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Top by Region Universities in Kenya 2027

Explore universities in Kenya recognized as Top by Region in the UNIRANKS® 2027 rankings. These institutions are evaluated within their regional ranking context, while some may also hold World TOP or Top by Country status. Compare their regional and global ranking positions, overall scores, and applicable UNIRANKS Performance DNA indicators.

Explore Kenya’s Top by Region Universities for 2027

36,000+ universities evaluated . 228 countries . 700+ indicators

#1
Rank 15
Overall Score 79.53 Overall Score

University of Nairobi

Location Kenya
Recognized, Verified View Profile

UNIRANKS PERFORMANCE DNA™ (11 DIMENSIONS)

Indicator Score Student Wellbeing & Facilities 79.5
Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities 75.3
Campus Safety & Security Measures 72.5
Indicator Score Awards & Recognitions 78.2
Faculty & Researcher Achievements 70.2
Industry & Employer Recognitions 65.3
Indicator Score Employability & Career Success 79
Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking 69.5
Employer Reputation & Satisfaction 70.6
Indicator Score Local & International Rankings 79.6
Global Standing & Recognition 71
National Recognition & Standing 73.4
Indicator Score Internationalization & Diversity 78.5
Global Partnerships & Collaborations 61
International Reputation & Recognition 60.9
Indicator Score Academic & Research Performance 81
Global Research Collaboration 68.7
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation 70.5
Indicator Score Quality of Education 79.7
Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning 65.7
Accreditation & Recognitions 75
Indicator Score Web Impact & Digital Presence 80
Academic Web Presence & Open Access 65.9
Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing 66.8
Indicator Score Digitalization & Smart Campus 78
AI, Analytics & Automation 67.3
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust 68
Indicator Score Institutional Profile & Capacity 80.5
Academic Workforce & Qualifications 76.3
Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach 74.5
Indicator Score Student Experience & Satisfaction 79.2
Academic Experience Feedback 77.5
Campus Life & Student Engagement 74

It is known for its commitment to research and community engagement, offering a wide range of programs across various disciplines. The university fosters a vibrant student community and emphasizes the importance of education in addressing local and global challenges. Recognized as a UNIRANKS Elite University, the University of Nairobi exemplifies dedication to academic excellence and social responsibility. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

#2
Rank 44
Overall Score 70.84 Overall Score

Kenyatta University

Location Kenya
Recognized, Verified View Profile

UNIRANKS PERFORMANCE DNA™ (11 DIMENSIONS)

Indicator Score Student Wellbeing & Facilities 72.5
Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities 76
Campus Safety & Security Measures 74
Indicator Score Awards & Recognitions 70
Faculty & Researcher Achievements 62
Industry & Employer Recognitions 61
Indicator Score Employability & Career Success 70.5
Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking 66
Employer Reputation & Satisfaction 68
Indicator Score Local & International Rankings 69
Global Standing & Recognition 59
National Recognition & Standing 63
Indicator Score Internationalization & Diversity 68.5
Global Partnerships & Collaborations 58
International Reputation & Recognition 52
Indicator Score Academic & Research Performance 71
Global Research Collaboration 65
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation 63
Indicator Score Quality of Education 72
Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning 64
Accreditation & Recognitions 71
Indicator Score Web Impact & Digital Presence 70
Academic Web Presence & Open Access 62
Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing 63
Indicator Score Digitalization & Smart Campus 68
AI, Analytics & Automation 61
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust 59
Indicator Score Institutional Profile & Capacity 72.5
Academic Workforce & Qualifications 68
Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach 65
Indicator Score Student Experience & Satisfaction 71.5
Academic Experience Feedback 69
Campus Life & Student Engagement 67

Kenyatta University is a prominent institution in Kenya, recognized for its diverse academic programs and research initiatives. The institution fosters a collaborative learning environment, encouraging students to participate in research and service projects that address local and global challenges. The vibrant campus life promotes student involvement in various cultural and social activities, enriching their university experience. Kenyatta University is recognized and verified by UNIRANKS.

#3
Rank 53
Overall Score 69.42 Overall Score

UNIRANKS PERFORMANCE DNA™ (11 DIMENSIONS)

Indicator Score Student Wellbeing & Facilities 70
Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities 72.4
Campus Safety & Security Measures 70.3
Indicator Score Awards & Recognitions 68
Faculty & Researcher Achievements 62.7
Industry & Employer Recognitions 63.4
Indicator Score Employability & Career Success 70
Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking 69.7
Employer Reputation & Satisfaction 70.7
Indicator Score Local & International Rankings 69
Global Standing & Recognition 65.3
National Recognition & Standing 67.1
Indicator Score Internationalization & Diversity 67
Global Partnerships & Collaborations 60.2
International Reputation & Recognition 56.7
Indicator Score Academic & Research Performance 71
Global Research Collaboration 65.5
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation 61.9
Indicator Score Quality of Education 70
Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning 65.8
Accreditation & Recognitions 69.8
Indicator Score Web Impact & Digital Presence 68.5
Academic Web Presence & Open Access 65
Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing 64.8
Indicator Score Digitalization & Smart Campus 67.5
AI, Analytics & Automation 63.7
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust 65.9
Indicator Score Institutional Profile & Capacity 70
Academic Workforce & Qualifications 70.1
Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach 69.3
Indicator Score Student Experience & Satisfaction 69
Academic Experience Feedback 67.2
Campus Life & Student Engagement 66.8

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology is a notable institution in Kenya, recognized for its focus on agricultural sciences and technology. The institution fosters a collaborative learning environment, encouraging students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The vibrant campus life promotes student involvement in various cultural and social activities, enriching their university experience. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology is recognized and verified by UNIRANKS.

#4
Rank 63
Overall Score 66.87 Overall Score

Moi University

Location Kenya
Recognized, Verified View Profile

UNIRANKS PERFORMANCE DNA™ (11 DIMENSIONS)

Indicator Score Student Wellbeing & Facilities 68
Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities 70.5
Campus Safety & Security Measures 67.2
Indicator Score Awards & Recognitions 65.5
Faculty & Researcher Achievements 62.5
Industry & Employer Recognitions 65.4
Indicator Score Employability & Career Success 67
Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking 60.8
Employer Reputation & Satisfaction 63.3
Indicator Score Local & International Rankings 66
Global Standing & Recognition 64.3
National Recognition & Standing 62.9
Indicator Score Internationalization & Diversity 64.5
Global Partnerships & Collaborations 58.3
International Reputation & Recognition 54.1
Indicator Score Academic & Research Performance 69
Global Research Collaboration 60
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation 62
Indicator Score Quality of Education 67.5
Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning 57.9
Accreditation & Recognitions 65
Indicator Score Web Impact & Digital Presence 65
Academic Web Presence & Open Access 60.3
Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing 58.4
Indicator Score Digitalization & Smart Campus 64
AI, Analytics & Automation 58.3
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust 57
Indicator Score Institutional Profile & Capacity 68.5
Academic Workforce & Qualifications 64.8
Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach 61.1
Indicator Score Student Experience & Satisfaction 66.5
Academic Experience Feedback 65
Campus Life & Student Engagement 63.5

Moi University is a significant institution in Kenya, known for its focus on education and training in various fields. The institution fosters a collaborative learning environment, encouraging students to participate in research and service projects that address local and global challenges. The vibrant campus life promotes student involvement in various cultural and social activities, enriching their university experience. Moi University is recognized and verified by UNIRANKS.

#5
Rank 85
Overall Score 62.45 Overall Score

Egerton University

Location Kenya
Recognized, Verified View Profile

UNIRANKS PERFORMANCE DNA™ (11 DIMENSIONS)

Indicator Score Student Wellbeing & Facilities 64.5
Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities 66.5
Campus Safety & Security Measures 65
Indicator Score Awards & Recognitions 60.8
Faculty & Researcher Achievements 61
Industry & Employer Recognitions 59
Indicator Score Employability & Career Success 63
Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking 63
Employer Reputation & Satisfaction 62.5
Indicator Score Local & International Rankings 61.5
Global Standing & Recognition 59
National Recognition & Standing 62
Indicator Score Internationalization & Diversity 60.2
Global Partnerships & Collaborations 57
International Reputation & Recognition 55
Indicator Score Academic & Research Performance 62
Global Research Collaboration 59
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation 59.5
Indicator Score Quality of Education 63.5
Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning 58
Accreditation & Recognitions 64
Indicator Score Web Impact & Digital Presence 61
Academic Web Presence & Open Access 57
Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing 58.5
Indicator Score Digitalization & Smart Campus 60
AI, Analytics & Automation 57.5
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust 58
Indicator Score Institutional Profile & Capacity 64
Academic Workforce & Qualifications 63
Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach 60
Indicator Score Student Experience & Satisfaction 63
Academic Experience Feedback 61
Campus Life & Student Engagement 61.5

Egerton University is a significant institution in Kenya, known for its focus on agricultural sciences and environmental studies. The institution fosters a collaborative learning environment, encouraging students to engage in community service and sustainable practices. The vibrant campus life promotes student involvement in various cultural and social activities, enriching their university experience. Egerton University is recognized and verified by UNIRANKS.

#6
Rank 102
Overall Score 59.81 Overall Score

UNIRANKS PERFORMANCE DNA™ (11 DIMENSIONS)

Indicator Score Student Wellbeing & Facilities 60
Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities 65.3
Campus Safety & Security Measures 67.5
Indicator Score Awards & Recognitions 59
Faculty & Researcher Achievements 54.3
Industry & Employer Recognitions 58.1
Indicator Score Employability & Career Success 61
Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking 60.5
Employer Reputation & Satisfaction 62
Indicator Score Local & International Rankings 58
Global Standing & Recognition 54.2
National Recognition & Standing 53.8
Indicator Score Internationalization & Diversity 57.5
Global Partnerships & Collaborations 56.8
International Reputation & Recognition 54.7
Indicator Score Academic & Research Performance 60
Global Research Collaboration 57.3
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation 58
Indicator Score Quality of Education 59.5
Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning 58
Accreditation & Recognitions 59.5
Indicator Score Web Impact & Digital Presence 60
Academic Web Presence & Open Access 60
Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing 59.8
Indicator Score Digitalization & Smart Campus 58.5
AI, Analytics & Automation 59.5
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust 59.6
Indicator Score Institutional Profile & Capacity 61
Academic Workforce & Qualifications 60.5
Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach 60.1
Indicator Score Student Experience & Satisfaction 60.5
Academic Experience Feedback 60.3
Campus Life & Student Engagement 60.2

Strathmore University Nairobi is a significant institution in Kenya, known for its focus on business and management education. The institution fosters a collaborative learning environment, encouraging students to participate in research and service projects that address local and global challenges. The vibrant campus life promotes student involvement in various cultural and social activities, enriching their university experience. Strathmore University Nairobi is recognized and verified by UNIRANKS.

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