How many universities and colleges are there in Nairobi County?

638 on the register: 580 tvet institutions, 46 universities, 12 teacher training colleges. 80 are public and 535 private, and 23 have no owner stated.

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

Sub-county not recorded, with 577.

How does Nairobi compare with the rest of Kenya?

Nairobi County has 638 of the 4,160 universities and colleges on the register (15.3%), which puts it 1st 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 Nairobi County

638 universities and colleges in Nairobi County, 15.3% of the 4,160 in Kenya and 1st of 47 counties. Sub-county not recorded has the most, with 577. That is 580 tvet institutions, 46 universities, 12 teacher training colleges. Counted from the Ministry of Education register, not guessed.

13% public

84% private

Universities and colleges

638

15.3% of the 4,160 in Kenya

Public

owner stated as public

Private

535

owner stated as private

Sub-counties with one

of 19 in the county

Universities and colleges in Nairobi by level

TVET institutions580 · 91%
Universities46 · 7%
Teacher training colleges12 · 2%

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.

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

Every university or college in Nairobi County

The first 300 of 638, by sub-county. The rest are on each sub-county's own page, linked in the headings.

Universities and colleges in Nairobi County
School	Level	Owner
Sub-county not recorded 577
AA Mobility and Road Safety Training Institute	TVET	private
Academy Of Graphic Technology	TVET	private
ACAI Institute of Technology	TVET	private
Acropolis College Of Medical And Professional Studies	TVET	private
Adapt Ability Africa Initiative Training Institute	TVET	private
Adia Training Centre	TVET	private
Advent College Of Technology	TVET	private
Afiagate Training Centre	TVET	private
Africa International University	University	private
Africa International University TVET Institute	TVET	private
African Film And Television Talent Training Institute	TVET	private
African Institute Of Research And Development Studies - Nairobi	TVET	private
Africanair Training Institute	TVET	private
Aic - Nairobi Training Centre	TVET	private
Aims College Of Business And Technology	TVET	private
Air Travel And Related Studies	TVET	private
Airswiss International College	TVET	private
Akdogan Glaszner German Training Institute	TVET	private
Albury Training Institute	TVET	private
Alice Italian Food Institute	TVET	private
Alison Caroline Institute	TVET	private
Alison Training Institute	TVET	private
All smiles Therapy Centre and Training Institute	TVET	private
Alliance Francaise	TVET	private
Almatec Institute Of Management Studies	TVET	private
Almers Training College	TVET	private
Amani Counseling And Training Institute	TVET	private
Amani Counselling Centre and Training Institute Nairobi CBD	TVET	private
Ambritch College Of Technology	TVET	private
Amity Global Institute	TVET	private
Amref International University	University	private
Amref Virtual Training School	TVET	private
Anatolia Language Training Centre	TVET	private
Angaza Empowerment Training Center	TVET	private
Angaza Lucky Summer Vocational Training College	TVET	private
Animal Health And Industry Training Institute (Ahiti) - Kabete	TVET	public
Apostles of Jesus Major Seminary	TVET	private
Arbeit’s Language Training Institute	TVET	private
Archdiocese Of Nairobi Kariobangi Women Promotion Training Institute	TVET	private
Artwork School of Design	TVET	private
Ashleys Hair And Beauty Academy	TVET	private
Atlas College	TVET	private
Avenue Healthcare Training College	TVET	private
Aviation College of Kenya	TVET	private
Azizi Hair And Beauty College	TVET	private
Bahati Vocational Training Centre	TVET	public
Balmer Technical Training Institute	TVET	private
Baraka Joy Pre-Sch Teachers College	Teacher training college	private
Barmisco Hospitality And Commercial Training Institute	TVET	private
Barton Training Institute	TVET	private
Bayyan Training Institute	TVET	private
Beam International Training Institute	TVET	private
Beauty Point College	TVET	private
Belmont International College	TVET	private
Bishop Kariuki Institute Of Management	TVET	private
Blaise Institute Of Business Studies	TVET	private
Bollington Training Institute	TVET	private
Boltech Training Institute	TVET	private
Boma International Hospitality College	TVET	private
Bonjour Institute	TVET	private
Brainspa Training Institute	TVET	private
Brand Institute of Forensics and Security	TVET	private
Breakthrough International Training College	TVET	private
Bridgeworld College	TVET	private
Brilliant Beauty College	TVET	private
Brooklyn Training Institute	TVET	private
Burgspitts Professional College	TVET	private
Buruburu Institute Of Fine Arts	TVET	private
Bywinnie Beauty Training Institute	TVET	private
Cakehearts International Hospitality Institute	TVET	private
Candy College of Beauty and Applied Sciences	TVET	private
CAP Youth Empowerment Institute - BURUBURU CENTRE	TVET	private
Carenic Training College	TVET	private
Carey Beauty College	TVET	private
Carlile College	TVET	private
Catherine Mcauleynursing School - Mater Hospital	TVET	private
Central Bank Of Kenya Institute Of Monetary Studies	TVET	public
Centre For Corporate Governance	TVET	private
Centre For Multiparty Democracy Institute Of Leadership And Governance	TVET	private
Centre For Tourism Training And Research	TVET	public
Centurion Training Institute of Tourism and Hospitality	TVET	private
Cfsk Institute Of Information And Communication Technology	TVET	private
Chemichemi Ya Uzima College	TVET	private
Chemilil PotoPoto VTC	TVET	public
Christian Industrial Training Centre - Nairobi	TVET	private
Citiscope Training Institute	TVET	private
Clinical Mastery Training Institute	TVET	private
Clinifine Training Institute	TVET	private
Clips School Of Hair Dressing And Beauty	TVET	private
Co-Operative University of Kenya	University	public
Code Blue Medical Training Institute	TVET	private
Cofa Institute Of Technology	TVET	private
College of Advanced Technology	TVET	private
College Of Human Resource Management	TVET	private
College Of Insurance	TVET	private
Computer Pride Training Centre	TVET	private
Consolata International University TVET Institute	TVET	private
Corat Africa Training Institute	TVET	private
Crownways Institute	TVET	private
Cytonn College Of Innovation And Entrepreneurship	TVET	private
Dandora Greenlight Vtc	TVET	public
Dangote Institute of Technology	TVET	private
Data Infinity Technology Training Institute	TVET	private
Datamedu Technical And Vocational Training Centre	TVET	private
Daughters Of Mary Help Of Christians College	TVET	private
Dawnrise Training Institute	TVET	private
Defence Forces Technical College (Deftec)	TVET	public
Delhi College	TVET	private
Delight Technical College	TVET	private
Dental Aptitude College	TVET	private
Dermal Training Institute	TVET	private
Diakonia Training Institute	TVET	private
Digiview Training Institute	TVET	private
Dignified Care Kenya	TVET	private
Diligent Vocational Training College	TVET	private
Dima College	TVET	private
Directorate Of Criminal Investigations Academy	TVET	public
Divine Skills Training College	TVET	private
Doan Education Institute	TVET	private
Docawood College and Vocational Training Centre	TVET	private
Don Bosco Virtual Training Institute	TVET	private
Dykaan College- Mwiki	TVET	private
Eagle Air Aviation College	TVET	private
East Africa College Of Tourism And Hospitality Management	TVET	private
East Africa Institute Of Professional Counseling	TVET	private
East Africa School Of Management	TVET	private
East African School Of Aviation	TVET	public
Eastlands College Of Technology	TVET	private
Eastleigh Youth Space Training Institute	TVET	private
Eastview Training Institute	TVET	private
Eclasa Medical Training College	TVET	private
Eden Training Institute And Therapy	TVET	private
Edulink International College	TVET	private
Elcare Training Institute	TVET	private
Elevana Professional Training Institute	TVET	private
Elmwood Healthcare Training Institute	TVET	private
Elon Training Institute	TVET	private
Elow College Of Professional Studies	TVET	private
ELS Hospitality Training Center	TVET	private
Ely-Yon Training Institute	TVET	private
Emobilis Mobile Technology Institute	TVET	private
Epic Aviation Centre	TVET	private
Epren College Of Professional Studies	TVET	private
Equator Institute Of Technology And Professional Studies	TVET	private
Equip Africa Institute	TVET	private
Esri Eastern Africa	TVET	private
Etiba Training College	TVET	private
Evaton Technical Training Institute	TVET	private
Evelyn College Of Design	TVET	private
Evolutionary Training Center	TVET	private
Excel Global College	TVET	private
Excelligent Health Training Institute	TVET	private
Fahma Naleey Beauty College	TVET	private
Fair Oak College	TVET	private
Finstock Evarsity College	TVET	private
First American Health Institute Nairobi	TVET	private
Floss School Of Beauty And Hairdressing	TVET	private
Fort Hall College	TVET	private
Foundation Institute Of Professionals	TVET	private
Full Gospel Theology Training Institute	TVET	private
Ganatra Plant And Equipment Institute	TVET	private
Genesis Institute Of Professional Studies	TVET	private
Gertrude'S Institute Of Child Health And Research	TVET	private
Gladpoint College Of Business Studies	TVET	private
Glam Salon And College Of Hair And Beauty	TVET	private
Global Leadership Network Training Institute	TVET	private
Globalface Training Institute	TVET	private
Gocare Training Institute	TVET	private
Golden Tie Training Institute	TVET	private
Goldman Training Institute	TVET	private
Governance and Ethics Academy	TVET	public
Graffins College Westlands Branch	TVET	private
Granden Technical Training College	TVET	private
Grandlys School Of Hairdressing And Beauty Therapy	TVET	private
Groove Training College	TVET	private
Gsu Training School	TVET	public
Habib Metabolic Health Training Institute	TVET	private
Hallmark Institute Of Professionals	TVET	private
Hals Milford International Training Center	TVET	private
Harley Reed Training Institute	TVET	private
Harvesters Kingdom Training Centre	TVET	private
Headway College of Professional Studies	TVET	private
Healthskill Medical Training College	TVET	private
Helping Hand Skills Development Centre - Nairobi	TVET	private
Hewitt and Bennet International College - Nairobi	TVET	private
Hi-Tech Hope College of Professional Studies	TVET	private
High Global Technical Training College	TVET	private
Highlands State College	TVET	private
Highseas Training Institute Of Business And Technology	TVET	private
Human Needs Project	TVET	private
ICIFA College	TVET	private
ICS Technical College - Nairobi Campus	TVET	private
Ids College	TVET	private
Ikigai College of Interior Design	TVET	private
Imani Marianists ' Chaminade Training Centre	TVET	private
Imani Marianists Maria Training Center	TVET	private
Imara Institute Of Science And Technology	TVET	private
Impact Chefs & Hospitality Academy	TVET	private
Inceptor Institute of Technology	TVET	private
Infolink College of Technology	TVET	private
Institute For Meteorological Training And Research (Imtr)	TVET	public
Institute Of Advanced Technology - Buru Buru	TVET	private
Institute Of Advanced Technology - Kasarani	TVET	private
Institute Of Advanced Technology - Pension	TVET	private
Institute Of Energy Studies And Research	TVET	public
Institute of Human Resource Advancement Training College	TVET	private
Institute Of Pension Management	TVET	private
Institute Of Software Technologies	TVET	private
Integrated College of Professional Studies	TVET	private
Intel College	TVET	private
Intercontinental Aviation Institute And Related Studies	TVET	private
International College Of Peace Studies	TVET	private
International FamCare College of Health Sciences	TVET	private
International Hotel And Tourism Institute	TVET	private
International Institute of Technology and Management Studies	TVET	private
International Jaamia of Languages and Professional Studies	TVET	private
International School of Advertising	TVET	private
Intraglobal Training Institute	TVET	private
Islamia College	TVET	private
Islamic University of Kenya	University	private
Jabali Nairobi Training Institute	TVET	private
Jamia Training Institute	TVET	private
Jesse Kay Childrens Hospital College of Health Sciences	TVET	private
Jewel Professional College	TVET	private
Jogima Business School	TVET	private
John Charles Medical Training College	TVET	private
Jolearn Training College	TVET	private
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology TVET Directorate	TVET	public
Joyka College of Professional Studies	TVET	private
Kahawa Garrison Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Kaive International Training College	TVET	private
Kamukunji Technical And Vocational College	TVET	public
Karen Hospital Medical Training College	TVET	private
Karen Technical Training Institute For The Deaf	TVET	public
Kasarani Technical And Vocational College	TVET	public
Kca University	University	private
Kca University Professional And Technical Training Institute	TVET	private
KCA University Professional Technical Training Institute - Town Campus	TVET	private
Kena Hair and Beauty Training College	TVET	private
Kenafric College Of Professional Studies - Nairobi	TVET	private
Kentrac College	TVET	private
Kenya Aeronautical College	TVET	private
Kenya Assemblies of God East University	University	private
Kenya Associates Of Professonal Counsellors Training Centre	TVET	private
Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute	TVET	private
Kenya College Of Commerce And Hospitality	TVET	private
Kenya College Of Interior Design	TVET	private
Kenya College of Supply Chain Management	TVET	public
Kenya Ethics and Anti-Corruption Academy	TVET	public
Kenya Film School	TVET	public
Kenya Institute Of Business And Counseling Studies	TVET	private
Kenya Institute Of Development Studies - Nairobi	TVET	private
Kenya Institute Of Financial And Applied Management - Kamukunji	TVET	private
Kenya Institute Of Financial And Applied Management - Lyric House	TVET	private
Kenya institute of Foreign Languages and Professional Studies	TVET	private
Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology	TVET	public
Kenya Institute Of Management - Nairobi Branch	TVET	private
Kenya Institute Of Management - Utawala Campus	TVET	private
Kenya Institute Of Professional Counseling - Nairobi	TVET	private
Kenya Institute Of Professional Studies	TVET	private
Kenya Institute Of Professional Studies ( Kips) - Kpcu	TVET	private
Kenya Institute of Project Management	TVET	private
Kenya Institute Of Security And Criminal Justice	TVET	private
Kenya Institute Of Social Work And Community Development	TVET	private
Kenya Institute of Special Education	TVET	public
Kenya Institute Of Surveying And Mapping	TVET	public
Kenya Occupation Safety And Health Institute (Koshi)	TVET	public
Kenya School of Revenue Administration - Nairobi	TVET	public
Kenya School Of Security Management	TVET	private
Kenya School Of Tvet	TVET	public
Kenya Utalii College	TVET	public
Kenya Water Institute	TVET	public
Kenyan College	TVET	private
Kenyatta National Hospital School Of Nursing	TVET	public
Kenyatta University City Campus	TVET	public
Kenyatta University Tvet Center	TVET	public
Key Center Of Exellence Institute	TVET	private
Kezz College of Beauty	TVET	private
Kib School Of Banking And Finance	TVET	private
Kibra Technical and Vocational College	TVET	public
King David Leadership Institute	TVET	private
Kings Bible College	TVET	private
Kings College	TVET	private
Kings Hills Training College	TVET	private
Kips College Eco Chambers Campus	TVET	private
Kips Technical College - Philadelphia	TVET	private
Kips Technical College -Kasarani	TVET	private
KIPS Technical College- Main Campus Donholm	TVET	private
Kiriri Womens University of Science and Technology	University	private
Kiwanja Vocational Training Center	TVET	public
Komarock College Of Business Studies	TVET	private
KQ Pride Training Centre	TVET	public
Kreston Medical Training College	TVET	private
KUTRRH Training Institute	TVET	public
Kyeeda Technical Training Institute	TVET	private
La Contessa International Training College	TVET	private
La Salle Technical Training Institute	TVET	private
Lake Naivasha Institute - CBD	TVET	private
Lake Naivasha Institute - Waiyaki	TVET	private
Langata Technical and Vocational College	TVET	public

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Questions people ask about universities and colleges in Nairobi County

How many universities and colleges are there in Nairobi County?: 638 on the register: 580 tvet institutions, 46 universities, 12 teacher training colleges. 80 are public and 535 private, and 23 have no owner stated.
Which sub-county in Nairobi County has the most universities and colleges?: Sub-county not recorded, with 577.
How does Nairobi compare with the rest of Kenya?: Nairobi County has 638 of the 4,160 universities and colleges on the register (15.3%), which puts it 1st 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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