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.
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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.
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1 | Adventist University of Africa (AUA) | Private University | Details Courses |
2 | Africa International University (AIU) | Private University | Details Courses |
3 | Africa Nazarene University (ANU) | Private University | Details Courses |
4 | African Institute of Research and Development Studies (AIRADS) | College | Details Courses |
5 | Air Travel and Related Studies Centre (ATRSC) | College | Details Courses |
6 | Alphax College (AC) | College | Details Courses |
7 | Amani Counselling Centre and Training Institute | College | Details Courses |
8 | Amboseli Institute of Hospitality and Technology (AIHT) | College | Details Courses |
9 | Australian Studies Institute (AUSI) | College | Details Courses |
10 | Beam International Training Centre | TVET | Details Courses |
11 | Bungoma Technical Training | TVET | Details Courses |
12 | Century Park College | College | Details Courses |
13 | Chuka University | Public University | Details Courses |
14 | Ciavina School of Dressmaking | TVET | Details Courses |
15 | Coast Institute of Technology | College | Details Courses |
16 | College of Human Resource Management (CHRM) | College | Details Courses |
17 | Computer Pride Training Centre | College | Details Courses |
18 | Cooperative University College of Kenya (CUCK) | Public University | Details Courses |
19 | Daystar University | Private University | Details Courses |
20 | Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) | Public University | Details Courses |
21 | Dima College (DC) | College | Details Courses |
22 | East Africa School of Management (EASM) | College | Details Courses |
23 | East Africa School of Theology (EAST) | Private University | Details Courses |
24 | East Africa Vision Institute | College | Details Courses |
25 | East African Institute of Certified Studies (EAICS) | College | Details Courses |
26 | East African School of Aviation (EASA) | College | Details Courses |
27 | Egerton University | Public University | Details Courses |
28 | Eldoret Aviation Training Institute (EATI) | TVET | Details Courses |
29 | Elite Commercial Institute | TVET | Details Courses |
30 | Embu University College | Private University | Details Courses |
31 | Emma Daniel Arts Training Institute | TVET | Details Courses |
32 | Esmart College | College | Details Courses |
33 | Excel Global College | College | Details Courses |
34 | Genco University | Private University | Details Courses |
35 | Graffins College | College | Details Courses |
36 | Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK) | Private University | Details Courses |
37 | Gretsa University | Private University | Details Courses |
38 | Gusii Institute of Technology | College | Details Courses |
39 | Hekima University College | College | Details Courses |
40 | Hemland College | College | Details Courses |
41 | Highlands State College (HSC) | College | Details Courses |
42 | ICT Fire and Rescue | TVET | Details Courses |
43 | Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT) | College | Details Courses |
44 | International Centre of Technology (ICT) | College | Details Courses |
45 | International Hotel and Tourism Institute (IHTI) | College | Details Courses |
46 | International Leadership University (ILU) | Private University | Details Courses |
47 | International University of Professional Studies (IUPS) | Private University | Details Courses |
48 | Intraglobal Training Institute | College | Details Courses |
49 | Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) | Public University | Details Courses |
50 | Jodan College of Technology | College | Details Courses |
51 | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) | Public University | Details Courses |
52 | Kabarak University | Private University | Details Courses |
53 | KAG East University | Private University | Details Courses |
54 | Kaiboi Technical Training Institute | TVET | Details Courses |
55 | Karatina University | Public University | Details Courses |
56 | KCA University (KCA) | Private University | Details Courses |
57 | Kenya Aeronautical College | College | Details Courses |
58 | Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute (KCITI) | College | Details Courses |
59 | Kenya Highlands Evangelical University (KHEU) | Private University | Details Courses |
60 | Kenya Industrial Training Institute (KITI) | TVET | Details Courses |
61 | Kenya Institute of Applied Sciences (KIA) | College | Details Courses |
62 | Kenya Institute of Business and Counselling Studies (KIBCo) | College | Details Courses |
63 | Kenya Institute of Development Studies (KIDS) | College | Details Courses |
64 | Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) | College | Details Courses |
65 | Kenya Institute of Professional Studies (KIPS) | College | Details Courses |
66 | Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development (KISWCD) | TVET | Details Courses |
67 | Kenya Institute of Software Engineering. (KISE) | TVET | Details Courses |
68 | Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) | TVET | Details Courses |
69 | Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) | College | Details Courses |
70 | Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) | Private University | Details Courses |
71 | Kenya School of Government (KSG) | TVET | Details Courses |
72 | Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS) | TVET | Details Courses |
73 | Kenya School of Professional Counsellors (KAPC) | College | Details Courses |
74 | Kenya Technical Teachers College (KTTC) | College | Details Courses |
75 | Kenya Utalii College (KUC) | College | Details Courses |
76 | Kenya Water Institute | TVET | Details Courses |
77 | Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute (KWSTI) | College | Details Courses |
78 | Kenyatta University (KU) | Public University | Details Courses |
79 | Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) | College | Details Courses |
80 | Kibabii University College | Public University | Details Courses |
81 | Kirinyaga University College (Kyuc) | Public University | Details Courses |
82 | Kiriri Women’s University of Science And Technology (KWUST) | Private University | Details Courses |
83 | Kisii University (KSU) | Public University | Details Courses |
84 | Kisumu Polytechnic | TVET | Details Courses |
85 | Kitale Technical Training Institute | TVET | Details Courses |
86 | Laikipia University (LU) | Public University | Details Courses |
87 | Lukenya University | Private University | Details Courses |
88 | Maasai Mara University (MMARAU) | Public University | Details Courses |
89 | Machakos Institute of Technology (MIT) | TVET | Details Courses |
90 | Machakos University College | Public University | Details Courses |
91 | Marist International University College (MIUC) | College | Details Courses |
92 | Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) | College | Details Courses |
93 | Maseno University | Public University | Details Courses |
94 | Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) | Public University | Details Courses |
95 | Matongo Lutheran Teachers Training College | TVET | Details Courses |
96 | Meru Technical Training Institute (MTTI) | TVET | Details Courses |
97 | Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) | Public University | Details Courses |
98 | Migori Teachers College | TVET | Details Courses |
99 | Moi University (MU) | Public University | Details Courses |
100 | Mombasa Aviation Training Institute (MATI) | College | Details Courses |
101 | Mount Kenya University (MKU) | Private University | Details Courses |
102 | Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU) | Public University | Details Courses |
103 | Muranga University College (MRUC) | Public University | Details Courses |
104 | Nairobi Aviation College (NAC) | College | Details Courses |
105 | Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS) | College | Details Courses |
106 | Nairobi Institute of Technology (NIT) | College | Details Courses |
107 | Nairobi Technical Training Institute (NTTI) | TVET | Details Courses |
108 | Nakuru Training Institute (NTI) | TVET | Details Courses |
109 | Ninety Nines (99) | College | Details Courses |
110 | Nkabune Technical Training Institute | TVET | Details Courses |
111 | North Coast Medical Training College (NCMTC) | College | Details Courses |
112 | Oshwal College | College | Details Courses |
113 | Pan Africa Christian (PAC) University (PAC) | Private University | Details Courses |
114 | PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute (PC K.T.T.I) | TVET | Details Courses |
115 | Pioneer International University (PIU) | Private University | Details Courses |
116 | Pioneer’s Training Institute (PTI) | TVET | Details Courses |
117 | Pwani University (PU) | Public University | Details Courses |
118 | Railway Training Institute (RTI) | TVET | Details Courses |
119 | Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology (RIAT) | TVET | Details Courses |
120 | Regina Pacis University College (RPUC) | College | Details Courses |
121 | Regional Center of Management (RCM) | College | Details Courses |
122 | Regional Institute of Business Management | College | Details Courses |
123 | Riara University (RU) | Private University | Details Courses |
124 | Riccatti Business College of East Africa (RBC) | College | Details Courses |
125 | Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST) | TVET | Details Courses |
126 | Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI) | TVET | Details Courses |
127 | Rongo University College (RUC) | Public University | Details Courses |
128 | Royal College of Science and Technology | College | Details Courses |
129 | Sacred Lake Institute of Technology | College | Details Courses |
130 | Sacred Training Institute (STI) | TVET | Details Courses |
131 | Sagana Training Technical Institute | TVET | Details Courses |
132 | Scott Christian University (Scott) | Private University | Details Courses |
133 | Sensei Institute of Technology (SiT) | TVET | Details Courses |
134 | Shalom Information Technology Center | TVET | Details Courses |
135 | Shanzu Teachers Training College (STTC) | TVET | Details Courses |
136 | Skylink Flying School | College | Details Courses |
137 | Skynet Business College | College | Details Courses |
138 | Skypath Aviation College | College | Details Courses |
139 | South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) | Public University | Details Courses |
140 | St. John Teachers Training College | TVET | Details Courses |
141 | St. Paul’s University (SPU) | Private University | Details Courses |
142 | Standards Aviation Flying School (SA) | College | Details Courses |
143 | Star College of Management Studies | College | Details Courses |
144 | Starnet College | College | Details Courses |
145 | Strathmore University | Private University | Details Courses |
146 | Summit Institute of Professionals | College | Details Courses |
147 | Taita Taveta University College (TTUC) | Public University | Details Courses |
148 | Tangaza University College | College | Details Courses |
149 | Technical University of Kenya (TUK) | Public University | Details Courses |
150 | Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) | Public University | Details Courses |
151 | The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) | Private University | Details Courses |
152 | The East African University (TEAU) | Private University | Details Courses |
153 | The Management University of Africa (MUA) | Private University | Details Courses |
154 | The Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA) | Private University | Details Courses |
155 | The University of Nairobi (UON) | Public University | Details Courses |
156 | Thika College of Banking and Accountancy (TCBAS) | College | Details Courses |
157 | Thika Institute of Business Studies (TIBS) | College | Details Courses |
158 | Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences | College | Details Courses |
159 | Times Training College | TVET | Details Courses |
160 | Tom Mboya Labour College | TVET | Details Courses |
161 | Transafric Accountancy and Management College (TAC) | College | Details Courses |
162 | Umma University | Private University | Details Courses |
163 | United Africa College (UAC) | TVET | Details Courses |
164 | United States International University (USIU) | Private University | Details Courses |
165 | Unity College of Professional Studies (UCPS) | TVET | Details Courses |
166 | University of Eastern Africa Baraton (UEAB) | Private University | Details Courses |
167 | University of Eldoret (UoE) | Public University | Details Courses |
168 | University of Kabianga | Public University | Details Courses |
169 | Uzima University College | College | Details Courses |
170 | Vision Institute of Professionals (VIP) | College | Details Courses |
171 | Vision Stars Training Institute | TVET | Details Courses |
172 | Wright Flyers Aviation Institute (Wright Fly) | TVET | Details Courses |
173 | Zetech University | Private University | Details Courses |
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