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Kenyatta University
(KU)
About
Kenyatta University (KU) is a public university with its main campus in Nairobi, Kenya. It acquired the status of university in 1985, being the third university after University of Nairobi (1970) and Moi University (1984). As of October 2014, it was one of 23 public universities in the country.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1201 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 3 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 55,018
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 27.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 5%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2026 |
THE
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 801â1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Kenyatta University?
Kenyatta University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, THE Rank 1501+.
When was Kenyatta University founded?
Kenyatta University was founded in 1985.
What are the top subjects at Kenyatta University?
Top subjects at Kenyatta University include: Agriculture & Forestry, Life Sciences, Social Sciences.
Where is Kenyatta University located?
Kenyatta University is located in Nairobi, Kenya.