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6 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in Kenya

Of the 6 Social Sciences & Psychology universities in Kenya, Moi University ranks highest on research impact (247,328 citations). Technical University of Mombasa (#13 in Kenya) and Chuka University (#23 in Kenya) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 38 matching courses between them.

6 universities · ranked best first

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2Top pick
TU Technical University of Mombasa logo
#13 in Kenya Kenya

Technical University of Mombasa

Public University · 4 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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2013Founded
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—International
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#13 in Kenya · by research impact
24,052 citations · h-index 68
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3Top pick
CU Chuka University logo
#23 in Kenya Kenya

Chuka University

Public University · 6 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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2007Founded
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—International
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#23 in Kenya · by research impact
10,971 citations · h-index 44
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4Ranked
MM Maasai Mara University logo
#24 in Kenya Kenya

Maasai Mara University

Public University · 10 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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—International
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#24 in Kenya · by research impact
10,808 citations · h-index 55
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5Ranked
SC Scott Christian University logo
#42 in Kenya Kenya

Scott Christian University

Public University · 6 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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#42 in Kenya · by research impact
1,156 citations · h-index 20
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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 247,328 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.

What the courses look like

By level: 25 bachelor's, 5 diploma, 4 phd / doctorate and 3 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 84% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (89% of courses with a stated intake). Maasai Mara University offers the widest choice, with 10 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Kenya for Social Sciences & Psychology?

Moi University (#2 in Kenya), Technical University of Mombasa (#13 in Kenya) and Chuka University (#23 in Kenya) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Social Sciences & Psychology in Kenya?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Social Sciences & Psychology course take in Kenya?

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

When do Social Sciences & Psychology 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 Social Sciences & Psychology courses in Kenya?

Maasai Mara University, with 10, ahead of Moi University (9).

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