Webometric,the institution that ranks universities from top to bottom has released a list of top 100 best universities and colleges in Kenya for the year 2018.According to the institution, The University of Nairobi is the best overall,followed by Egerton University. Strathmore university emerged 7th overall best and the best among private universities.
A comprehensive list is as below:
| ranking | World Rank | University | Det. | Presence Rank* | Impact Rank* | Openness Rank* | Excellence Rank* |
| 1 | 874 | University of Nairobi | 4 | 726 | 985 | 1535 | |
| 2 | 1686 | Egerton University | 2099 | 607 | 4080 | 2757 | |
| 3 | 1707 | Kenyatta University | 78 | 1445 | 1237 | 2710 | |
| 4 | 1855 | Moi University | 1503 | 1810 | 2546 | 2406 | |
| 5 | 2629 | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology | 648 | 5217 | 2558 | 2805 | |
| 6 | 3771 | Maseno University | 6315 | 9877 | 2992 | 3480 | |
| 7 | 4539 | Strathmore University Nairobi | 427 | 5087 | 6831 | 4914 | |
| 8 | 5273 | South Eastern Kenya University | 724 | 6463 | 3325 | 5777 | |
| 9 | 5878 | Catholic University of Eastern Africa | 1776 | 11689 | 6322 | 4696 | |
| 10 | 5940 | Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology | 1541 | 13509 | 4410 | 4696 | |
| 11 | 6361 | Kenya Coast National Polytechnic | 3107 | 3060 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 12 | 6421 | United States International University | 595 | 8601 | 5628 | 5777 | |
| 13 | 7104 | Mount Kenya University | 351 | 10450 | 5596 | 5777 | |
| 14 | 7485 | Daystar University | 5086 | 11697 | 7017 | 5246 | |
| 15 | 7561 | Technical University of Kenya | 797 | 12421 | 3876 | 5777 | |
| 16 | 8045 | Kenya Medical Training College | 20651 | 6831 | 9593 | 5246 | |
| 17 | 8146 | Kenya Methodist University | 3862 | 9099 | 8001 | 5777 | |
| 18 | 9394 | Pwani University | 1008 | 15644 | 3221 | 5777 | |
| 19 | 9659 | African Virtual University | 12943 | 6931 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 20 | 9688 | Kenia Institute of Management | 2515 | 8082 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 21 | 9803 | Technical University of Mombasa (Mombasa Polytechnic University College) | 1271 | 13748 | 6077 | 5777 | |
| 22 | 10353 | University of Eastern Africa Baraton | 2345 | 13775 | 6498 | 5777 | |
| 23 | 10562 | University of Eldoret | 2116 | 15442 | 4940 | 5777 | |
| 24 | 10809 | Masai Mara University | 1495 | 15168 | 5879 | 5777 | |
| 25 | 10865 | Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (Kimathi University College of Technology) | 2947 | 14782 | 5947 | 5777 | |
| 26 | 11197 | Saint Paul’s University Limuru | 1692 | 15408 | 6088 | 5777 | |
| 27 | 11344 | Murang’a University of Technology | 2752 | 15513 | 5905 | 5777 | |
| 28 | 11386 | Kabarak University | 1493 | 13991 | 7824 | 5777 | |
| 29 | 11578 | KCA University | 1797 | 13887 | 8012 | 5777 | |
| 30 | 11605 | Embu University College | 3027 | 16548 | 4979 | 5777 | |
| 31 | 11695 | Meru University of Science & Technology | 2543 | 16800 | 4965 | 5777 | |
| 32 | 11838 | Michuki Technical Institute Muranga | 11053 | 9832 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 33 | 12174 | Kenya Forestry Research Institute | 15014 | 14259 | 7113 | 5777 | |
| 34 | 12537 | Africa Nazarene University | 19188 | 12611 | 8527 | 5777 | |
| 35 | 12559 | Karatina University | 2116 | 17672 | 5456 | 5777 | |
| 36 | 12691 | East African School of Aviation Embakasi Nairobi | 3494 | 11725 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 37 | 13210 | Pan Africa Christian University | 2743 | 16342 | 7698 | 5777 | |
| 38 | 13259 | Amani College | 13556 | 11556 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 39 | 13394 | Chuka University | 2756 | 15004 | 8791 | 5777 | |
| 40 | 13626 | Zetech University | 3474 | 12926 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 41 | 14121 | Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology (Bondo University College) | 737 | 17217 | 8417 | 5777 | |
| 42 | 14352 | Laikipia University | 23330 | 16587 | 6815 | 5777 | |
| 43 | 14522 | Machakos University | 3883 | 19045 | 6415 | 5777 | |
| 44 | 14632 | Kenya School of Government | 15065 | 13139 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 45 | 14749 | University of Kabianga | 11923 | 17491 | 7656 | 5777 | |
| 46 | 14777 | Riara University | 957 | 15168 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 47 | 14880 | Multimedia University of Kenya | 5109 | 15408 | 9323 | 5777 | |
| 48 | 15554 | Co-operative University of Kenya | 10421 | 19705 | 6482 | 5777 | |
| 49 | 16070 | Railway Training Institute Nairobi | 21697 | 14341 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 50 | 16150 | Nairobi Institute of Business Studies | 5212 | 16008 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 51 | 16815 | Africa International University (Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology) | 5073 | 16879 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 52 | 17196 | Taita Taveta University | 3813 | 19518 | 8868 | 5777 | |
| 53 | 17246 | Hi tec Institute of Professional Studies Mombasa CBD | 23313 | 15644 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 54 | 17313 | Management University of Africa | 5212 | 17491 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 55 | 17504 | Scott Christian University | 3716 | 17949 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 56 | 17570 | Great Lakes University of Kisumu | 18989 | 16587 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 57 | 17640 | Adventist University of Africa | 16335 | 16950 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 58 | 18127 | Star College of Management Sciences Nairobi | 14944 | 17723 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 59 | 18390 | Kenya School of Monetary Studies Ruaraka | 18572 | 17672 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 60 | 18609 | Kenya Utalii College Nairobi | 21266 | 17627 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 61 | 18813 | Tangaza University College | 21750 | 17862 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 62 | 19629 | Rift Valley Technical Training Institute Eldoret | 4738 | 20434 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 63 | 19977 | Presbyterian University of East Africa | 24405 | 18796 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 64 | 20110 | Gretsa University | 21002 | 19444 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 65 | 20156 | Umma University | 18901 | 20673 | 9323 | 5777 | |
| 66 | 20371 | Kirinyaga University | 4441 | 21241 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 67 | 20465 | Maryknoll Institute of African Studies Nairobi | 23831 | 19518 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 68 | 21639 | Rift Valley Institute of Science & Technology Nakuru | 8753 | 22231 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 69 | 21719 | Kenya Technical Teachers College Gigiri | 20584 | 21411 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 70 | 21770 | The East African University Kitengela | 4411 | 22743 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 71 | 21916 | Kibabii University | 5798 | 22743 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 72 | 21953 | Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute | 25795 | 20932 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 73 | 22424 | Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology | 15014 | 22637 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 74 | 22750 | Kenya Water Institute South C Nairobi | 22739 | 22337 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 75 | 22864 | Kisumu Polytechnic Makasembo | 23932 | 22337 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 76 | 23013 | Uzima University College | 20816 | 22847 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 77 | 23092 | Eagle Air Aviation College Ongata Rongai | 23686 | 22637 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 78 | 23190 | Nakuru Training Institute | 5234 | 24134 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 79 | 23218 | International Leadership University (Nairobi International School of Theology) | 23533 | 22847 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 80 | 23351 | Computer Learning Centre Nairobi | 19282 | 23417 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 81 | 23373 | Oshwal College Nairobi | 23178 | 23075 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 82 | 23636 | Institute of Advanced Technology Kenya | 21806 | 23518 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 83 | 23864 | Computer Pride Training Centre Nairobi | 23178 | 23640 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 84 | 23991 | Pioneer International University | 25179 | 23518 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 85 | 24026 | Cornerstone Training Institute Nairobi | 24802 | 23640 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 86 | 24026 | Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology Kisumu | 22752 | 23893 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 87 | 24060 | Kenya Aeronautical College Nairobi | 23102 | 23893 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 88 | 24074 | Machakos Institute of Technology | 25127 | 23640 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 89 | 24377 | Kaiboi Technical Training Institute | 22991 | 24254 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 90 | 24433 | ICT College Thika | 18741 | 24622 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 91 | 24585 | Tom Mboya Labour College Kisumu | 26808 | 23775 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 92 | 24665 | Lukenya University | 23596 | 24496 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 93 | 24700 | Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute | 25765 | 24254 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 94 | 24774 | Kenya Institute of Mass Communication Nairobi | 23673 | 24622 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 95 | 24925 | Riccatti Business College | 24021 | 24742 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 96 | 25058 | Eldoret Aviation Training Institute Eldoret | 26557 | 24496 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 97 | 25169 | Alphax College Eldoret | 26656 | 24622 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 98 | 25239 | Migori Teachers college | 25858 | 24997 | 9593 | 5777 | |
| 99 | 25322 | Rongo University | 21827 | 25596 | 9428 | 5777 | |
| 100 | 25526 | Kenya Institute of Professional Studies Nairobi | 23277 | 25473 | 9593 | 5777 |
If you need to pursue a diploma or degree in Kenya, don’t forget to consider this list. Ranking will help you identify the best institution to pursue quality education. What you may not know is that employers consider several things when employing graduates, one of them is the ranking of institution they pursued their studies from.
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