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6 Best Engineering Universities in Kenya

Moi University leads the 6 Engineering universities in Kenya on research impact (246,404 citations). Next come Technical University of Mombasa (#13 in Kenya) and United States International University (#19 in Kenya). The universities on this list offer 15 matching courses between them.

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
MU Moi University logo
#2 in Kenya Kenya

Moi University

Public University · 6 courses in Engineering

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
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—International
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#2 in Kenya · by research impact
246,404 citations · h-index 166
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2Top pick
TU Technical University of Mombasa logo
#13 in Kenya Kenya

Technical University of Mombasa

Public University · 3 courses in Engineering

—Tuition (indicative)
2013Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#13 in Kenya · by research impact
22,136 citations · h-index 65
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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Moi University has the largest research record in this group, with 246,404 citations and an h-index of 166.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 6 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Chuka University, founded in 2007.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 13 bachelor's, 1 foundation and 1 diploma. Within the subject, the largest areas are Engineering (10), Civil Engineering (3), Telecommunications Engineering (1) and Textile Engineering (1). The usual length is 4 years and 8 semesters full-time. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (93% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (93% of courses with a stated intake). Moi University offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Engineering in Kenya?

Moi University (#2 in Kenya), Technical University of Mombasa (#13 in Kenya) and United States International University (#19 in Kenya) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Engineering in Kenya?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Engineering course take in Kenya?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 8 semesters full-time the next most common.

When do Engineering courses start in Kenya?

Fall is the main intake — 93% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Engineering courses in Kenya?

Moi University, with 6, ahead of Technical University of Mombasa (3).

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