Moi University

🇰🇪 Kenya 4-Year University

Global #2261 Kenya #4

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Institution Info

Founded: 1984
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 31,723 students
Website: https://www.mu.ac.ke/index.php/en/

About

Moi University is a higher education institution in Kenya, founded in 1984. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is among the top 10 universities in Kenya. The university has approximately 32K students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #2261 · Ranked	64,91

Research Output via OpenAlex

158

h-index

218,091

Citations

8,736

Publications

4,066

i10-index

1,33

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Motto

"Foundation of Knowledge"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moi University's global ranking?

Moi University is ranked #2,261 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Kenya, it holds the #4 position.

When was Moi University founded?

Moi University was founded in 1984, making it 42 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Kenya.

How many students attend Moi University?

Moi University has a student body of approximately 31,723 students.

What is Moi University's research output?

Moi University has produced 8,736 research publications with 218,091 total citations and an h-index of 158, according to OpenAlex data.