Universities in Nairobi, Kenya
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Nairobi
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Scimago Institutions Rankings updated with University of Nairobi ranked highest among 2 listed universities in Nairobi.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: Urap published most recent results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. University of Nairobi achieves position 1113.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: Latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK. University of Nairobi in position #1051.
  • 27 Oct, 2023: Publication of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering). University of Nairobi with highest ranking among universities in Nairobi ranked #401.

Rankings of universities in Nairobi, Kenya 2024

  • #1 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #2037 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 8 more rankings of University of Nairobi and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

#2
Kenya

Technical University of Kenya

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  • #5 
  • #4208 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #6 
  • #3865 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#3
Kenya

Catholic University of Eastern Africa

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  • #8 
  • #5738 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]


#4
Kenya

United States International University

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  • #9 
  • #6032 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#5
Kenya

Daystar University

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  • #10 
  • #6149 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#6
Kenya

Strathmore University

  • #5 
  • #3613 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#7
Kenya

Africa Nazarene University


#8
Kenya

Pan Africa Christian University

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#9
Kenya

KCA University

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#10
Kenya

Africa International University


#11
Kenya

Management University of Africa


#12
Kenya

Pioneer International University


Highest subject rankings of universities in Nairobi

Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#451 
University of Nairobi
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#914 
University of Nairobi

Nairobi Key Facts for International Students

6 out of 12 Universities in Nairobi Ranked in at least one ranking

11 Different Rankings list Universities in Nairobi (9 institution and 2 subject rankings)

Population: 2751000

Time: GMT +3

District/province: Nairobi Area,

Living costs for students in Nairobi:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 59* (41% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 51* (49% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 56* (44% cheaper than London)
  • Plug Type G
    • Residential voltage: 240 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%

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Urap

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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