Private Universities
Accredited private universities in Kenya
A list of all accredited private universities in Kenya. Select your preferred university to view the degree and diploma programs offered.
Africa International University
Private University
Dagoretti South
Africa International University is a chartered Christian university located in the serene environment of Karen (a Nairobi suburb, within a serene environment conducive for learning), a strategic location...
| Read moreInternational Leadership University Kenya
Private University
Dagoretti North
The International Leadership University (ILU) exists to develop and educate future leaders of integrity and vision who will become world-changers, leading beneficial societal transformation. Our world today is...
| Read moreUzima University
Private University
Kisumu Central
Uzima University College has been established by the Archdiocese of Kisumu as a constituent college of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa -CUEA. The institution seeks to specialize...
| Read moreAfrica Nazarene University
Private University
Dagoretti South
Africa Nazarene University is a Chartered Private Christian University sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene International and is a member of the worldwide family of Nazarene institutions.Since...
| Read moreStrathmore University
Private University
Langata
Strathmore University is a leading not-for profit private university operating in Kenya, which aims at serving the Kenyan society to the best of its ability. Specialising in commerce...
| Read moreLukenya University
Private University
Kibwezi West
Lukenya University is a privately sponsored University duly accredited and registered by the Government of Kenya, via the Commission for University Education through the award of Letter of...
| Read moreUnited States International University Africa (USIU-A)
Private University
Kasarani
United States International University - Africa (USIU-A) is one of the oldest private universities in East Africa and is unparalleled in East Africa and indeed the entire continent....
| Read moreKabarak University
Private University
Rongai
Kabarak University is a private Chartered institution of higher learning that provides holistic Christian-based quality education, training, research, and outreach activities for the service of God and humanity.The...
| Read moreUniversity of Eastern Africa Baraton
Private University
Chesumei
The University of Eastern Africa, Baraton was established in 1979 as an affiliate of Andrews University, Michigan State, United States of America, until 1991, when it became the...
| Read moreKAG East University
Private University
Embakasi South
KAG EAST University is a premier Pentecostal University for training people for relevant ministry. It is recognized throughout Africa for distinctive graduates who are servant leaders full of...
| Read moreUmma University
Private University
Kajiado North
Umma University is a Chartered University in Kenya accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE). The University has two campuses; Thika and Kajiado.Umma University was established to...
| Read moreRiara University
Private University
Langata
The Riara University was born out of a sincere desire to provide a holistic approach to higher education. It is a logical continuation of our commitment, dating back...
| Read morePioneer International University
Private University
Likoni
Pioneer International University is a world-class market-driven institution that offers a mosaic of knowledge and skills to our students that stretch their minds to the possibilities and opportunities...
| Read moreAdventist University of Africa
Private University
Langata
Adventist University of Africa (AUA) is dedicated to its mission of developing and shaping leaders for Africa and beyond. Responsible and ethical leadership is one of the most...
| Read moreMt Kenya University
Private University
Thika Town
Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a Chartered University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education.Mount Kenya University Main campus is located in Thika, with other...
| Read moreZetech University
Private University
Ruiru
Zetech University is a private university specializing in the education of Technology, Science, and Business programmes with an exceptional learning experience to thousands of youth from Kenya and...
| Read moreManagement University of Africa
Private University
Langata
The Management University of Africa (MUA) is a premier private university that aims at providing innovation, leadership and management solutions to industries and communities in Africa and beyond....
| Read moreKenya Methodist University
Private University
North Imenti
Kenya Methodist University is a Chartered Christian University, with the main campus situated in Meru and campuses at Nairobi and Mombasa. KeMU offers Ph.D., Masters, Undergraduate, Diploma, and...
| Read moreGreat Lakes University of Kisumu
Private University
Kisumu Central
Great Lakes University of Kisumu is a fully chartered university with its main campus located beyond Mamboleo on the Kisumu - Miwani Road.GLUK has campuses and teaching sites...
| Read moreTangaza University College
Private University
Langata
Tangaza College is a Catholic University College jointly owned by the member religious congregations. It has its roots in Catholic Tradition, especially as planted and nourished in East...
| Read moreDaystar University
Private University
Machakos Town
Daystar University is a Christ-centred non-denominational institution of higher learning which exists to equip Christian servant leaders for the transformation of church and society.Daystar?s philosophy, as an academic...
| Read moreKenya Highlands University
Private University
Ainamoi
Kenya Highlands University (formerly Kenya Highlands Evangelical University)is a fully-fledged(Chartered) institution of higher learning belonging to the Africa Gospel Church under the management of a University Council of...
| Read moreCatholic University of Eastern Africa
Private University
Langata
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) is a leading private university whose mission is to produce authentic leaders and upright members of the Church and Society capable...
| Read morePan Africa Christian University
Private University
Kasarani
Pan Africa Christian (PAC) University is a Fully Accredited Private University in Kenya that offers quality education and imparts its students with godly values and practical skills that...
| Read moreRegina Pacis University College
Private University
Langata
Regina Pacis University College (RPUC) is a Constituent College of The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA). The College is administratively autonomous but an integral part of CUEA...
| Read moreHekima University College
Private University
Langata
Hekima College first opened its doors as a Jesuit School of Theology to a handful of students, mainly belonging to the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), in 1984. From...
| Read moreMarist International University College
Private University
Langata
The Marist International University College is founded on Christian principles in general and on the Marist philosophy in particular. The educational philosophy encourages a partnership of Brothers and...
| Read moreKCA University
Private University
Ruaraka
KCA University, is a leading provider of Business and Information Technology training in Kenya and the Africa region, is an institution founded on high ethical and moral values...
| Read moreEast African University
Private University
Kajiado North
The East African University is the well-spring of knowledge and Character, with the Main Campus located in Kitengela along Nairobi-Kajiado Road. The idea of The East African University...
| Read moreKiriri Womens University of Science and Technology
Private University
Kasarani
Kiriri Women?s University of Science and Technology (KWUST) is a private, women?s only Kenyan university. As a women?s only university, our main objective is to bridge the gap...
| Read moreScott Christian University
Private University
Machakos Town
Scott Christian University is a dynamic centre of holistic and transformative education that provides innovative and quality education. Through education and training, we promote godly character development in...
| Read morePresbyterian University of East Africa
Private University
Kikuyu
The Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA) is a private university founded in 2007 by the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) that offers educational programs founded on...
| Read moreSt Paul's University
Private University
Limuru
St. Paul's University is a Christian ecumenical institution with students and staff from all over the world. Our mission is to raise the standards of education through holistic...
| Read moreRAF International University
Private University
Kajiado North
RAF International University (RIU) is an innovative and forward-looking institution whose mission is to create a learning environment that combines the best of tradition and what current developments...
| Read moreGretsa University
Private University
Thika Town
Gretsa University is a university that stands for many great things like academic excellence, commitment to its core values of honesty, integrity, excellence, transparency, accountability, fairness and concern...
| Read moreAga Khan University
Private University
Westlands
The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a pioneering, not-for-profit, private university that works to improve the quality of life in the developing world and beyond. AKU educates leaders...
| Read more