Webometric has released the latest 2017 rankings of the top 100 best universities, colleges and training institutes in Kenya. The ranking place University of Nairobi, Moi University, Egerton University, Kenyatta University and Jkuat at the top. Strathmore comes on top as the best private university in Kenya.  UON also beat Makerere University to emerge the best in East Africa (For 2018 Rankings check this page)

Which Methodology does Webometric use to Rank Universities?
Webometrics ranking is the largest  and most trusted academic ranking of universities and colleges in the world.  The rankings depend on independent and  scientific exercise performed by the Cybermetrics Lab. Learn More about webometrics here

Specific Indicator of its Rankings include;

• Web indicators and presence
• Number of  electronic journals and repositories
• Scholar activity on the Web

Top best 100 Universities in Kenya, 2017

1. University of Nairobi
2. Moi University
3. Egerton University
4. Kenyatta University
5. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
6. Maseno University
7. Strathmore University Nairobi
8. Catholic University of Eastern Africa
9. Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
10. Kenya Medical Training College
11. South Eastern Kenya University
12. Kenya Methodist University
13. United States International University
14. Mount Kenya University
15. Pwani University
16. Technical University of Kenya
17. Michuki Technical Institute Muranga
18. African Virtual University
19. Zetech University
20. Technical University of Mombasa
21. Maasai Mara University
22. Daystar University
23. University of Eastern Africa Baraton
24. Saint Paul’s University
25. Karatina University
26. Kabarak University
27. Eldoret University
28. Kisii University
29. Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
30. KCA University
31. Pan Africa Christian University
32. Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
33. Kenya School of Government
34. Meru University of Science & Technology
35. Kenya Forestry Research Institute
36. Railway Training Institute Nairobi
37. Embu University College
38. Africa Nazarene University
39. International School of Kenya
40. Amani College
41. Tangaza University College
42. Rongo University College
43. University of Kabianga
44. Multimedia University of Kenya
45. Kenia Institute of Management
46. Adventist University of Africa
47. East African School of Aviation Embakasi Nairobi
48. Chuka University
49. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology (Bondo University College)
50. Laikipia University
51. Riara University
52. Nairobi Institute of Technology
53. Taita Taveta University College
54. Great Lakes University of Kisumu
55. Scott Christian University
56. Inoorero University
57. Africa International University
58. Management University of Africa
59. Hi tec Institute of Professional Studies Mombasa CBD
60. Rift Valley Institute of Science & Technology Nakuru
61. Kenya Utalii College Nairobi
62. Kenya School of Monetary Studies Ruaraka
63. Kibabii University
64. Co-operative University of Kenya
65. Machakos University College
66. Presbyterian University of East Africa
67. Gretsa University
68. Kirinyaga University College
69. Murang’a University College
70. Maryknoll Institute of African Studies Nairobi
71. The East African University Kitengela
72. Rift Valley Technical Training Institute Eldoret
73. East Africa School of Management
74. Institute of Advanced Technology Kenya
75. Regional Centre for Tourism and Foreign languages
76. Computer Pride Training Centre Nairobi
77. Kenya Highlands Evangelical University
78. Kenya Technical Teachers College Gigiri
79. Umma University
80. International Leadership University
81. Oshwal College Nairobi
82. Uzima University College
83. Cornerstone Training Institute Nairobi
84. Nakuru Training Institute
85. Pioneer International University
86. Star College of Management Sciences Nairobi
87. Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
88. Kenya Water Institute South C Nairobi
89. Computer Learning Centre Nairobi
90. Technical Training Institute Mombasa
91. Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute Riruta Nairobi
92. Kisumu Polytechnic Makasembo Kisumu
93. Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute
94. Kaiboi Technical Training Institute
95. Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology Kisumu
96. Tom Mboya Labour College Kisumu
97. ICT College Thika
98. Kenya Aeronautical College Nairobi
99. Riccatti Business College
100. Machakos Institute of Technology

(For 2018 Rankings check this page)

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