List Of Public Universities In Kenya And Courses Offered

1. University Of Nairobi

Ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide, the University of Nairobi is one of the oldest learning institutions in Kenya.

The university has a record of producing the best professionals in their fields of expertise namely Law, Engineering and many more courses.

According to its website, the University is also proud of its distinguished record of achievements in teaching, research, development and consultancy while strategizing for a greater future as the centre of academic, research and professional excellence.

2. Moi University

It is the second oldest university in Kenya, with its main campus located in Eldoret and several branches around the country.

Moi University School of Medicine is considered one of the best and produces high caliber medical graduates.

The School of Engineering located within the main Campus at Kesses harbors engineering students from electrical to textile.

The School of Human Resource hosts communication and development courses like Public Relations, Journalism, Graphics, HRM, Strategic Management, and Entrepreneurship among others.

Other courses offered at Moi University include, Linguistics, Education, Business Management, Tourism, Actuarial Science, Political Science, Community Development, Media Studies Information Science and more.

3. Kenyatta University

Situated about 16 kilometers from Nairobi, Kenyatta University is also one of the best universities in Kenya.

The institution boasts as the second largest institution in Kenya that has a track record of producing the best graduates in education.

4. Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture & Technology

With strong research interest in the areas of biotechnology and engineering, the university offers courses in science, building sciences, engineering as well as architecture.

The institution is well known for producing remarkable graduates in the fields of Agriculture, Engineering, and Technology to suit the needs of a dynamic world.

5. Egerton University

It is one of the oldest learning institutions in the country and a premier Agricultural university in Kenya.

The main campus is located at Njoro in Nakuru with several other branches across the country.

The university offers courses in law, agriculture, education, arts and social sciences, commerce, medicine, Engineering among others.

6. Maseno University

Founded in 1991, Maseno University is one of the oldest universities established in Kenya and is located in Maseno Township along the Kisumu-Busia road.

The University offers undergraduate and post-graduate programs in the schools of arts and social sciences, education, biological & physical science, public health and community development, environment and earth sciences, development and strategic studies, business and economics, medicine, agriculture and food security, mathematics and actuarial science, computing and informatics, planning & architecture and the institute of gender studies.

7. Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

The university was founded in 1972 under the stewardship of the former fierce MP, Masinde Muliro.

One of the oldest public universities, courses offered here includes Statistics, Forensic Science, Engineering, Mass Communications, Disaster Management, and Business Studies among others.

8. Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

It was the first university In Kenya to be chartered under the new Universities Act of 2012 making it the 8th public university to be established in the country.

It is basically a technology university but one that offers other courses as well.

Their academic programme are offered in five school and five institutes that include business management and economics, engineering, sciences, computer science and information technology, health science, institute of geomatics, GIS and remote sensing, institute of food bioresources technology, geothermal energy training and research institute and institute of tourism and hospitality management.

Other Public Universities In Kenya

1. Technical University of Kenya
2. Pwani University
3. Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
4. Technical University of Mombasa
5. Chuka University
6. Kisii University
7. Maasai Mara University
8. Meru University of Science and Technology
9. University of Kabianga
10. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
11. South Eastern Kenya University
12. Multimedia University of Kenya
13. Laikipia University
14. Karatina University
15. University of Eldoret
16. Taita Taveta University College
17. Muran’ga University College
18. Kirinyaga University College
19. Cooperative University College of Kenya
20. Kibabii University
21. Garissa University College of Kenya
22. Rongo University College of Kenya
23. Embu University College of Kenya
24. Machakos University College of Kenya