The Commission for Higher Education is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal, established by an Act of Parliament, the Universities Act (Cap.210B) of 1985. The Commission is mandated to make better provisions for the advancement of University education in Kenya and for connected purposes.

This Portal contains all the information for foreign students wishing to study in Kenya and a searchable database on all University programmes provided by Universities in Kenya.


Studying In Kenya

Information and referral for people who would like to pursue their higher studies in Kenya; consult our Directory of Universities.

Universities that are recognized, authorized or approved by the Commission

Public Univeristies
These are universities, established by Act of Parliament and largely supported from public funds.

• University of Nairobi Established in 1970
• Moi University Established in 1985
• Kenyatta University Established in 1985
• Egerton University Established in 1987
• Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Established in 1994
• Maseno University Established in 2000
• Western University College of Science and Technology Established in 2002
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