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All universities in Kenya Public universities49
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8 Best Public Bachelor's Universities in Kenya

Of the 8 Public Bachelor's universities in Kenya, University of Nairobi ranks highest on research impact (958,420 citations). It is followed by Moi University (#2 in Kenya) and Technical University of Mombasa (#13 in Kenya). The universities on this list offer 149 matching courses between them.

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3Top pick
TU Technical University of Mombasa logo
#13 in Kenya Kenya

Technical University of Mombasa

Public University · 24 courses in Bachelor's

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#13 in Kenya · by research impact
24,052 citations · h-index 68
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5Ranked
MM Maasai Mara University logo
#24 in Kenya Kenya

Maasai Mara University

Public University · 16 courses in Bachelor's

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#24 in Kenya · by research impact
10,808 citations · h-index 55
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7Ranked
SC Scott Christian University logo
#42 in Kenya Kenya

Scott Christian University

Public University · 11 courses in Bachelor's

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#42 in Kenya · by research impact
1,156 citations · h-index 20
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8Ranked
KW Kiriri Womens University of Science and Technology logo
#45 in Kenya Kenya

Kiriri Womens University of Science and Technology

Public University · 10 courses in Bachelor's

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#45 in Kenya · by research impact
251 citations · h-index 10
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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

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

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Business & Management (28), Social Sciences & Psychology (25), Education (16) and Computer Science & IT (12). The usual length is 4 years and 1 year. 93% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Moi University offers the widest choice, with 68 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Kenya for Public Bachelor's?

University of Nairobi (#1 in Kenya), Moi University (#2 in Kenya) and Technical University of Mombasa (#13 in Kenya) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Bachelor's in Kenya?

8 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Bachelor's course take in Kenya?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1 year the next most common.

When do Public Bachelor's 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 Public Bachelor's courses in Kenya?

Moi University, with 68, ahead of Technical University of Mombasa (24).

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