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All universities in Kenya Public universities49
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6 Best Master's Universities in Kenya

University of Nairobi leads the 6 Master's universities in Kenya on research impact (958,420 citations). Next come Chuka University (#23 in Kenya) and Maasai Mara University (#24 in Kenya). The universities on this list offer 22 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Nairobi is cited most (958,420 citations).

Public, private and where they are

6 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 (4), Languages & Linguistics (3), Education (3) and Social Sciences & Psychology (3). The usual length is 1–2 years and 2 years. 77% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (95% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (95% of courses with a stated intake). Chuka University offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's in Kenya?

University of Nairobi (#1 in Kenya), Chuka University (#23 in Kenya) and Maasai Mara University (#24 in Kenya) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's in Kenya?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's course take in Kenya?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Master's courses start in Kenya?

Fall is the main intake — 95% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's courses in Kenya?

Chuka University, with 6, ahead of Scott Christian University (5).

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