Colleges & Universities in Kenya

Universities in Kenya

Higher Education in Kenya New

Overview

What are the most popular Universities and Colleges in Kenya? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2025 Kenyan University Ranking of 69 Kenyan higher-education institutions meeting the following uniRank selection criteria:

  • being chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Kenya
  • offering at least three-year bachelor's degrees or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees
  • delivering courses predominantly in a traditional, non-distance education format

2025 Ranking of Kenyan Universities

2025 University Sub-rankings by Counties

The Republic of Kenya is divided into 47 counties. The majority of higher education institutions that meet the uniRank selection criteria are located in Nairobi County, which hosts the capital and largest city, Nairobi. The following uniRank league tables and sub-rankings consider all counties that include at least one Kenyan higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.


Bungoma (1)  
Busia (1)  
Embu (1)  
Garissa (1)  
Homa Bay (1)  
Kajiado (1)  
Kakamega (1)  
Kericho (2)  
Kiambu (4)  
Kilifi (1)  
Kirinyaga (1)  
Kisii (1)  
Kisumu (3)  
Kitui (1)  
Laikipia (1)  
Machakos (3)  
Meru (2)  
Migori (1)  
Mombasa (1)  
Muranga (1)  
Nairobi (27)  
Nakuru (2)  
Narok (1)  
Nyeri (2)  
Siaya (1)  
Taita-Taveta (1)  
Tharaka Nithi (1)  
Tharaka-Nithi (1)  
Uasin Gishu (3)  
Vihiga (1)  

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