Public Universities
Accredited public universities in Kenya
A list of all accredited public universities in Kenya. Select your preferred university to view the degree and diploma programs offered.
University of Nairobi
Public University
Starehe
The University of Nairobi is a world-class university committed to scholarly excellence. University of Nairobi mission is to provide quality university education and training and to embody the...
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Public University
Juja
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a public university near Nairobi, Kenya. It is situated in Juja, 36 kilometres northeast of Nairobi, along the Nairobi-Thika...
| Read moreKenyatta University
Public University
Ruiru
When you come to Kenyatta University,you discover that you have arrived at a special place.The University’s Main Campus is set on over 1,000 acres with a pleasant and...
| Read moreKaimosi Friends University College
Public University
Hamisi
Established in 2014, Kaimosi Friends University College is a public University that makes distinctive contributions to society in education and training, research and innovation.Kaimosi Friends University College is...
| Read moreTechnical University of Kenya
Public University
Starehe
The Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) was established through the elevation of The Kenya Polytechnic University College (KPUC) to full university status.TU-K was established as the first Technical...
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Public University
Belgut
The University of Kabianga is an institution of higher learning in Kenya that is located in Kabianga Complex in Kercho County.University of Kabianga (UoK) is an ISO certified...
| Read moreTaita Taveta University College
Public University
Likoni
Taita Taveta University College (TTUC) is a fast growing Institution located in Taita Taveta County on Voi-Mwatate road, about 8 kilometers from the Nairobi-Mombasa highway.It lies in a...
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Public University
Laikipia West
Laikipia University Main Campus is located 50 km from Nakuru town and 11 km from Nyahururu Town, along the Nakuru - Nyahururu Highway. It is situated in a...
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Public University
Chuka Igambangombe
Chuka University, the largest and most diverse university in Eastern Kenya, provides high-quality and affordable university programs which are attractable worldwide and has the needed infrastructure to facilitate...
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Public University
Likoni
Muranga University College (MRUC) was established in September 2011 via Muranga University College order legal notice No. 129 of September 2011 as a constituent College of Jomo Kenyatta...
| Read moreSouth Eastern Kenya University
Public University
Kitui West
SOUTH EASTERN KENYA UNIVERSITY is a fully-fledged Public University that was awarded Charter on 1st March 2013 by His Excellency Hon. Mwai Kibaki, the former President of the...
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Public University
Kisumu West
Maseno University founded in 1991, is the only university on the globe that lies along the Equator (00). It is one of the seven public universities in Kenya....
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Public University
Kirinyaga Central
Kirinyaga University College was established by the Kenya Government through THE Kirinyaga University College Order, Legal Notice No. 108 of September 2011 as a constituent college of Jomo...
| Read moreTechnical University of Mombasa
Public University
Likoni
Technical University of Mombasa is an ISO certified institution and a University of Global Excellence in Advancing Knowledge, Science and Technology.The origin of TUM can be traced back...
| Read moreDedan Kimathi University of Technology
Public University
Nyeri Town
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) is a Public University that focuses on Quality Education, Research, Innovation, Technology Development and Transfer. The University is a successor of Kimathi...
| Read morePwani University
Public University
Kilifi South
Pwani University is a public university in the Kilifi County in Kenya, located 60 km north of Mombasa in the resort town of Kilifi, within the larger Kilifi...
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Public University
Likoni
Welcome to Maasai Mara University. The vision we hold as a University is to be a World Class University committed to academic excellence for development. Our Mission is to...
| Read moreAlupe University College
Public University
Teso South
Alupe University College (AUC) is a science-focused university with a niche in the health, biomedical/biological, physical, information, and agricultural sciences. It also runs programs in education sciences and...
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Public University
Likoni
Turkana University College (TUC) is Kenya?s first Public University to be established in the vast resource-rich area of northwestern Kenya.Turkana University thrives in an environment that fosters technology, innovation,...
| Read moreTharaka University College
Public University
Tharaka
Tharaka University College, a Constituent College of Chuka University, is an institution of higher learning located in Tharaka South Sub-County, in Tharaka Nithi County, Near Gatunga Town. Tharaka...
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Public University
Mbita
Tom Mboya University College (TMUC) was gazetted on April 16th, 2016 as a Constituent College of Maseno University (MSU). Tom Mboya University College is named after the legendary...
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Public University
Soy
The University of Eldoret is situated approximately 9 km along the Eldoret-Ziwa road in Eldoret town, Uasin gishu County.It was founded in 1946 by the white settlers as...
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Public University
Lurambi
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), formerly Western University College of Science and Technology, is a public university located in Kakamega town, Kenya.MMUST holds the view...
| Read moreKibabii University College
Public University
Kanduyi
Kibabii University College opened its doors to the first batch of 333 students on 12th March 2012 and has experienced astronomical growth in population. The University College has...
| Read moreKisii University
Public University
Nyaribari Chache
Kisii University is a World-Class University for the Advancement of Academic Excellence, Research and Social Welfare.Kisii University was founded in 1965 as a primary teachers? training college on...
| Read moreUniversity of Embu
Public University
Runyenjes
The University of Embu is a truly inspiring place to be where you will be part of a community of enthusiastic, industrious, highly qualified and experienced staff and...
| Read moreKaratina University
Public University
Mathira
Karatina University is a Chartered public university in Kenya. Situated 15km North off Karatina town, the University aspires to be one of the leading institutions of higher learning...
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Public University
Garissa Township
Garissa University is a public university situated in the North-Eastern part of Kenya. Being the first University in the North Eastern part of Kenya, we strive to achieve...
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Public University
Njoro
Egerton University is the oldest institution of higher learning in Kenya. It was founded as a Farm School in 1939 by Lord Maurice Egerton of Tatton, a British...
| Read moreMultimedia University of Kenya
Public University
Langata
The Multimedia University of Kenya is a modern-day state-of-the-art public university given the vast and rich communication history of the institution, the university has particularly positioned itself to...
| Read moreCo-operative University of Kenya
Public University
Langata
The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) is a leading center for quality co-operative education, training, research, and consultancy in Kenya.CUK is a public institution that provides education and...
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Public University
Machakos Town
Having been established and grown as a Technical Institute, MUC has cut a niche in training quality technical personnel in the areas of Motor Vehicle Engineering, Electrical and...
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Public University
Rongo
Rongo University (RU), formerly Rongo University College is a public university and was awarded Charter to the full-fledged university by H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, the President of the...
| Read moreJaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
Public University
Kabondo Kasipul
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) is a centre of excellence in training, research and community outreach services offering practical and market-oriented courses. It is...
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Public University
Kesses
In January 1981 a Presidential Working Party chaired by the distinguished Canadian academic, Dr. Colin B. Mackay, was convened to prepare detailed recommendations for a second university in...
| Read moreBomet University College
Public University
Sotik
Bomet University College is the first public University in Bomet County and is strategically placed at the heart of Bomet Town, Bomet County. Its establishment is a step...
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Public University
Tigania West
Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) is a public university near Meru, Kenya, whose guiding philosophy is self-reliance and self-actualization for all.In order to develop these values,...
| Read moreKoitaleel Samoei University College
Public University
Emgwen
The Koitaleel Samoei University College (KSUC) was formed through a Legal Notice as a College of the University of Nairobi. In the mirror image of the mentoring university,...
| Read moreMama Ngina University
Public University
Gatundu South
Mama Ngina University College is a constituent college of Kenyatta University. Located in Mutomo village, Gatundu South, Kiambu County.
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