UoN leads in ranking of top universities in Kenya

UNIRANKS, the world's leading platform for ranking and classifying higher education institutions has unveiled the 2023 list of top universities across the world.

Through the ranking, the US-based company aims to empower students by providing a comprehensive assessment of universities based on various criteria, including quality of education, student satisfaction, equality and inclusion, facilities, and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

With its data collection and analysis methods, which incorporate input from over 30,000 international universities and more than 2.5 million academics, UNIRANKS has introduced a new era of open ranking that prioritizes modern methodologies based on transparency and equality.

The ranking, which covers both public and private universities, offers valuable insights into the higher education landscape. It serves as a guide for students, parents, and education stakeholders, assisting them in making informed decisions about pursuing higher education and creating a knowledge-based society.

"The main objective of this classification is to empower students and provide a high-quality educational environment that respects human rights, ensuring the quality of the student's educational life in a knowledge-based society," states UNIRANKS on its website.

According to UNIRANKS' assessment, the top universities in Kenya have excelled in providing a high-quality educational environment that respects human rights and fosters academic growth.

These institutions have demonstrated their commitment to offering excellent education, ensuring student satisfaction, and contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals.

Leading the pack in the public university category is the University of Nairobi while in the private university sector, Strathmore University emerges as the top-ranked institution.

Other prominent institutions that secured positions within the top 20 include Kenyatta University, Moi University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, United States International University Africa (USIU-Africa), and Egerton University, among others.

University of Nairobi

Kenyatta University

Moi University

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Egerton University

Strathmore University

Maseno University

Technical University of Kenya

United States International University Africa

Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Mount Kenya University

DayStar University

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Kabarak University

Murang’a University of Technology

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology