List of accredited universities in Kenya (Updated)

Below is a list of accredited universities in Kenya by the CUE (Commission for University Education)- of course, it is important to make sure the university you intend to attend for your chosen course is accredited (otherwise you may get a worthless certificate)

List of accredited universities in Kenya

Foreign universities accredited in Kenya

Here are the Foreign universities (with a Grant of Authority) to collaborate with local institutions in offering academic programmes locally.

California Miramar University (USA)

Collaborates with: The East Africa University, Kitengela, Kenya

Authorized Programmes: Master of Business Administration(MBA), Doctor of Business Administration(DBA)

University of Northampton, United Kingdom( UK)

Collaborates with: Edulink International College

Authorized Programmes: Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA)

University of Greenwich, United Kingdom(UK)

Collaborates with: Oshwal College, Nairobi

Authorized Programmes: Bachelor of Science(Hons) Computing

University of Hertfordshire (UK)

Collaborates with: Oshwal College, Nairobi

Authorized Programmes: Bachelor of Arts(Hons)- Business Administration

Beulah Heights University

Collaborates with: Daystar University, Athi River, Kenya

Authorized Programmes: Bachelor of Arts(Hons)- Business Administration

List of chartered universities in Kenya

Chartered public universities in Kenya

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

Public University Constituent Colleges

• Alupe  University College-Teso South
• Kaimosi Friends University College- Kaimosi(Kakamega)
• Tom Mboya University College-Kisumu
• Turkana University College-Turkana
• Tharaka University College-Tharaka Nithi

Accredited private universities in Kenya

Chartered private universities in Kenya

• University of Eastern Africa, Baraton-Eldoret …
• The Catholic University of Eastern Africa-Nairobi …
• Daystar University-Nairobi
• Scott Christian University-Machakos
• United States International University Africa-Nairobi
• Africa Nazarene University-Nairobi
• Kenya Methodist University-Meru …
• Paul’s University-Limuru …
• Pan Africa Christian University-Nairobi
• Strathmore University-Nairobi
• Kabarak University-Nakuru …
• Mount Kenya University-Thika …
• Africa International University-Nairobi
• Kenya Highlands University-Kericho
• Great Lakes University of Kisumu-Kisumu …
• KCA University-Nairobi …
• Adventist University of Africa-Nairobi
• KAG East University-Nairobi
• Umma University-Kajiado …
• The Presbyterian University of East Africa-Kikuyu
• Aga Khan University-Nairobi

Private University Constituent Colleges

1. Hekima University College-Nairobi
2. Tangaza University College-Nairobi
3. Marist International University College-Nairobi

Universities with Letters of Interim University

1. Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology-Nairobi
2. Gretsa University-Thika
3. The East African University-Nairobi
4. Management University of Africa-Nairobi
5. Riara University-Nairobi
6. Pioneer International University-Nairobi
7. International Leadership University-Nairobi
8. Zetech University-Ruiru …
9. Lukenya University- Mtito Andei
10. RAF International University-Kisaju
11. Amref International University-Nairobi
12. Uzima University- Kisumu

List of accredited universities in Kenya –specialized universities

• National Defence University-Kenya (Specialized Degree awarding University-Public)

PS: If you are unsure if your university is accredited, check CUE’s website (they continuously update the list)

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