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9 Best Computer Science & IT Universities in Kenya

Of the 9 Computer Science & IT universities in Kenya, Moi University ranks highest on research impact (247,328 citations). Next come Technical University of Mombasa (#13 in Kenya) and United States International University (#19 in Kenya). Across the whole list there are 36 courses to choose from.

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#19 in Kenya Kenya

United States International University

Public University · 6 courses in Computer Science & IT

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#19 in Kenya · by research impact
11,927 citations · h-index 47
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#45 in Kenya Kenya

Kiriri Womens University of Science and Technology

Public University · 7 courses in Computer Science & IT

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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: Moi University is cited most (247,328 citations).

Public, private and where they are

9 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Chuka University, founded in 2007. Africa Nazarene University is the largest, with 4,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 20 bachelor's, 9 diploma, 3 master's and 2 foundation. Within the subject, the largest areas are Information Technology (11), Computer Science & IT (9), Computer Science (9) and Information Systems (3). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 92% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (91% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (82% of courses with a stated intake). Scott Christian University offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Kenya for Computer Science & IT?

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 Computer Science & IT in Kenya?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Computer Science & IT course take in Kenya?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Computer Science & IT courses start in Kenya?

Spring is the main intake — 91% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Computer Science & IT courses in Kenya?

Scott Christian University, with 7, ahead of Kiriri Womens University of Science and Technology (7).

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