Comprehensive List of all Universities in Kenya {Final & Official}
Here is a comprehensive list of recognized public and private universities operating across the Republic of Kenya. Higher education institutions in Kenya are strictly regulated under the Universities Act No. 42 of 2012, overseen by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
How are Universities Classified in Kenya?
Kenyan universities are classified by using the following 3, criteria:
• Public Chartered Universities: State-funded institutions established via a Presidential Charter.
• Public University Constituent Colleges: Semi-autonomous institutions affiliated with a mentoring public university.
• Private Chartered Universities: Privately funded institutions that have completed full accreditation cycles to achieve a Charter.
| Institution Name | Category / Funding Structure | Primary Location / County Hub |
| Pioneer International University | Private (LIA Status) | Nairobi |
| GENESIS University | Private (LIA Status) | Nairobi |
| Management University of Africa | Private (LIA Status) | Nairobi |
| RAF International University | Private (LIA Status) | Kajiado |
| The East African University | Private (LIA Status) | Kajiado |
| Adventist University of Africa | Private Chartered | Kajiado |
| Africa International University (AIU) | Private Chartered | Nairobi |
| Africa Nazarene University | Private Chartered | Kajiado |
| Amref International University (AMIU) | Private Chartered | Nairobi |
| Baraton University (University of Eastern Africa, Baraton) | Private Chartered | Nandi |
| Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) | Private Chartered | Nairobi |
| Daystar University | Private Chartered | Nairobi / Kajiado |
| Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK) | Private Chartered | Kisumu |
| Gretsa University | Private Chartered | Kiambu |
| International Leadership University (ILU) | Private Chartered | Nairobi |
| KCA University | Private Chartered | Nairobi |
| Kabarak University | Private Chartered | Nakuru |
| Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) | Private Chartered | Meru |
| Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology | Private Chartered | Nairobi |
| Lukenya University | Private Chartered | Makueni |
| Management University of Africa (MUA) | Private Chartered | Nairobi |
| Marist International University College | Private Chartered | Nairobi |
| Mount Kenya University (MKU) | Private Chartered | Kiambu |
| Pan Africa Christian (PAC) University | Private Chartered | Nairobi |
| Riara University | Private Chartered | Nairobi |
| Sacred Heart University, Kericho | Private Chartered | Kericho |
| Scott Christian University | Private Chartered | Machakos |
| St. Paul’s University | Private Chartered | Kiambu |
| Strathmore University | Private Chartered | Nairobi |
| Tangaza University | Private Chartered | Nairobi |
| The Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA) | Private Chartered | Kiambu |
| Umma University | Private Chartered | Kajiado |
| United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) | Private Chartered | Nairobi |
| Uzima University | Private Chartered | Kisumu |
| Zetech University | Private Chartered | Kiambu |
| Alupe University | Public Chartered | Busia |
| Bomet University | Public Chartered | Bomet |
| Chuka University | Public Chartered | Tharaka Nithi |
| Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) | Public Chartered | Nyeri |
| Egerton University | Public Chartered | Nakuru |
| Garissa University | Public Chartered | Garissa |
| Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) | Public Chartered | Siaya |
| Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) | Public Chartered | Kiambu |
| Kabianga University | Public Chartered | Kericho |
| Kaimosi Friends University | Public Chartered | Vihiga |
| Karatina University | Public Chartered | Nyeri |
| Kenyatta University (KU) | Public Chartered | Nairobi / Kiambu |
| Kirinyaga University | Public Chartered | Kirinyaga |
| Kisii University | Public Chartered | Kisii |
| Laikipia University | Public Chartered | Laikipia |
| Maasai Mara University | Public Chartered | Narok |
| Machakos University | Public Chartered | Machakos |
| Maseno University | Public Chartered | Kisumu |
| Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) | Public Chartered | Kakamega |
| Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) | Public Chartered | Meru |
| Moi University | Public Chartered | Uasin Gishu |
| Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU) | Public Chartered | Nairobi |
| Murang’a University of Technology (MUT) | Public Chartered | Murang’a |
| Pwani University | Public Chartered | Kilifi |
| Rongo University | Public Chartered | Migori |
| South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) | Public Chartered | Kitui |
| Taita Taveta University | Public Chartered | Taita Taveta |
| Technical University of Kenya (TUK) | Public Chartered | Nairobi |
| Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) | Public Chartered | Mombasa |
| Tharaka University | Public Chartered | Tharaka Nithi |
| The Cooperative University of Kenya | Public Chartered | Nairobi |
| Tom Mboya University | Public Chartered | Homa Bay |
| University of Eldoret | Public Chartered | Uasin Gishu |
| University of Nairobi (UoN) | Public Chartered | Nairobi |
| Koitalel Samoei University College | Public Constituent College | Nandi |
| Turkana University College | Public Constituent College | Turkana |
| Kenya Utalii College | Public Specialized Specialized Center | Nairobi |
