Best Universities and Colleges in Kenya, 2021 Webometrics Ranking

Webometrics has released its 2021 ranking of best universities and colleges in Kenya, East Africa, and the World. It is good to know the quality of education in a university or college in Kenya before you apply for a course. This way, you will get value for your money. When you attend the best-ranked university or college, your chance of a job after graduation is high.

Webometrics ranking is based on the quantity and quality of the web content of the institution and its depth of research work.

Among the best public universities, the University of Nairobi has continued to lead in East Africa for many years as the best university. Kenyatta University has improved to the second position in Kenya.

Kenya has over 80 chartered public and private universities offering various degree programs.

Top 100 Ranking of Best Universities and Colleges in Kenya 2021

The University of Nairobi still leads in Kenya as Egerton beats Kenyatta University to rank second. JKUAT moves to position 5 while the Technical University of Kenya beats giants to rank 6th place from position 22 in last year.

Here is a list of rankings of the top 100 best universities and colleges in Kenya, from the top best going downwards, according to Webometrics rankings;

Kenya Rank	World Rank	University/ College
1	1052	University of Nairobi
2	1878	Egerton University
3	1913	Kenyatta University
4	2147	Moi University
5	2151	Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
6	3845	Technical University of Kenya
7	4005	Maseno University
8	4170	Strathmore University Nairobi
9	5085	Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
10	5265	University of Embu
11	5362	Murang’a University of Technology
12	5704	United States International University
13	6287	Daystar University
14	7261	Machakos University
15	7524	South Eastern Kenya University
16	7634	Mount Kenya University
17	8647	Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (Kimathi University College of Technology)
18	8657	Kibabii University
19	8917	Masai Mara University
20	9009	Pwani University
21	9143	Kenya Medical Training College
22	9344	Kisii University
23	9757	University of Eldoret
24	10068	Kabarak University
25	10137	Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology (Bondo University College)
26	10168	Kenya Methodist University
27	10325	African Virtual University
28	10617	Meru University of Science & Technology
29	10705	Catholic University of Eastern Africa
30	11116	Saint Paul’s University Limuru
31	12101	Karatina University
32	12396	Chuka University
33	12753	East Africa Institute of Certified Studies Nairobi
34	12813	Rongo University
35	13073	Africa Nazarene University
36	13524	Amani College
37	13922	Technical University of Mombasa (Mombasa Polytechnic University College)
38	13983	Laikipia University
39	14497	Kenya Forestry Research Institute
40	14559	KCA University
41	14559	Kenia Institute of Management
42	14785	Hi tec Institute of Professional Studies Mombasa CBD
43	14953	University of Eastern Africa Baraton
44	15096	Zetech University
45	15234	Multimedia University of Kenya
46	15278	University of Kabianga
47	15296	Africa International University (Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology)
48	16230	Riara University
49	16429	Kenya School of Government
50	16454	Pan Africa Christian University
51	16483	Adventist University of Africa
52	16637	Management University of Africa
53	16655	Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
54	17111	Rift Valley Technical Training Institute Eldoret
55	17433	Co-operative University of Kenya
56	17659	Tangaza University College
57	17692	East African School of Aviation Embakasi Nairobi
58	18009	Great Lakes University of Kisumu
59	18079	Kirinyaga University
60	18464	Kenya School of Monetary Studies Ruaraka
61	18766	Kiriri Women’s University of Science & Technology
62	18839	Umma University
63	18897	Presbyterian University of East Africa
64	18897	Amref International University
65	19333	Railway Training Institute Nairobi
66	19380	Taita Taveta University
67	19459	Kenya Technical Teachers College Gigiri
68	19514	Scott Christian University
69	19649	Gretsa University
70	19788	Kenya Utalii College Nairobi
71	19971	Computer Pride Training Centre Nairobi
72	20022	Michuki Technical Institute Muranga
73	20022	Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute
74	20693	Kisumu Polytechnic Makasembo
75	21285	Uzima University College
76	21712	The East African University Kitengela
77	21852	Institute of Advanced Technology Kenya
78	21910	Oshwal College Nairobi
79	21910	Pioneer International University
80	21975	Kenya Highlands University
81	22059	Kenya Water Institute South C Nairobi
82	22138	Computer Learning Centre Nairobi
83	22138	Rift Valley Institute of Science & Technology Nakuru
84	22427	KAG East University
85	22427	Nairobi Technical Training Institute
86	22427	Lukenya University
87	22504	Nairobi Institute of Technology
88	22814	Kenya Institute of Professional Studies Nairobi
89	22880	Kisii National Polytechnic
90	23295	Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
91	23478	African Institute of Research and Development Studies AIRADS College
92	23478	International Leadership University (Nairobi International School of Theology)
93	23735	Garissa University
94	23735	Maryknoll Institute of African Studies Nairobi
95	23824	Kenya Institute of Mass Communication Nairobi
96	23824	Machakos Institute of Technology
97	24382	Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute
98	24585	Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
99	24688	Kenya Aeronautical College Nairobi
100	24884	Kaiboi Technical Training Institute

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