List of all universities and colleges in Kenya

This is a list of all universities and colleges in Kenya. Kenya has a number of universities and other institutions of higher learning. There are 23 public universities, 14 chartered private universities and 13 universities with Letter of Interim Authority (LIA).

ducation has been termed as the fuel of a nation’s economic growth, a driver of invention and innovation and a necessary platform for job creation. In the last two decades, Kenya has shown huge growth in the education sector with an increasing number of Kenyan youth seeking to further their education and receive university degrees. For instance, the number of students who qualified for university admission for the 2019 intake reportedly increased by about 20,000.

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.

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). This act normalized this sector as it had become tainted by unaccredited institutions offering substandard education as revealed by The Standard and The Star. As of October 10, 2016 there were 540 institutions accredited by the Authority

Public universities and colleges in Kenya

Name	Campus
University of Nairobi	Main campus, Kikuyu campus, Chiromo campus, Lower Kabete campus, Upper Kabete campus, Parklands campus, Kenya Science Campus, Kisumu campus, Mombasa campus
Moi University	Odera Akang’o Yala Campus, Mombasa Campus, Kericho Campus, Nairobi Campus.
Kenyatta University	Main campus, Parklands campus, Ruiru campus, City campus, Kitui campus, Mombasa campus, Nakuru campus.
Egerton University
Maseno University	Oginga Odinga University
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology	Multimedia University College of Kenya, Meru University College of Science and Technology, Murang’a University College
Technical University of Mombasa
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology	Main Campus, Nyeri
Chuka University	Main Campus, Chuka
Laikipia University	Main Campus, Nyahururu town Campus, Naivasha Campus, Nakuru Campus, Maralal Campus
South Eastern Kenya University	SEKU Main Campus, Machakos Town Campus, Kitui Town Campus, Wote Town Campus, Mtito-Andei Campus, Nairobi City Campus
Multimedia University of Kenya	(MMU) Main Campus
University of Kabianga	(UoK) Main Campus, Kapkatet Campus, Kericho Satellite Campus, Satellite Campus
Karatina University	Main Campus, Karatina Town Campus, Itiati Campus, Nanyuki Campus, Riverbank Campus
Meru University of Science and Technology	MUST Main Campus, Meru Town Campus
Kirinyaga University	Main Campus, Kutus town Kirinyaga County
Pwani University^[7]	Main Campus(Kilifi), Mombasa Campus
Murang’a University of Technology
Machakos University	MksU Main Campus
University of Eldoret	Main Campus (Chepkoilel, Eldoret), Eldoret Town Campus
Kibabii University
Maasai Mara University	Narok

Private universities and colleges in Kenya

University name	Year established
K.A.G East University	1968
Mount Kenya University (MKU)	2006
Uzima University College (constituent college of CUEA)
Catholic Higher Institute of Eastern Africa	1984
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton	1980
Daystar University	1989
Africa Nazarene University	1994
Scott Christian University	1962
Kabarak University	2001
United States International University Africa (USIU – Africa)	1970
Strathmore University	1961
Zetech University	1990
Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology	2001
Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)	1992
Pan Africa Christian University	1978
Kenya Methodist University	1997
Adventist University of Africa	2005
Gretsa University	2006
Great Lakes University of Kisumu	1998
Presbyterian University of East Africa	1994
St. Paul’s University	1903
KCA University	1989
Africa International University	1983
Riara University	2012
Management University of Africa	1993
Amref International University (AMIU)	2017
Kenya Highlands University (KHU)	1932

Other universities and colleges in Kenya

Cooperative university of kenya	Year established
Nairobi Institute of Software Development	2014
Nairobi International School of Theology	1981
The East Africa School of Theology	1979
Aga Khan University Teaching Hospital	1958 (Pakistan)
Lukenya University	2014
The East African University
Sacred Training Institute	2005
ELDORET TECHNCAL TRAINING INSTITUTE	2005
Kenya School of Professional Studies (SPS)	1988 (Nairobi

Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions

East Africa Institute of Certified Studies
Africa Digital Media Institute
AirSwiss International College
Amboseli Institute of Hospitality and Technology – Thika, Nakuru
Nairobi Institute of Software Development
Atlas College -Eastleigh Nairobi
Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT)- Nairob
Adept College of Professional Studies – Nakuru.
African Institute of Research and Development Studies, Bandari College
Baraton Teachers’ Training College – Nandi Central Kapsabet
Consolata Cathedral Institute -Nyeri
Cascade Institute of Hospitality – Thika
ELDORET TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
Eldoret Polytechnic – Eldoret
Emma Daniel Arts Training Institute (EDATI)
Government Training Institute (GTI)
Gusii Institute of Technology
Harvard Institute of Development Studies – Thika
Hemland College of Professional and Technical Studies – Thika
ICT Fire and Rescue – Thika
Indian Institute of Hardware Technology- IIHT Westlands, Nairobi
International Centre of Technology (ICT-Thika) – Thika
Intraglobal Training Institute -Nairobi CBD
Intraglobal Training Institute –Kisumu
Intraglobal Training Institute -Kisii
Intraglobal Training Institute -Embu
Intraglobal Training Institute -Nakuru
Intraglobal Training Institute -Donholm
Jaffery Institute of Professional Studies – Mombasa
Kabete National Polytechnic
Kagumo College
Kaiboi Technical Training Institute
The Kenya College of Science and Technology
Kenya Forestry College – Londiani
Kenya Forestry Research Institute
Keshnya 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 Government
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 – Nakuru^[20]
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
Rift Valley Institute of Science & Technology – Nakuru
Vision Empowerment Training Institute- Nairobi
Vision Empowerment Training Institute- Kitengela
Vision Stars Training Institute – Nairobi
Kenya Institute of Development Studies (K.I.D.S.) – Nairobi

Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute- KCITI

Proprietary schools

Africa College of Social Work
African Institute of Research and Development Studies
AirSwiss International College – Nairobi
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
BizSmart Inter Technology
Bungoma Technical Training Institute – Bungoma
Career Training Centre – Nairobi
Cascade Institute of Hospitality – Thika
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
Intraglobal Training Institute- Nairobi
Consolata Cathedral Institute -Nyeri
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 TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE– Eldoret
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
Felma College – Nairobi – Embakasi
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
The iNet College – Bungoma Cooperative Bank Building, 3rd floor, Bungoma County
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 College – Nakuru
Karatina Institute of Technology (KIT-Karatina) – Karatina
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
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Mark University of IT – Uganda
Mawego Technical Institute – Kendu Bay
Maxton College Of Media & Communications – Nairobi Umo
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 Software Development – Nairobi
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 Road, 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
Rift valley institute of business studies Nakuru and kericho
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
Thomas Asingo College of Computer and Business Management
Times Training Centre – Mombasa
Universal Group of Colleges – Nairobi CBD
Vision Institute of Professionals – Nairobi and Mombasa
Vision Stars Training Institute
Wang Point Technologies College of Information Technology
Western College of Hospitality and Professional Studies – Wechaps College, Kisumu
Zetech College – Nairobi
Kenyaplex Institute of Technology Mwala