |
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (Kimathi University College of Technology) |
21 |
Kenya Methodist University |
22 |
Kisii University |
23 |
Kenya Forestry Research Institute |
24 |
University of Eldoret |
25 |
Masai Mara University |
26 |
Technical University of Mombasa (Mombasa Polytechnic University College) |
27 |
Embu University College |
28 |
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology (Bondo University College) |
29 |
Kenya Medical Training College |
30 |
Great Lakes University of Kisumu |
31 |
Machakos University |
32 |
University of Eastern Africa Baraton |
33 |
Karatina University |
34 |
Saint Paul’s University Limuru |
35 |
Meru University of Science & Technology |
36 |
Africa Nazarene University |
37 |
Amani College |
38 |
Kenia Institute of Management |
39 |
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic |
40 |
University of Kabianga |
41 |
KCA University |
42 |
Pan Africa Christian University |
43 |
Laikipia University |
44 |
Chuka University |
45 |
Co-operative University of Kenya |
46 |
Africa International University (Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology) |
47 |
Zetech University |
48 |
Multimedia University of Kenya |
49 |
Kenya School of Government |
50 |
Michuki Technical Institute Muranga |
51 |
Management University of Africa |
52 |
Riara University |
53 |
Kenya Utalii College Nairobi |
54 |
East African School of Aviation Embakasi Nairobi |
55 |
Adventist University of Africa |
56 |
Scott Christian University |
57 |
Railway Training Institute Nairobi |
58 |
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies |
59 |
Tangaza University College |
60 |
Hi tec Institute of Professional Studies Mombasa CBD |
61 |
Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute |
62 |
Kiriri Women’s University of Science & Technology |
63 |
Presbyterian University of East Africa |
64 |
Gretsa University |
65 |
Rift Valley Technical Training Institute Eldoret |
66 |
Taita Taveta University |
67 |
Rongo University |
68 |
Umma University |
69 |
Kenya Technical Teachers College Gigiri |
70 |
Kirinyaga University |
71 |
The East African University Kitengela |
72 |
Rift Valley Institute of Science & Technology Nakuru |
73 |
Uzima University College |
74 |
East Africa Institute of Certified Studies Nairobi |
75 |
Kenya School of Monetary Studies Ruaraka |
76 |
Maryknoll Institute of African Studies Nairobi |
77 |
Pioneer International University |
78 |
Kisumu Polytechnic Makasembo |
79 |
KAG East University |
80 |
Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology |
81 |
International Leadership University (Nairobi International School of Theology) |
82 |
Kenya Institute of Mass Communication Nairobi |
83 |
Oshwal College Nairobi |
84 |
Computer Pride Training Centre Nairobi |
85 |
Computer Learning Centre Nairobi |
86 |
Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology Kisumu |
87 |
Kaiboi Technical Training Institute |
88 |
Lukenya University |
89 |
Machakos Institute of Technology |
90 |
Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute |
91 |
Nakuru Training Institute |
92 |
Institute of Advanced Technology Kenya |
93 |
Garissa University |
94 |
Migori Teachers college |
95 |
Kenya Aeronautical College Nairobi |
96 |
Alphax College Eldoret |
97 |
Nairobi Technical Training Institute |
98 |
Kenya Institute of Professional Studies Nairobi |
99 |
Meru National Polytechnic |
100 |
Tom Mboya Labour College Kisumu |