The University of Nairobi has been ranked the best university in Kenya after securing position 1,425 out of 21,291 institutions assessed worldwide in the newly released 2026 Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) Global 2000 list.
The University is best known for producing the best doctors, lawyers and engineers. It has the highest number of professors and scholars.
The University of Nairobi was founded in 1970. Its current Vice Chancellor is Prof. Eng. Ayub N. Gitau
Some of the most popular courses at the University include:
- Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery
- Bachelor of Law
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Construction Management
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
