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 13 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.
From July 2014, all government and private institutions offering Technical and Vocational Education and Training where put under "TVETA". Retrieved 10 October 2016..[1] this act normalized this sector as it had become tainted by unaccredited institutions offering substandard education as revealed by "The Standard". and "The Star". 2 December 2015. As of October 10, 2016 there were 540 isntitutions accredited by the Authority[2]
Public universities
Sno 23 | University name Machakos University | Area Machakos | University status chattered 2016 | Original name | Year established | Campus Machakos |
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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,[3] 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,[4] |
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,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 |
23 | Kirinyaga University | Kerugoya | 2016 | Kirinyaga Technical Institute, Kirinyaga University College |
Private universities
University name | University status | Original name | Year established |
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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 |
2012 | Riara University School of Business, Education and Law | 2012 | |
Pioneer International University | |||
Others
University name | University status | Original name | Year established | |||
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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) | |||
Lukenya University | Letter of Interim Authority | Lukenya College | 2014 | |||
Inoorero University funny | Interim Authority (LIA) | |||||
Sacred Training Institute | Registered tertiary college | Bungoma and Nairobi Campuses | 2005 | |||
Kenya School of Professional Studies (SPS) | 1988 (Nairobi) |
Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions
- Nairobi Institute Of Software Development
- 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
- Eldoret Polytechnic - Eldoret
- Emma Daniel Arts Training Institute (EDATI)
- Government Training Institute (GTI)
- Gusii Institute of Technology
- Harvard Institute of Development Studies - Thika[5]
- ICT Fire and Rescue - Thika
- International Centre of Technology (ICT-Thika) - Thika
- Jaffery Institute of Professional Studies -Mombasa
- 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
- Michuki technical institute , muranga
- Nairobi Aviation college – Kisumu Campus
- Nakuru Counseling & Training Institute - Nakuru
- Railway Training Institute - South B, Nairobi
- Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology - Kisumu
- Rift Valley Technical Training Institute - Eldoret [6]
- Sacred Training Institute - Bungoma and Nairobi Campuses
- Savannah Institute for Business and Informatics - Nakuru[7]
- 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
- ARKLINE COLLEGE -NAIROBI
- Africa College of Social Work
- African Institute of Research and Development Studies
- 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
- NEWVIEW COLLEGE - Nairobi
- Intraglobal 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[9]
- 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[10]
- Keiway Mining & Technology College - Equity Bank Bldg, Mtwapa [11]
- 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[12]
- 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
- The iNet College- Bungoma Coperative Bank Building 3rd flr [Bungoma County]
- 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
- THOMAS ASINGO COLLEGE OF COMPUTER AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
References
- ↑ http://www.tvetauthority.go.ke/background-information/
- ↑ http://www.tvetauthority.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/TVETA-Register.pdf
- ↑ http://www.embuni.ac.ke/
- ↑ http://www.mruc.ac.ke/
- ↑ Harvard Institute of Development Studies
- ↑ http://rvti.ac.ke
- ↑ Savannah Institute for Business and Informatics
- ↑ intraglobal Training Institute
- ↑ International Centre of Technology
- ↑ Karatina Institute of Technology
- ↑ Keiway Mining & Technology College
- ↑ Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute