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TOP 10 (BEST) UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA 2020: A LIST OF KENYA’S TOP 10 UNIVERSITIES BASED ON ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND PROWESS- NAMES, BRIEF HISTORY & SPECIALIZATION
Kenya’s university education is one of the best in East Africa and Africa. Kenya as a country is therefore proud of the great milestones made by some of its best universities.
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This article seeks to give an overview of Kenya’s top 10 (best) universities based on the latest ranking of Kenyan universities by UniRank (2018).
A point to note is that one of the key factors considered during the ranking of universities in Kenya is the university’s contribution to academic research.
BELOW IS A LIST OF TOP 10 UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA BASED ON ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND PROWESS
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Within a period of over 40 years, the University of Nairobi (UON) has earned a great reputation by producing great leaders and academic professionals not only in Kenya but also in the whole of Africa.
UON ranks position one in Kenya and position 825 worldwide due to its consistent academic prowess and great contribution towards the development of academic research at tertiary education learning levels.
UON is an officially accredited university with its main campus located in the nerve centre of Kenya-Nairobi City. Other UON branch campuses are located in Kikuyu, Parklands, Upper Kabete, Lower Kabete, Nakuru, Chiromo Campus, Kisumu etc.
Its current enrolment is approximately 45,000 students every year.
UON is best known for offering the best training in Medicine.
Due to limited vacancies, UON has been forced to pick the best KCSE candidates only every year. The university hence has got a selective admission policy over the years.
UON offers a wide range of programmes/ courses: certificates, diplomas, bachelors, masters and doctorate studies.
One of its key advantages is the fact that UON does not pose key challenges such as the issue of missing marks which is currently affecting many Kenyan universities. Besides, the University of Nairobi has got efficient systems that ensure students complete their studies on time.
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
Best known for education courses, Kenyatta University has for over 33 years proved beyond reasonable doubt to be the best destination for students seeking tertiary education.
Founded in 1985, KU boasts of its great infrastructure and its most recent project of establishing a television station, KU TV.
Kenyatta University is accredited and ISO Certified by the Commission for University Education, CUE.
According to Unirank, the current enrolment for KU stands at 45,000 students.
Due to limited facilities, KU has been forced to admit form four graduates on a selective admission policy based on merit.
KU offers a wide range of programmes/ courses ranging from certificates, diplomas, degrees, masters degrees to doctorate degrees.
JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
Just as the name suggests, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is well known for producing best specialists in agriculture and technology fields.
Therefore, students wishing to pursue engineering courses should consider selecting JKUAT as their first choice.
Established in 1994, JKUAT has developed for over 24 years into a reputable university offering certificate, diploma, degree, masters and doctorate programmes in various fields.
According to Unirank, the current enrolment for JKUAT is at least 20, 000 students.
Due to limited vacancies, JKUAT admits form four graduates on a selective admission policy based on past academic performance at KCSE.
JKUAT has its main campus in Kenya’s capital city-Nairobi. Other JKUAT branch campuses are located in Mombasa, Taita Taveta, Kisii, Nakuru, Kitale and Arusha, in Tanzania.
STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY (SU)
Established in 2002, Strathmore University (SU) is a private university offering quality tertiary education in Kenya.
According to Unirank, the current enrolment for Strathmore University, SU stands at approximately 4, 000 students.
Strathmore University also has a highly selective admission policy based on the students’ past academic performance.
Strathmore University offers a wide range of programmes-certificates, diplomas, degrees, masters and doctorates.
MOI UNIVERSITY
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Best known for law, Moi University is an officially accredited and ISO Certified institution offering quality tertiary level training in various fields.
Moi University was established in 1984 in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County in Kenya.
Its main campus is located in Eldoret town. Moi University’s branch campuses are located in Nairobi, Eldoret West, Kericho, Odero Akang’o and Kitale.
According to Unirank, the current enrolment for Moi University is over 30, 000 students.
MU offers various certificate, diploma, degree, masters and doctorate programmes across various fields of education.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, USIU
Established in 1989, USIU Africa is a medium-sized co-educational higher learning institution serving over 7,000 students enrolled every year.
USIU is an officially accredited institution recognized by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
USIU is open for application by international students who would wish to undertake their studies in Kenya.
USIU Africa offers certificate, diploma, bachelor, masters and doctorate courses.
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY (KEMU)
Established in 1997, the non-profit privately-owned university KEMU has served many students over the years.
Located in Meru County, KEMU has developed branch campuses in Nyeri, Nairobi, Mombasa and Nakuru.
According to Unirank, the current enrolment for KEMU is over 9, 000 students.
KEMU offers various certificate, diploma, degree, masters and doctorate programmes across various fields of education.
Due to limited slots, KEMU is forced forced to pick the best KCSE candidates only every year. The university hence has got a selective admission policy over the years.
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA, TUK
Within a time span of over 12 years, Technical University of Kenya, TUK has earned great reputation by producing great leaders and academic professionals not only in Kenya but also in the whole of Africa.
TUK is an officially accredited university with its main campus located in the nerve center of Kenya-Nairobi City.
According to Unirank, TUK’s current enrolment is approximately 4, 000 students every year.
TUK is best known for offering best training in technical courses.
Due to limited vacancies, TUK is forced to pick the best KCSE candidates only every year. The university hence has got a selective admission policy over the years.
TUK offers a wide range of programmes/ courses: certificates and diplomas which form the foundation for more advanced specialization later in life.
EGERTON UNIVERSITY
Within a period of over 6 decades, Egerton University, EU has earned great reputation by producing great leaders and academic professionals not only in Kenya but also in the whole of Africa.
Egerton University is an officially accredited university with its main campus located in Njoro, Nakuru County.
Egerton University is best known for offering agricultural courses such as AGED.
Due to limited vacancies, EU is forced to pick the best KCSE candidates only every year. The university hence has got a selective admission policy over the years.
Egerton University offers a wide range of programmes/ courses: certificates, diplomas, degrees, masters and doctorates.
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA, CUEA
Within a period of over 3 decades, Ctholic University of Eastern Africa, CUEA has earned great reputation by producing great leaders and academic professionals not only in Kenya but also in the whole of Africa.
CUEA is an officially accredited university with its main campus located in Nairobi City.
Catholic University is best known for offering specialized training especially in masters levels.
Due to limited vacancies, CUEA is forced to pick the best KCSE candidates only every year. The university hence has got a selective admission policy over the years.
CUEA offers a wide range of programmes/ courses: certificates, diplomas, degrees, masters and doctorates.
One of its key advantages is the fact that CUEA does not pose key challenges such as the issue of missing marks which is currently affecting many Kenyan universities. Besides, the University of Nairobi has got efficient systems that ensure students complete their studies in time.
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