List of universities and colleges in Kenya

This is a list of universities and colleges in Kenya. Kenya has a number of universities and other institutions of higher learning. There are 22 public universities, 14 chartered private universities and 12 universities with Letter of Interim Authority (LIA).

These universities are established through institutional Acts of Parliament under the Universities Act, 2012 which provides for the development of university education, the establishment, accreditation and governance of universities. According to a 2004 report on reforming higher education in Kenya, the rapid expansion of university education in the country was a spontaneous response to the increasing demand for higher education necessitated by the increasing flow of students from schools. For other post secondary institutions, see the list of post secondary institutions in Kenya.

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• courses offered in Kisii University,
• courses offered in Moi University,
• courses offered in Africa Nazarene University,

Public universities

Sno	University name	Area	University status	Original name	Year established	Campus
1	University of Nairobi	Nairobi	1970	Royal Technical College, Royal College Nairobi	1956	Main campus, Kikuyu campus, Chiromo campus, Lower Kabete campus, Upper Kabete campus, Parklands campus, Embu University college, South Eastern Univ. College Kitui, Kisumu campus, Mombasa campus
2	Moi University	Eldoret	1984	Moi University	1984	CONSTITUENT COLLEGES: Garissa University College, Rongo University College, CAMPUSES: Odera Akang'o yala campus, Mombasa Campus, Kericho Campus, Kitale Campus, Alupe Campus, Nairobi Campus,
3	Kenyatta University	Nairobi	1985	Kenyatta University College	1965	Main campus, Parklands campus, Ruiru campus, City campus, Kitui campus, Mombasa campus, Nakuru campus, Pwani University College, Machakos University College
4	Egerton University	Njoro	1988	Egerton Farm School, Egerton Agricultural College	1939	Kisii university college and Laikipia university college
5	Maseno University	Maseno	1991	Maseno Govt. Training Institute, Siriba Teachers College	1955	Oginga Odinga University
6	Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology	Nairobi	1994	Jomo Kenyatta College of Agriculture	1981	Multimedia University College of Kenya, Meru University College of Science and Technology, Murang'a University College
7	Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology	Kakamega	2009	Western College of Arts and Applied Sciences	1972
8	Dedan Kimathi University of Technology	Nyeri	2012	Kimathi Institute of Technology, Kimathi University College of Technology (2007) as a Constituent College of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology	1972	Main Campus, Nyeri
9	Chuka University	Chuka	2012	Egerton University Eastern Campus College, Chuka University College (2007) as a Constituent College of Egerton University	2004	Main Campus, Chuka
10	Technical University of Kenya	Nairobi	2013	Kenya Technical Institute, Kenya Polytechnic, Kenya Polytechnic University College (2007) as a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi	1961	Main Campus, Nairobi
11	Technical University of Mombasa	Mombasa	2013	(MIOME), Mombasa Technical Institute [1966], Mombasa Polytechnic [1976], The Mombasa Polytechnic University College [2007] as a Constituent College of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology	1940	Main Campus, Tudor. Satellite Campuses in Kwale and Lamu County
12	Pwani University	Kilifi	2013	Kilifi Institute of Agriculture, Pwani University College as a Constituent College of Kenyatta University	2007	Main Campus, Kilifi
13	Kisii University	Kisii	2013	Primary Teachers’ Training College (1965), Secondary Teachers' College (1983), Egerton Campus (1994), Kisii University College (2007) as a Constituent College of Egerton University	1965	Main Campus, Kisii Town Campus
14	University of Eldoret	Eldoret	2013	Chepkoilel University College as a Constituent College of Moi University		Main Campus Eldoret
15	Maasai Mara University	Narok	2013	Narok University College as a Constituent College of Moi University	2008	Main Campus, Narok
16	Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology	Kisumu	2013	Bondo Teachers Training College, Bondo University College, as a Constituent College of Maseno University	(2009)	Main Campus, Lake Victoria
17	Laikipia University	Laikipia	2013	LSFTC (1965), AHITI (1979), Egerton University Campus (1990), Laikipia University College, as a Constituent College of Egerton University		Main Campus, Nyahururu town Campus, Naivasha Campus, Nakuru Campus, Maralal Campus
18	South Eastern Kenya University	Kitui	2013	Ukamba Agricultural Institute (Ukai), South Eastern University College (Seuco)	2008	SEKU Main Campus, Machakos Town Campus, Kitui Town Campus, Wote Town Campus, Mtito-Andei Campus, Mwingi Campus, Tala Campus, Nairobi City Campus.
19	Multimedia University of Kenya	Nairobi	2013	Central Training School (CTS) to serve East African Posts Training School (1948), (KCCT) Kenya College of Communications Technology (1992), Multimedia University college of Kenya	2008	(MMU) Main Campus
20	University of Kabianga	Kericho	2013	The Government School, Kabianga (1925), Kabianga Teachers’ Training College (1929), Kabianga Framers Training Cente (1959), Kabianga Campus of Moi University (2007), Kabianga University College	2009	(UoK) Main Campus, Kapkatet Campus, Kericho Satellite Campus, Satellite Campus
21	Karatina University	Karatina	2013	Moi University Central Kenya Campus, Karatina University College	2008	Main Campus, Karatina Town Campus, Itiati Campus, Nanyuki Campus, Riverbank Campus
22	Meru University of Science and Technology	Meru	2013	(MECOTECH) Meru College of Technology (1979), (MUCST) Meru University College of Science and Technology	2008	MUST Main Campus, Meru Town Campus

Private universities

University name	University status	Original name	Year established
United States International University Africa (USIU - Africa)	1970	United States International University, Nairobi Campus	1970
Mount Kenya University(MKU)	2006	Thika Institute of Technology	1996
Uzima University College (Constituency college of CUEA)
Catholic Higher Institute of Eastern Africa			1984
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton	1992	Baraton Animal Husbandry Research Station	1980
Daystar University	1992	Daystar University College	1989
Africa Nazarene University	1994	African Nazarene University	1994
Scott Christian University	1997	Scott Theological College	1962
Kabarak University	2001	Kabarak University	2001
Strathmore University	2002	Strathmore College	1961
Zetech University	2014	Zetech College	1990
Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology	2001	Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology	2001
Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)			1992
Pan Africa Christian University	2006	Bible College	1978
Kenya Methodist University	2006	Kenya Methodist University	1997
Adventist University of Africa	2006	Adventist University of Africa	2005
Gretsa University	2006	Gretsa University	2006
Great Lakes University of Kisumu	2006	Tropical Institute of Community Health and Development	1998
Presbyterian University of East Africa	2007	Presbyterian College	1994
St. Paul's University	2007	Divinity School, St Paul’s United Theological college	1930
KCA University	2007	Kenya College of Accountancy	1989
Africa International University	2011	Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology	1983
Riara University	2012	Riara University School of Business, Education and Law	2012
Pioneer International University

Others

University name	University status	Original name	Year established
Nairobi International School of Theology	Registered private university	Nairobi International School of Theology	1981
The East Africa School of Theology	Registered private university	The East Africa School of Theology	1979
Aga Khan University Teaching Hospital	Interim Authority (LIA)	Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi	1958 (Pakistan)
Inoorero University	Interim Authority (LIA)
Sacred Training Institute	Registered tertiary college	Bungoma and Nairobi Campuses	2005
Kenya School of Professional Studies (SPS)	1988 (Nairobi)

Technical, vocational, and trade schools

• African institute of research and development studies, Bandari College
• Baraton Teachers' Training College - Nandi Central Kapsabet
• Eldoret Polytechnic - Eldoret
• Emma Daniel Arts Training Institute (EDATI)
• Government Training Institute (GTI)
• Gusii Institute of Technology
• Harvard Institute of Development Studies - Thika
• ICT Fire and Rescue - Thika
• International Centre of Technology (ICT-Thika) - Thika
• Kabete Technical Training Institute
• Kagumo College
• Kaiboi Technical Training Institute
• The Kenya College of Science and Technology
• Kenya Forestry College - Londiani
• Kenya Forestry Research Institute
• Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA)
• Kenya Institute of Biomedical Sciences and Technology - Nakuru
• Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)
• Kenya Institute of Mass Communication - South C
• Kenya Institute of Monitoring and Evaluation Studies (KIMES) - Nakuru
• Kenya Medical Training Centre (KMTC)
• Kenya School of Government
• Kenya School of Monetary Studies - Ruaraka
• Kenya Science Teachers College, University of Nairobi
• Kenya Technical Teachers College (KTTC)
• Kenya Utalii College
• Kenya Water Institute - South C, Nairobi
• Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute - Naivasha
• Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
• Kigari Teachers College – Embu
• Kilimambogo Teachers College - Kilimambogo
• Kisumu Polytechnic - Makasembo
• Kitale Technical Institute - Kitale
• Machakos Institute of Technology – Machakos
• Mboya Labour College, Kisumu
• Nairobi Aviation college – Kisumu Campus
• Nakuru Counseling & Training Institute - Nakuru
• Railway Training Institute - South B, Nairobi
• Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology
• Rift Valley Technical Training Institute - Eldoret
• Sacred Training Institute - Bungoma and Nairobi Campuses
• Savannah Institute for Business and Informatics - Nakuru
• Sensei Institute of Technology for Plant Operator Training
• Sirisia Youth Polytechnic
• Teachers College
• Technical Training Institute (MTTI) – Mombasa
• Techno links Ltd
• United Africa College - Nairobi
• Valley Institute of Science & Technology - Nakuru

Proprietary schools

• Africa College of Social Work
• African Institute of Research and Development Studies
• Airswiss Logistics College - Embakasi North Airport Road (Uzima Business Centre 1st Floor opposite Transami)
• Airways Travel Institute
• Alphax College - Eldoret
• Amani College
• AUGAB Computer College - Garissa
• Associated Computer Services - Development House, Nairobi
• Augustana College - Kasarani - Nairobi
• Australian Studies Institute (AUSI) - Westlands, Nairobi
• Bell Institute Of Technology - Nairobi
• Belmont International College-Ongata Rongai - Kajiado
• Bible College of East Africa; Kasarani - Nairobi
• BizSmart Inter Technology
• Bungoma Technical Training Institute - Bungoma
• Career Training Centre - Nairobi
• Centre for Distance & Online Learning - Nairobi
• Century Park College - Machakos
• Coast Institute of Technology
• College of Management Sciences - Nairobi CBD
• Compuera College - Nairobi
• Compugoal College - Nairobi
• Computer Learning Centre (CLC) - Nairobi
• Computer Pride Training Centre - Nairobi
• Computer Training Centre - Nairobi
• Computers for Schools Kenya Training Institute - Nairobi
• Consolata Institute of Communication and Technology - Nyeri-Mathari
• Cornerstone Training Institute - Nairobi
• Digital Resource Center (DRC) - Karama Estate, Nakuru
• Digiworld Computer School - Meru
• Don Bosco Boy's Town - Karen
• Don Bosco Institute of Management Studies, Nairobi
• Duolotech Computers - Gachie and Thika
• Eagle Air Aviation College (EAAC) - Ongata Rongai
• Eagle College of Management Studies
• East Africa Institute of Certified Studies - Nairobi
• East Africa School of Journalism (EASJ) - Jamuhuri show ground
• East Africa School of Management - Nairobi
• East Africa Vision Institute
• East African Media Institute (EAMI) - Nairobi
• East African School of Aviation - Embakasi, Nairobi
• Eldoret Aviation Training Institute - Eldoret
• Elite Centre - Embakasi-Nairobi, Mlolongo next to Co-operative Bank, Stepup Training Institute, Nakuru
• Elite Commercial Institute - Embakasi, Syokimau, satellite branches
• Elix Centre of Informatics - Lokichar-Turkana
• Emanex Computer College - Kahawa
• Esmart College - Kikuyu Town
• German Institute of Professional Studies - Nairobi
• Globoville Shanzu Beach College - Mombasa
• Graffins College - Westlands, Nairobi
• Gusii Institute of Technology - Kisii
• Hansons College of Professional Studies - Gachie Nairobi/Kuimbu
• Hemland Computer Institute – Thika, Thika Arcade 5th Floor
• Hi-tec Institute of Professional Studies - Mombasa CBD
• Higher Institute of Development Studies - CBD, Nairobi
• Holy Rosary College - Tala
• ICT Fire and Rescue
• Institute of Advanced Technology - Loita House, Loita Street, Buruburu, Nairobi
• Institute of Advanced Technology Campus - Westlands
• Institute of Business and Technology - Nakuru
• Institute of Information Technology Studies & Research - Nairobi, Ambank Hse, University Way
• Institute of Zaburi Technologies - Nairobi CBD
• Inter-Afrika Development Institute - NACICO Plaza 4th Floor Nairobi
• International Centre of Technology (ICT-Thika) - Thika
• International College of Kenya - Nairobi/Machakos
• International Hotel & Tourism Institute - Nairobi
• InterWorld College - Nairobi
• Intraglobal Training Institute - Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru, Embu, Kisii
• Jodan College of Technology - Thika
• Jogoo Commercial Colleg - Nakuru
• Karatina Institute of Technology(KIT)
• Keiway Mining & Technology College - Equity Bank Bldg, Mtwapa
• Kenair travel and related studies - Nairobi and Mombasa
• Kenya Aeronautical College (Aviation, Engineering & Cabin Crew) Wilson Airport - Nairobi
• Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute (KCITI) - Eastleigh Campus
• Kenya College of Communications Technology - Mbagathi, Nairobi
• Kenya College of Medicine & Related Studies - Nairobi
• The Kenya College of Science and Technology
• Kenya College of Skills and Talent Development - Embakasi
• Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA) - Kabete
• Kenya Institute of Applied Sciences
• Kenya Institute of Biomedical Sciences and Technology (KIBSAT) - Nakuru
• Kenya Institute of Development Studies (KIDS) - Nairobi
• Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) - Nairobi
• Kenya Institute of Mass Communication - South C, Nairobi
• Kenya Institute of Media and Technology (KIMT) - Nairobi
• Kenya Institute of Professional Studies - Nairobi
• Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development (KISWCD) - CBD, Nairobi
• Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) - Kasarani, Nairobi
• Kenya School of Accountancy and Finance - Kitale and Kisii
• Kenya School of Professional Counseling & Behavioural Sciences (KSCBS)
• Kenya School of Professional Studies (KSPS) - Parklands, Nairobi
• Kenya School of Technology Studies (KSTS)- Thika
• Kenya Science Teachers College - Jamhuri, Nairobi
• Kenya Technical Teachers College – Gigiri, Nairobi
• Kenya Utalii College - Nairobi
• Kenya Water Institute - South C, Nairobi
• Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute - Naivasha
• Kericho Teachers College – Kericho
• Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology – Kiambu
• Kigari Teachers College – Embu
• Kilimambogo Teachers College - Kilimambogo
• Kima International School of Theology (KIST) - Kima, Western Province of Kenya
• Kimathi Chambers
• Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute - Riruta, Nairobi
• Kisumu Polytechnic - Makasembo, Kisumu
• Lake Region Business training and Consultancy - Naivasha, Kwa Muhia
• Lakeview Training Institute - Naivasha Kangiri House
• Mark University of IT - Uganda
• Mawego Technical Institute - Kendu Bay
• Meru Technical Institute - Meru
• Migori Teachers college, Migori
• Moi Institute of Technology - Rongo, Migori
• Mosoriot Teachers College – Eldoret
• Motion City International - Multimedia School, The Make Up Place
• Murang'a Institute of Technology – Murang'a
• Na rap Training Institute - Yaya Centre
• Nairobi Aviation College - Nairobi
• Nairobi Film School - Kipande Road, opposite National Museum of Kenya
• Nairobi Institute of Business studies (NIBS)
• Nairobi Institute of Technology - Westlands
• Naivasha Computer & Business Studies College - Naivasha Kenya
• Nakuru College of Health Sciences and Management - KFA and Showground campuses, Nakuru
• Nakuru Counseling & Training Institute, Centre of Hope - Nakuru
• Nakuru Institute of Information Communication Technology
• Narok Teachers College – Narok
• Narok Teachers Training – Narok
• National Youth Service Engineering Institute - Nairobi
• Nationwide Hotel and Tourism College (NHTC) - Nakuru
• Neema Lutheran College - Nyamira
• Nkabune Technical Institute
• Oshwal College - Parklands, Nairobi
• Pan African School of Theology (PAST) - Nyahururu, Kenya
• PCEA Shalom Training College - Eastleigh, Nairobi
• Pioneer's Training Institute - Nairobi, Umoja
• PREMESE Africa Development Institute - Vision Plaza, Msa Rd. Nairobi
• Premier College of Hospitality and Business Studies - Biashara Street
• Premier College of Professional Studies Ltd - Nairobi
• Prestige Academy and College - Nakuru
• The Regional Institute of Business Management, Nairobi CBD
• Regional Centre For Tourism And Foreign language - Eagle House, opposite Tacos Club
• Regional Training Institute - CBD, Nairobi
• Regions Group International College
• Rehoboth College - Nairobi, Ngumo area
• Riccatti Business College of East Africa
• Rift Valley Institute Of Science & Technology - Nakuru
• Rochester Business School - View Park Towers, Nairobi
• Royal Institute of Applied Sciences - Meru
• Sacred Lake Institute of Technology - Kiirua, along Meru Nanyuki Road
• Sagana Institute of Technology
• School of ICT & Hairdressing and Beauty - Pioneer College
• School of Professional Studies - Parklands, Nairobi
• Shalom Information Technology Center - Shalom House, off Ngong Road, Nairobi
• Shanzu Teachers College - Shanzu, Mombasa
• Shepherds Foundation Education & Research Centre - Buruburu, Nairobi
• Skynet Business College - CBD, Nairobi
• Skypath Aviation College - Wilson Airport AMREF KCO building, Nairobi
• SMA Swiss Management Academy - New Muthaiga, Nairobi
• Softpro Computer Institute - Pipeline Tumaini S/mkt blg, 3rd flr, Pipeline (Embakasi)
• South Rift International College (SORICO) - AM Plaza, Kericho
• St. Andrew's Pre-Medical College - Mumbasa
• St. Joseph Vocational Training Centre - Mlolongo
• St Joseph's Medical training College - Nyabondo
• St Mary's School of Clinical Medicine - Mumias
• Stanbridge College - Voi
• Star Media Institute - South B Estate, Southgate Ctr 1st Floor, Nairobi
• Starnet College - Nairobi
• Stonebic College - Westlands, Nairobi
• Superior Group of Colleges Intl.
• Talent institute - Nairobi
• Tambach Teachers Training College - Kerio Valley, Rift Valley
• Tangaza College
• Taznaam Tutorial College - Nairobi
• Tec Institute of Management - Nairobi and Eldoret
• Times Training Centre - Mombasa
• Universal Group of Colleges - Nairobi CBD
• Vision Institute of Professionals - Nairobi and Mombasa
• Wang Point Technologies College of Information Technology
• Western College of Hospitality and Professional Studies - Wechaps College, Kisumu
• Zetech College - Nairobi