List of private universities in Kenya
Riara University
Riara University, being a well-endowed institution of higher learning and among the best in Kenya, offers various programmes. One can go for undergraduate, diploma, certificate, and short courses offered by the university.
These courses are offered in different schools which are equipped with the resources and highly qualified faculty to instil sufficient knowledge to students.
Contact details
Phone : (+254) 703 038 000
Emails: info@riarauniversity.ac.ke | admissions@riarauniversity.ac.ke
Address: Mbagathi Way P.O. Box 49940 – 00100
Strathmore University
Strathmore University is preferred by most of the students in Kenya. This may be because of, among other things, its top ranked business school, its accommodation of all races in the country, the co-curricular activities offered, and the scholarships that arise from the same. It is no wonder then that Strathmore tops our list. If you want to know know the criteria of admission into Strathmore University, visit the university’s official website
Contact details
Phone: (+254) (0)703-034000/200/300 +254) (0) 730-734000/200/300
Email: info@strathmore.edu
Address: Ole Sangale Road, off Langata Road, in Madaraka Estate.
Daystar University
Daystar University is preferred by many students in Kenya as it has the reputation of producing some of the best graduates in communication-related courses. Daystar University is considered as one of the best universities located in East Africa. This University may be among the best private universities in Kenya due to the large influence of Christianity in its background. In order to know more about the Daystar University and the admission criteria, visit their official website.
Contact details
Address: P. O. Box 44400-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: 0709 972 000 | 0724 256 408 | 0724 256 409
PR Line: 0716170198
Marketing line: 0716170313
Email: admissions@daystar.ac.ke | starsmade@daystar.ac.ke
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa comes in third place in the top 10 university list in Kenya. The Catholic University has the goal of promoting community service, teaching, and research under the intellectual tradition of the Catholic Church. This is one university that strongly uphold morality among its students. This may be one of the factors involved in its high ranking. If you want to know the admission requirements of this university, visit the official website of the university.
Contact details
Address: P.O. Box 62157 – 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: admissions@cuea.edu
Mobile: +(254) 724-253733/4
Mobile: +(254) 722-509811
United States International University
United States International University provides the best courses in the International Relation programs. The university has a reputation for producing the best graduates in International Relation courses who are currently working with some of the world’s best organization. There are few entrance requirements which you have to meet to get admission at this university. The criteria is given at the official website of the university.
Contact details
Address: United States International University – Africa Off USIU Road, Off Thika Road (Exit 7), P. O. Box 14634 – 00800, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa.
Telephone: +254.730.116.000 +254.730.116.690 +254.730.116.300 +254.730.116.522 +254.730.116.518
Email: info@usiu.ac.ke / admit@usiu.ac.ke
Kenya Methodist University
Kenya Methodist University offers a great range of IT courses. Many students seek admission in this university as it offers quality IT courses along with qualified educational facilities. The mission of the Kenya Methodist University is to become the best Christian university throughout the world. To obtain admission into the university, you have to meet the criteria which you can get on the official website of the university.
Contact Details
Address: P.O. Box 267 Meru 60200 Meru, Kenya
Email: info@kemu.ac.ke
Phone: 064-3131279/3131097 / 020-2118430/26
Fax: 064-30162
Mobile: +254724256162 / +254734310655
Mount Kenya University
Mount Kenya University is located in the Thika town of Nairobi. The Mount Kenya University provides a huge range of professional and academic courses. The university also offers courses and programs in different flexible modes like weekend classes, virtual learning, school-based, and evening classes.
Contact details
Address: P. O. Box 342-01000, Thika, Kenya
Tel: +254 672 820 000 / 0709 153 000
Complaints: 0709 153 200
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton is situated about 50 km away from the town of Eldoret in Kenya. The Seventh Day Adventist university offers several degree courses, graduate programs, and postgraduate programs in the educational sector, agricultural sector, Information Technology sector, business sector, and humanities. Different courses have different criteria when it comes to admission requirements.
Contact details
Address: University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, P.O. Box 2500-30100, Eldoret, Kenya
Phone: +254 719617586(info), +254 721 423592, +254 731 793934(Admission)
Email: info@ueab.ac.ke
Africa Nazarene University
African Nazarene University is popular for producing graduates who uphold character and integrity of heart. The university has a reputation in providing quality leaders.
Contact details
Address: Main Campus-Rongai
Phone: 254-020 – 2527170/1/3/4, 0733-874111, 0703-970525
Nairobi Campus: Agrho House Building:
Tel 020-2210280/6
Cell: 0775-515057, 0770-723257
P.O. Box 53067, Nairobi 00200, Kenya.
E-mail: admissions@anu.ac.ke,
website: www.anu.ac.ke
