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4 Best Diploma Universities in Kenya

Of the 4 Diploma universities in Kenya, Chuka University ranks highest on research impact (10,971 citations). Next come Daystar University (#32 in Kenya) and Scott Christian University (#42 in Kenya). Across the whole list there are 49 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Chuka University is cited most (10,971 citations).

Public, private and where they are

4 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Daystar University, founded in 1964.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Business & Management (18), Education (7), Computer Science & IT (7) and Social Sciences & Psychology (5). The usual length is 2 years and 6 Months. 61% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Scott Christian University offers the widest choice, with 30 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Diploma in Kenya?

Chuka University (#23 in Kenya), Daystar University (#32 in Kenya) and Scott Christian University (#42 in Kenya) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Diploma in Kenya?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Diploma course take in Kenya?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 6 Months the next most common.

When do Diploma courses start in Kenya?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Diploma courses in Kenya?

Scott Christian University, with 30, ahead of Kiriri Womens University of Science and Technology (14).

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