# 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 30 public universities, 30 chartered private universities and 30 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 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

| NO | Name | Area | Year chartered | Original name | Year established | Campus |
| 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, Kenya Science Campus, Kisumu campus, Mombasa campus |
| 2 | Moi University | Eldoret Kesses | 1984 | Moi University | 1984 | Odera Akang'o Yala Campus, Mombasa Campus, Kericho Campus, Nairobi Campus,Alupe Campus, Bomet University College |
| 3 | Kenyatta University | Nairobi | 1985 | Kenyatta University College | 1965 | Main campus, Parklands campus, Ruiru campus, City campus, Kitui campus, Mombasa campus, Nakuru campus. |
| 4 | Egerton University | Njoro | 1988 | Egerton Farm School, Egerton Agricultural College | 1939 | Main campus - Njoro, Nakuru Town Campus College (NTCC), Kenyatta campus. |
| 5 | Maseno University | Maseno | 1991 | Maseno Govt. Training Institute, Siriba Teachers College | 1955 | Oginga Odinga University |
| 6 | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology | Kiambu | 1994 | Jomo Kenyatta College of Agriculture | 1981 | Multimedia University College of Kenya, Meru University College of Science and Technology, Murang'a University College |
| 7 | Technical University of Mombasa | Mombasa | 2007 | Mombasa Institute of Muslim Education (MIOME) | 1948 | |
| 8 | Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology | Kakamega | 2007 | Western College of Arts and Applied Sciences | 1972 | |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | Chuka University | Chuka | 2012 | Chuka University College, Chuka University College (2004) as a constituent college of Egerton University | 2004 | Main Campus, Chuka |
| 11 | 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 |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | Kisii University | Kisii | 2000 | Primary Teachers College, Secondary Teachers College (Diploma), Kisii University College, | 1942 by Brighton | Main Campus, Eldoret Campus, Nairobi Campus, Kapenguria Campus, Kericho Campus |
| 14 | 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 |
| 15 | 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 |
| 16 | Karatina University | Karatina | 2013 | Moi University Central Kenya Campus, Karatina University College | 2008 | Main Campus, Karatina Town Campus, Itiati Campus, Nanyuki Campus, Riverbank Campus |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | Kirinyaga University | Kerugoya | 2016 | Kirinyaga Technical Institute (1971), Kirinyaga University College (2011) | 2016 | Main Campus, Kutus town Kirinyaga County |
| 19 | Pwani University | Kilifi | 2013 | Kilifi Institute of Agriculture | 2007 | Main Campus(Kilifi), Mombasa Campus |
| 20 | Murang'a University of Technology | Murang'a | 2016 | Murang'a College of Technology, Murang'a University College | | |
| 21 | Machakos University | Machakos | 2016 | (MTTI) Machakos Technical Training Institute (1979), (MUC) Machakos University College | 2013 | MksU Main Campus |
| 22 | University of Eldoret | Eldoret, Kenya | 2013 | Chepkoilel Constituency college of Moi University | 2013 | Main Campus (Chepkoilel, Eldoret), Eldoret Town Campus |
| 23 | Kibabii University | Bungoma County | 2015 | | | |
| 24 | Maasai Mara University | Narok | 2009 | Narok Teachers Training College, Moi University Constituent College | 2013 | Narok |
| 25 | The Co-operative University of Kenya | Nairobi | 1968 | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology | 2016 | CUK Main campus, karen |
| 26 | Rongo University | Rongo, Migori | 2016 | Moi Institute of Technology (MIT), Rongo University College | 1983 | (RU) Main Campus |
| 27 | Technical University of Kenya | Nairobi | 2013 | Kenya Polytechnic | 1961 | Main Campus (Nairobi) |
| 28 | Garissa University | Garissa | 2017 | | | Main Campus (Garissa) |
| 29 | Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology | Bondo | 2013 | Bondo University College | 2009 | Main Campus (Bondo) |
| 30 | Taita Taveta University | Voi | 2016 | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT) Taita Taveta Campus | 2007 | Main Campus (Voi) |
| 31 | University of Embu | Embu | 2016 | Embu Agricultural Staff Training (EAST) College | 1947 | Main Campus (Embu) |
| 32 | National Defence University | Nakuru | 2021 | Main Campus (Nakuru) | | |
| 33 | Open University Of Kenya | Konza Technopolis | 2023 | Established | 2023 | Main Campus (Konza), virtual |
| 34 | Kaimosi Friends University | Vihiga | 2022 | Kaimosi Friends University College (KAFUCO) | 2015 | Main Campus (Kaimosi) |

## Private universities

| University name | Original name | Year established |

## Others

| university | University status | Original name | Year established |
| Nairobi Institute of Software Development | Registered private college | Nairobi Institute of Software Development | 2014 |
| 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) |
| Lukenya University | Letter of Interim Authority | Lukenya University | 2014 |
| The East African University | Interim Authority (LIA) | | |
| Sacred Training Institute | Registered tertiary college | Bungoma and Nairobi Campuses | 2005 |
| ELDORET TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE | Registered tertiary college | ELDORET (Leading in Agricultural,TTC, ICT, Engineering, Business, Medical & Health Sciences, Tourism), BOMET and LODWAR Campuses | 2005 |
| Kenya School of Professional Studies (SPS) | | | 1988 (Nairobi) |

## Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions

* Ambritch College of Technology
* East Africa Institute of Certified Studies
* Talanta Institute
* Africa Digital Media Institute - ADMI
* AirSwiss International College
* Amboseli Institute of Hospitality and Technology - Thika, Nakuru
* Nairobi Institute of Software Development
* NairoBits Collage
* Nairobi Industrial Institute Collage
* 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
* Bungoma North Technical Vocational College -Naitiri
* 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
* Kipkabus Technical and Vocational College (KTVC)
* 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
* Rifkins College - Mombasa
* Rift Valley Technical Training Institute - Nakuru
* 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
* The Thika Technical Training Institute - Thika
* 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
* Visualdo Institute
* 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
* Dairy Training Institute Naivasha (DTI Naivasha)
* 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
* Language School in Kenya, The - Chania Avenue, Kilimani Nairobi
* 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
* 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 floor, 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