How many universities and colleges are there in Kiambu County?

276 on the register: 253 tvet institutions, 16 universities, 7 teacher training colleges. 70 are public and 200 private, and 6 have no owner stated.

Which sub-county in Kiambu County has the most universities and colleges?

Sub-county not recorded, with 228.

How does Kiambu compare with the rest of Kenya?

Kiambu County has 276 of the 4,160 universities and colleges on the register (6.6%), which puts it 2nd of 47 counties.

Is this the full list, and how current is it?

It is every university or college on the Ministry of Education's 2016 school list and the 2010 EMIS list, which is the most complete public register there is. Schools opened or closed since may be missing or still listed. Owners can add or correct their own page.

Universities and colleges in Kiambu County

276 universities and colleges in Kiambu County, 6.6% of the 4,160 in Kenya and 2nd of 47 counties. Sub-county not recorded has the most, with 228. That is 253 tvet institutions, 16 universities, 7 teacher training colleges. Counted from the Ministry of Education register, not guessed.

25% public

72% private

Universities and colleges

276

6.6% of the 4,160 in Kenya

Public

owner stated as public

Private

200

owner stated as private

Sub-counties with one

of 12 in the county

Universities and colleges in Kiambu by level

TVET institutions253 · 92%
Universities16 · 6%
Teacher training colleges7 · 3%

Source: Ministry of Education school register, 2016 and 2010.

Universities and colleges by sub-county

The 10 sub-counties with the most. Every sub-county is a heading in the list below.

Sub-county not recorded228
Thika Town10
Ruiru7
Limuru6
Juja4
Kabete4
Kikuyu4
Gatundu North3
Githunguri3
Kiambu3

Source: Ministry of Education school register, 2016 and 2010.

Every university or college in Kiambu County

276, by sub-county.

Universities and colleges in Kiambu County
School	Level	Owner
Sub-county not recorded 228
Aberdare Institute Of Business Studies And Catering	TVET	private
Aberdares School of Music and Performing Arts	TVET	private
Abi East African Institute Of Welding	TVET	private
Accquest Training Institute	TVET	private
African Milling School	TVET	private
Africana College Of Professionals	TVET	private
Alika Medical Training College	TVET	private
Alpha Business College	TVET	private
Amboseli Institute Of Hospitality And Technology - Thika	TVET	private
Arizona International College Thika	TVET	private
Arlyn School of Cosmetology	TVET	private
Beta Care Training Institute	TVET	private
BIPS Technical College	TVET	private
Bishop Njuguna Training College	TVET	private
Brainsway Business College	TVET	private
Breeway Technical College	TVET	private
Brighter Minds Technical and Vocational College	TVET	private
Brilliant Institute Of Professional Studies	TVET	private
Brooke Wood Institute of Professional Studies	TVET	private
Candy College of Beauty and Applied Sciences - Ruaka	TVET	private
Capdev Institute	TVET	private
Cascade Institute	TVET	private
Certitude Digital Training Center	TVET	private
Chania Medical Training College	TVET	private
Chania Training Institute	TVET	private
Christian Industrial Training College - Thika	TVET	private
Clarence Matheny Bible College	TVET	private
Climax Beauty College	TVET	private
College Of Fitness And Sports Kenya	TVET	private
College Of Sustainable Agriculture For Eastern Africa	TVET	private
Compaq Computer College	TVET	private
Comtech College	TVET	private
Crop Nutrition Training Centre	TVET	private
Dykaan College - Githurai Campus	TVET	private
Dykaan College - Juja	TVET	private
East African Institute Of Homecare Management	TVET	private
Equip Africa Institute - Thika Center	TVET	private
Excel Institute Of Professionals	TVET	private
Experts Business College	TVET	private
Fanisi Technical Training College	TVET	private
Finetune School Of Music	TVET	private
Fire and Rescue Training Centre Kenya (FIRETRACK)	TVET	public
Focus Dream Vocational And Technical Training College	TVET	private
Frontlearn Institute Of Technology	TVET	private
Gakeo College Of Business Studies	TVET	private
Gakoe Vocational Training Center - Kiambu	TVET	public
Gakuyo Technical College	TVET	private
Garrison Technical Training College	TVET	private
Gathage Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Gatundu South Technical And Vocational College	TVET	public
Gatundu Town Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Gekan Training College	TVET	private
Githunguri Technical And Vocational College	TVET	public
Githurai Institute of Business Studies	TVET	private
Gitiha Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Gituamba Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Global Institute Of Computers And Engineering Studies - Githunguri	TVET	private
Gocare Training Institute � Thika Road Campus	TVET	private
Gorgeous Technical Institute	TVET	private
Goshen Medical & Technical College	TVET	private
Green Appoh Beauty College	TVET	private
Gretsa Institute Of Technical And Professional Studies	TVET	private
Havard Institute Of Development Studies	TVET	private
Hemland College Of Professional And Technical Studies - Kigio	TVET	private
Hemland College Of Professional And Technical Studies - Thika Arcade	TVET	private
Heroes Institute of Technical Studies	TVET	private
Hewitt and Bennet International College - Thika	TVET	private
Higher Ground Vocational Training Institute	TVET	private
Highlands State College - Thika	TVET	private
Hoface International Medical and Technical Training College	TVET	private
Homeboyz Training Institute	TVET	private
Ics Technical College -Thika	TVET	private
Ict College	TVET	private
Imperial College Of Medical And Health Sciences	TVET	private
Institute Of Neo Technology And Business Management	TVET	private
James Flavian College of Business Studies and Technology	TVET	private
Jfc Munene College Of Health Sciences	TVET	private
Jodan College Of Technology - Thika	TVET	private
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology TVET Institute	University	public
Juja College Of Accountancy	TVET	private
Juwam International Training College	TVET	private
Kagumo - Ini Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Kairi Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Kairo College of Leadership and Hospitality	TVET	private
Kamirithu Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Kanjuku Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Kanyariri Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Karatu Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Keiway Mining And Technology College	TVET	private
Kena Institute Of Technology And Hospitality	TVET	private
Kenema College Of Professional Studies	TVET	private
Kenya Baptist Theological College	TVET	private
Kenya Institute Of Business And Counselling Studies (Kibco) - Thika	TVET	private
Kenya Institute Of Management Thika Branch	TVET	private
Kenya Institute Of Organic Farming	TVET	private
Kenya School Of Agriculture - Songa Mbele	TVET	public
Kenya School Of Medical Science And Technology	TVET	private
Kenya School Of Medical Science Andtechnology - Thika Town	TVET	private
Kenya Ymca College Of Agriculture And Technology	TVET	private
Khenaan Technical Training College	TVET	private
Kiambu County Institute Of Management	TVET	private
Kiambu Institute Of Business Studies	TVET	private
Kiambu Institute Of Computer Engineering	TVET	private
Kiambu Institute Of Hotels And Catering	TVET	private
Kijabe College Of Health Science	TVET	private
Kilimambogo Highways Building Technology Institute	TVET	private
Kimlea Hospitality Training College	TVET	private
Kinoo Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Kirangari Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Kismet international College	TVET	private
Kivuli College	TVET	private
Kolping Technical and Vocational Training Center	TVET	private
Krones Lcs Center East Africa	TVET	private
Kwihota Vocationaltraining Center	TVET	public
La-winn Technical Training Institute	TVET	private
Lari Technical And Vocational College	TVET	public
Lenmac Leadership Training Centre	TVET	private
Leonard Fox Theology Training College	TVET	private
Libu Training Institute	TVET	private
Liit Technical College	TVET	private
Lio College	TVET	private
Lodams College	TVET	private
Luddoc Skills for Life Technical Institute	TVET	private
Makongeni Educational Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Mama Ngina University College	University	public
Mama Ngina University TVET Centre	TVET	public
Mangu Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Mbichi Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Medelite Training Institute	TVET	private
Melbren Healthcare Training College	TVET	private
Mercy Care Training Centre	TVET	private
Mercylife college	TVET	private
Milescollege	TVET	private
Milestone Institute Of Professional Studies	TVET	private
Mips Technical College	TVET	private
Miramar International College	TVET	private
Modecai Technical and Vocational Training College	TVET	private
Mount Kenya University	University	private
Mountain Institute of Business and Technical Studies	TVET	private
Muchatha Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Muguga Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Mukeu Youth Polytechnic	TVET	public
Munyu - Ini Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Munyu Institute Of Technology	TVET	private
Mwongozo Medical and Technical College	TVET	private
Nachu Technical And Vocational College	TVET	public
Nagrego Technical Training College	TVET	private
Nairobi Institute Of Business Studies	TVET	private
Nairobi Institute Of Business Studies(Nibs) - Thika Campus	TVET	private
Nairobi Institute Of E - Commerce	TVET	private
Nawili Vocatioal and Technical Training Centre	TVET	private
Ndenderu Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Ndumberi Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Nessuit Healthcare Training College	TVET	private
Ngecha Vtc	TVET	public
Nyaga Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Nyanduma Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Oakwood Training Institute	TVET	private
P.C.E.A Kikuyu Hospital School Of Nursing	TVET	private
Pace International Training Institute	TVET	private
PADA Institute of Security Studies	TVET	private
Palazzolo Technical And Vocational Training Institute	TVET	private
Perfect Ten Hair And Beauty College	TVET	private
Petanns Institute Of Business Studies - Limuru	TVET	private
Petanns Technical Training Institute	TVET	private
Pixels Institute Of Technology	TVET	private
Premier Professional Institute - Limuru	TVET	private
Premier Professional Institute - Ruaka	TVET	private
Presbyterian University of East Africa	University	private
Pretata Institute of Professional Studies - Thika	TVET	private
PUEA TVET Institute	TVET	private
Radiance Training Institute	TVET	private
Raynata Institute Of Hotels And Catering	TVET	private
Reward College Of Technology	TVET	private
Riabai Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Riuki Youth Polytechnic	TVET	public
Rosana Training Institute	TVET	private
Royal County College Of Technology	TVET	private
Royal Kings Training Institute	TVET	private
Ruiru College Of Catering And Management Studies	TVET	private
Ruiru Institute Of Business Studies	TVET	private
Ruiru Technical and Vocational College	TVET	public
Ruiru Township Training Center	TVET	public
Sisters Of Mercy Commercial College	TVET	private
Sivana Training College	TVET	private
Skymo Creative Training Institute	TVET	private
Skynet Business College - Limuru	TVET	private
Skyview International Technical Training Institute	TVET	private
Spackle College Of Hair Design And Beauty	TVET	private
St Bosco Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
St Kizito Vocational Training Institute - Githurai	TVET	private
St Peter's orthopaedics Medical Training Centre	TVET	private
St. Dominics Technical and Agricultural Training Institute	TVET	private
St. Joseph The Worker Thuita Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
St. Paul’s University TVET Institute - Limuru Campus	TVET	private
St. Pauls University	University	private
St. Theresa Kanyoni Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Starehe Technical Training College	TVET	private
Starwan Technical Institute	TVET	private
Stylush Hair and Beauty College	TVET	private
Tante African Studios Vocational Training Centre	TVET	private
The Kiambu National Polytechnic	TVET	public
The Toolkit Iskills	TVET	private
Theophilus Theological Institute	TVET	private
Thika College Of Exellence	TVET	private
Thika Institute Of Business Studies - Highway Campus	TVET	private
Thika Institute Of Computers	TVET	private
Thika Road Technical Training Institute	TVET	private
Thika School Of Medical And Health Sciences - Kiambu	TVET	private
Thika Talents Technical College	TVET	private
Thogoto Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Tonic Institute	TVET	private
Transafric Accountancy And Management College	TVET	private
Tricent College of Medical Science and Technology - Thika	TVET	private
Tricent School Of Medical And Health Sciences - Juja	TVET	private
Trident School Of Technical And Professional Studies - Thika Campus	TVET	private
Uhai Christian College (UCC)	TVET	private
Umma University TVET Institute	TVET	private
Uthiru Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Vera Beauty & Fashion College - Thika	TVET	private
Victory Digital College	TVET	private
Vitec Training Institution	TVET	private
Wakanda Technical Training Institute	TVET	private
Waruhiu Agricultural Training Center	TVET	public
Wood Green Training Institute	TVET	private
Yashica Training College	TVET	private
Zabibu Disability Technical And Vocational Training Institute	TVET	private
Zabibu Technical And Vocational Training Institute	TVET	private
Gatundu North 3
Kairi Youth Polytechnic	TVET	public
Kamunyaka Central Polytechnic	TVET	public
Mang'u Polytechnic	TVET	public
Gatundu South 2
Karai Youth Polytechnic	TVET	public
Kiganjo Youth Polytechnic	TVET	public
Githunguri 3
Githunguri Ecd Teachers College	Teacher training college	private
Ngewa Pride Centre	Teacher training college	public
Nyaga Youth Polytechnic	TVET	public
Juja 4
African Institute for Capacity Development	University	unknown
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agricultural Tech	University	public
Kihunguro Technical Training Institute	TVET	public
Pausti	University	unknown
Kabete 4
Kirangari Youth Polytechnic-Not Functioning	TVET	public
Premier Professional Institute	TVET	private
St. John Catholic Church Polytechnic	TVET	private
Vantage Ecd Teachers College	Teacher training college	private
Kiambaa 1
Sacred Heart Domestic Science & Training Institute	TVET	private
Kiambu 3
Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology	TVET	public
Ndumberi Youth Polytechnic	TVET	public
Word Of Faith Community College	TVET	private
Kikuyu 4
Kamangu Youth Polytechnic	TVET	public
Kerwa Polytechnic	TVET	private
Thogoto Teachers College	Teacher training college	public
University of Nairobi-Kikuyu Campus	University	public
Lari 1
Nyanduma Youth Poly	TVET	public
Limuru 6
Aic Guthairira Technical	TVET	private
Kamirithu Polytechnic	TVET	public
Kamirithu Youth Polytechnic	TVET	public
Limuru Technical And Vocational College	TVET	public
St. John Bosco Harambee Youth Center	TVET	public
St. Pauls Theological College	University	private
Ruiru 7
Alumni building	University	unknown
chinese_building	University	unknown
Comp1	University	unknown
Comp2	University	unknown
Kiriri Women's University	University	private
Liitle Star Ecd Training Centre	Teacher training college	private
St. Kizito Vti	TVET	public
Thika Town 10
Christian Industrial Training Centre	TVET	public
Gretsa University	University	private
International Centre Of Technology	TVET	private
Kenya Institute of Software Engineering	TVET	private
Kilimambogo Teachers College	Teacher training college	public
St. Luz College	Teacher training college	private
The Salvationarmy Variety Villag Training Center	TVET	private
Thika Institute of Technology	TVET	private
Thika Y.M.C.A V.T.C Youth Polytechnic	TVET	private
Wabeni Vocational Training Center	TVET	public

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Questions people ask about universities and colleges in Kiambu County

How many universities and colleges are there in Kiambu County?: 276 on the register: 253 tvet institutions, 16 universities, 7 teacher training colleges. 70 are public and 200 private, and 6 have no owner stated.
Which sub-county in Kiambu County has the most universities and colleges?: Sub-county not recorded, with 228.
How does Kiambu compare with the rest of Kenya?: Kiambu County has 276 of the 4,160 universities and colleges on the register (6.6%), which puts it 2nd of 47 counties.
Is this the full list, and how current is it?: It is every university or college on the Ministry of Education's 2016 school list and the 2010 EMIS list, which is the most complete public register there is. Schools opened or closed since may be missing or still listed. Owners can add or correct their own page.

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