Kenyatta University
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Global #2015
Kenya #2
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1985
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Website
- https://www.ku.ac.ke/
About
Kenyatta University is a higher education institution in Kenya, founded in 1985. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is one of the top 3 universities in Kenya. It is part of Kenya's higher education landscape, which includes over 100 institutions across the country.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE | 2026 | THE #1809 · Ranked | 21.91 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #2015 · Ranked | 66.89 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
134
h-index
172,551
Citations
12,582
Publications
3,679
i10-index
0.73
Mean Citedness
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Motto
"Transforming Higher Education, Enhancing Lives"
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenyatta University is ranked #2,015 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Kenya, it holds the #2 position.
Kenyatta University was founded in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Kenya.
Kenyatta University has produced 12,582 research publications with 172,551 total citations and an h-index of 134, according to OpenAlex data.