LISTS OF KENYA TWENTY (20) TOP GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES

Globally, twenty top Universities from Kenya has been confirmed. There are  other good Universities in Kenya but at the time of this compilation, these are the ones we were able to confirm. Check the lists below and click on the institution of your choice to see the courses they offer.

Among the many benefits of attending a government university in Kenya is the active student community. Participation in these institutions gives students a place to explore their passions and hone their skills. The general consensus is that the standard of education offered by Kenya’s public institutions meets or exceeds international standards. They are devoted to research and new ideas, and they provide a broad variety of degree programs and courses in many different academic disciplines.

LISTS OF KENYA TWENTY (20) TOP GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES WITH THEIR YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT AND WEBSITES

• University of Nairobi (established in 1956) 
• Kenyatta University (established in 1985) 
• Moi University (established in 1984) 
• Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (established in 1981) 
• Egerton University (established in 1939) 
• Maseno University (established in 1990) 
• Technical University of Kenya (established in 2013) 
• Technical University of Mombasa (established in 2013) 
• Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (established in 2012) 
• Chuka University (established in 2007) 
• Cooperative University of Kenya (established in 2011) 
• Multimedia University of Kenya (established in 2008) 
• Pwani University (established in 2007) 
• Laikipia University (established in 2013) 
• Karatina University (established in 2013) 
• University of Eldoret (established in 1946) 
• South Eastern Kenya University (established in 2008) 
• Taita Taveta University (established in 2007)
• Masai Mara University (established in 2008) 
• Kirinyaga University (established in 2013) 

What you need to know about government universities in Kenya

Listed below are some vital facts concerning Kenya’s public universities.

First, the Commission for University Education (CUE) of Kenya has granted accreditation to all public universities in the country.

A student seeking admission to one of Kenya’s public universities must first complete the specific standards of that institution. The general criteria include attaining the necessary KCSE scores, gaining the necessary job experience, and fulfilling any other requirements set forth by the university.

Third, the education received at a Kenyan public university is of high quality and is well respected both in Kenya and abroad. To guarantee that all students at Kenya’s public institutions have access to the highest quality education, the government has pledged to increase funding for higher education.

Fourth, research and innovation are prominent features of Kenya’s public universities. They study many different things to improve the economy and culture as a whole. There is a vast variety of degree programs and courses available at Kenya’s public institutions. A wide variety of students and employers have contributed to the development of these degree programs.

Costs and funding: Tuition and fees at Kenya’s public institutions vary by degree level.