Find a list of public universities, public university constituent colleges, chartered private universities, private university constituent colleges, universities with Letters of interim authority and registered private universities.
Accreditation in Kenya means public acceptance and confirmation evidenced by award of a Charter, which a university meets and continues to meet the standards of academic excellence set by the Commission.
This directory is designed to provide useful and accurate information on academic programmes offered in Kenyan university level institutions. The programmes covered lead to the award of bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, doctoral degrees, postgraduate diplomas and certificates, diplomas and certificates as awarded by the institutions.
The list of academic programmes developed and mounted by universities in Kenya in accordance with the Universities Act can be downloaded here.
The basic requirements for the establishment of a new university are stipulated in the Universities Regulations, 2014.