List of Public and Private Universities in Kenya, 2018

In 2018,the following are registered private and public universities in Kenya .The information is obtained from Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service.

PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

1. Chuka University
2. Co-operative University of Kenya
3. Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
4. Egerton University
5. Garissa University
6. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology
7. Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology
8. Karatina University
9. Kenyatta University
10. Kibabii University
11. Kirinyaga University
12. Kisii University
13. Laikipia University
14. Maasai Mara University
15. Machakos University
16. Maseno University
17. Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology
18. Meru University Of Science And Technology
19. Moi University
20. Multimedia University Of Kenya
21. Murang’a University of Technology
22. Pwani University
23. Rongo University
24. South Eastern Kenya University
25. Taita Taveta University
26. Technical University Of Kenya
27. Technical University Of Mombasa
28. University Of Eldoret
29. University of Embu
30. University of Kabianga
31. University of Nairobi

PUBLIC UNIVERSITY CONSTITUENT COLLEGES

1. Alupe University College(Moi University)
2. Kaimosi Friends University College(Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology)
3. Tom Mboya University College(Maseno University)

PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

1. Africa International University
2. African Leadership University
3. Africa Nazarene University
4. Catholic University of Eastern Africa
5. Daystar University
6. Great Lakes University Of Kisumu
7. Gretsa University
8. Inoorero University
9. International Leadership University
10. Kabarak University
11. KAG East University
12. KCA University
13. Kenya Highlands Evangelical University
14. Kenya Methodist University
15. Kiriri Women’s University of Science & Technology
16. Lukenya University
17. Marist International University College
18. Mount Kenya University
19. Pan Africa Christian University
20. Pioneer International University
21. Regina Pacis University College
22. Riara University
23. Scott Christian University
24. St Paul’s University
25. Tangaza University College
26. The East Africa University
27. The Management Univesity Of Africa
28. The Presbyterian University Of East Africa
29. United States International University
30. University Of Eastern Africa, Baraton
31. Uzima University College
32. Umma University
33. Zetech University

If you aspire to pursue any degree course, it’s necessary you look at the list before picking your preferred course. In 2018, The University of Nairobi was ranked the best among public universities while Strathmore University emerged top among private universities.