List of Universities And Colleges in Kenya

List of Universities, Colleges in Kenya & Courses Offered (Public & Private)

See the most comprehensive list of accredited Universities in Kenya which offers divers Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Graduate Courses.

Check below for the list of all the accredited Universities in Kenya. The list contains Universities and in Kenya, Colleges, Universities of Technology, higher education institutions, Universities of Agriculture, and Universities of Education and the courses offered by each of them.

List of Universities in Kenya

This page is the most comprehensive Information database of Public and Private universities and colleges in Kenya, enabling your access to over 1,000 academic programs throughout  Kenya.
You can browse over our universities in Kenya by field of study, degree levels.

List Of Private universities

There are 17 private universities and 14 public and private university constituent colleges. An additional 14 institutions have letters of interim authority to operate. All of the below university colleges have the authority to award academic degrees.
The list of Private universities in Kenya are as follow:

• United States International University Africa (USIU – Africa)
• Mount Kenya University (MKU)
• Uzima University College
• Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)
• University of Eastern Africa Baraton (UEAB)
• Daystar University
• Africa Nazarene University
• Scott Christian University
• Kabarak University
• KAG East University
• Strathmore University
• Zetech University
• Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology
• Pan Africa Christian University
• Kenya Methodist University
• Adventist University of Africa
• Gretsa University
• Great Lakes University of Kisumu
• Presbyterian University of East Africa
• St. Paul’s University
• KCA University
• Africa International University
• Riara University
• Management University of Africa
• Amref International University (AMIU)
• KUCCPS Student Portal : KUCCPS Application Portal

List Of Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions

From July 2014, all government and private institutions offering technical and vocational education and training were put under TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training).
In the non-university sector, students attend public and private technical and vocational polytechnics, colleges (teacher and medical colleges), and other tertiary-level TVET institutions (technical training institutes, institutes of technology, and technical and professional colleges). Typically, programs offered at these institutions are two to three years in length, leading to certificates, diplomas and higher national diplomas.
The list of TVET institutions in Kenya are as follows:

• Africa Digital Media Institute
• AirSwiss International College
• Amboseli Institute of Hospitality and Technology
• Atlas College -Eastleigh Nairobi
• Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT)- Nairobi
• Adept College of Professional Studies – Nakuru
• African Institute of Research and Development Studies, Bandari College
• Baraton Teachers’ Training College – Nandi Central Kapsabet
• Cascade Institute of Hospitality – Thika
• Eldoret Polytechnic – Eldoret
• Emma Daniel Arts Training Institute (EDATI)
• Government Training Institute (GTI)
• Gusii Institute of Technology
• Kisii National Polytechnic
• Harvard Institute of Development Studies – Thika
• ICT Fire and Rescue – Thika
• International Centre of Technology (ICT-Thika)
• Intraglobal Training Institute
• Jaffery Institute of Professional Studies – Mombasa
• Kabete National Polytechnic
• Kagumo Teachers Training College
• Kaiboi Technical Training Institute
• The Kenya College of Science and Technology
• Kenya Forestry College – Londiani
• Kenya Forestry Research Institute
• Kenya School of Government (Formerly 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 Institute of Software Engineering – Thika
• Kenya Medical Training Centre (KMTC)
• Kenya School of Medical Science and Technology
• 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
• Michuki Technical Institute – Muranga
• Nairobi Aviation College – Kisumu Campus
• Nakuru Counseling & Training Institute – Nakuru
• PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute (PCKTTI),
• Railway Training Institute – South B, Nairobi
• Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology – Kisumu
• Rift Valley Technical Training Institute – Eldoret
• Sacred Training Institute – Bungoma and Nairobi Campuses
• Savannah Institute for Business and Informatics – Nakuru[15]
• Sensei Institute of Technology
• Youth Polytechnic
• Teachers College
• Mombasa Technical Training Institute (MTTI)
• United Africa College – Nairobi
• Vision Empowerment Training Institute
• Vision Stars Training Institute – Nairobi
• Proprietary schools
• Africa College of Social Work
• Airways Travel Institute
• Alphax College – Eldoret
• Amani College
• Arkline College – Nairobi
• Associated Computer Services – Development House, Nairobi
• AUGAB Computer College – Garissa
• 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
• 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
• NEWVIEW COLLEGE – 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
• Elite Commercial Institute – Embakasi, Syokimau, satellite branches
• Elix Centre of Informatics – Lokichar-Turkana
• Emanex Computer College – Kahawa
• Esmart College – Kikuyu Town
• Felma College – Nairobi – Embakasi
• German Institute of Professional Studies – Nairobi
• Globoville Shanzu Beach College – Mombasa
• Graffins College – Westlands, Nairobi
• Hansons College of Professional Studies – Gachie Nairobi/Kuimbu
• Hemland College of Professional and Technical Studies – Kwame Nkrumah Street Thika
• 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
• The iNet College – Bungoma Cooperative Bank Building, 3rd floor, Bungoma County
• Institute of Advanced Technology – Loita House, Loita Street, Buruburu, Nairobi
• 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 College of Kenya – Nairobi/Machakos
• International Hotel & Tourism Institute – Nairobi
• InterWorld College – Nairobi
• Jodan College of Technology – Thika
• Jogoo Commercial College – Nakuru
• Karatina Institute of Technology (KIT-Karatina) – Karatina
• Keiway Mining and 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