List Of All KUCCPS Accredited Universities And Colleges In Kenya For 2024
Find the perfect KUCCPS-accredited institution for your higher education. Browse our list of universities and colleges in Kenya.

Understanding KUCCPS and Accreditation
What is KUCCPS?
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service, or KUCCPS, is a governmental entity formed under the Universities Act No.42 of 2012. It's more than just an administrative body; it's the heartbeat of Kenya's educational system, ensuring that students are placed in institutions that offer quality education. KUCCPS oversees the placement of students into public and private universities, offering a fair chance for all to pursue their academic dreams.
Why Accreditation Matters
Accreditation is your assurance of quality. It means that the institution meets or exceeds the standards set by KUCCPS, ensuring you receive the education you deserve. This stamp of approval also opens doors to government scholarships, making education more accessible. Without accreditation, institutions might not provide the quality education you need to succeed in today's competitive world.
KUCCPS doesn't just place students; it shapes futures. By overseeing the accreditation process, it ensures that each institution maintains the high standards that the Kenyan education system is known for. It's not just about meeting quotas; it's about ensuring that each student is placed in an environment where they can thrive and succeed.
KUCCPS Registered Institutions
These institutions are sorted in alphabetical order and also subdivided into the following subgroups;
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KUCCPS Universities.
- Public Universities.
- Constituent Colleges.
- Private Universities.
2. KUCCPS Colleges.
- Public Colleges.
- Private Colleges.
3. National Polytechnics.
4. Teacher Training Colleges.
Now let us see each one of them in detail to help you stay informed
1. KUCCPS Universities
Public Universities
- Egerton University
- Garissa University
- Kibabii University
- Kirinyaga University
- Moi University
- Multimedia University Of Kenya
- Murang'a University of Technology
- Pwani University
- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University
- Rongo University
- South Eastern Kenya University
- Taita Taveta University
- Technical University Of Kenya
- Technical University Of Mombasa
- University Of Eldoret
- University of Embu
- University of Kabianga
- University of Nairobi
- Kisii University
- Laikipia University
- Maasai Mara University
- Machakos University
- Maseno University
- Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology
- Meru University Of Science And Technology
- Chuka University
- Co-operative University of Kenya
- Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
- Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology
- Karatina University
- Koitaleel Samoei University College
- Kenyatta University
Public University Constituent Colleges
- Turkana University College(Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology)
- Bomet University College(Moi University)
- Tharaka University College(Chuka University)
- Alupe University College(Moi University)
- Kaimosi Friends University College(Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology)
- Tom Mboya University College(Maseno University)
Private Universities
- KAG East University
- KCA University
- Kenya Highlands Evangelical University
- Kenya Methodist University
- Kiriri Women’s University of Science & Technology
- Tangaza University College
- The East Africa University
- The Management Univesity Of Africa
- The Presbyterian University Of East Africa
- RAF International University
- United States International University
- University Of Eastern Africa, Baraton
- Uzima University College
- Umma University
- Zetech University
- Africa International University
- African Leadership University
- Africa Nazarene University
- Catholic University of Eastern Africa
- Daystar University
- Great Lakes University Of Kisumu
- Gretsa University
- Inoorero University
- International Leadership University
- Kabarak University
- KAG East University
- KCA University
- Kenya Highlands Evangelical University
- Kenya Methodist University
- Kiriri Women’s University of Science & Technology
- Lukenya University
- Marist International University College
- Mount Kenya University
- Pan Africa Christian University
- Pioneer International University
- Regina Pacis University College
- Riara University
- Scott Christian University
- St Paul’s University
2. Teachers Training Colleges
Teachers Training Colleges
- Kenya Technical Training College
- Kagumo Teachers Training College
- Kibabii Diploma Teachers Training College
- Lugari Teachers Training College
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3. KUCCPS Colleges
Private Colleges accredited by KUCCPS
- Uwezo College
- Vantage Teachers Training College
- Vera Beauty College
- VICODEC Technical Training Institute
- Vihiga College of Business and Technical Training
- Vitech Training Institute
- African Institute of Research and Development Studies
- Beauty Point College
- Bishop Locati Technical Training Institute
- Bridge world College
- Cascade Institute of Hospitality
- Clastars College
- College of Human Resource Management
- Equip Africa College of Medical & Health Sciences
- Equip Africa Institute
- Embu College
- Gretsa Institute of Technical & Professional Studies
- Kenya Aeronautical College
- Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute
- Kenya Institute Of Management
- Hemland College of Professional & Technical Studies
- Highlands State Technical College
- ICDL Africa Ltd
- Jodan College of Technology
- KAN College Of Professional Studies
- KCA Technical College
- Maseno School of Nursing & Health Sciences
- Nairobi Aviation College
- Nairobi College of Bread and Confectionery Technology
- Nairobi Institute of Technology
- Nairobi Technical Training Institute
- Nairobi Womens Hospital College
- Nakuru Training Institute
- Oshwal College
- Kenya School of Medical Science and Technology
- Outspan Medical College
- Rachuonyo Teachers Training College
- Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies
- Sagana Technical Training Institute
- Sensei Institute of Technology
- SOS Technical Training Institute
- Stanbridge College
- St. Columba’s Technical Training College
- Span Institute of Technology
- Technical Institute
- Kenya Institute of community development and Social Work
- Traction School Of Governance And Business
- Transafric Accountancy and Management College
- Tropical Institute of Community Health
- Kenya YMCA College of Agriculture & Technology
- KIPS Technical College
- Machakos Institute of Technology
- Mahanaim Educational Institute (College)
Public Colleges accredited by KUCCPS
- Turkana East Technical And Vocational College
- Ugenya Technical and Vocational College
- Ugunja Technical And Vocational College
- Wajir East Technical & Vocational College
- Weru Technical And Vocational College
- Wote Technical Training Institute
- Wumingu Technical & Vocational College
- Ziwa Technical Training Institute
- Ahmed Shahame Mwidani Technical Training Institute
- Aldai Technical Training Institute
- Bishop Mahon Teachers Training College
- Bomet Central Technical Vocational College
- Bondo Technical Training Institute
- Borabu Technical Training Institute
- Bukura Agricultural College
- Bumbe Technical Training Institute
- Bunyala Technical Training Institute
- Bunyore Teachers Training College
- Bureti Technical Training Institute
- Bushiangala Technical Training Institute
- Butere Technical and Vocational College
- Alupe University TVET Institute
- Asumbi Teachers Training College
- Bahati Institute of Business and Administration
- Belgut Technical and Vocational College
- Bandari Maritime Academy
- Baringo Technical College
- Centre for Tourism Training and Research
- Chanzeywe Technical Vocational College
- Chuka Technical and Vocational College
- Cherengany Technical & Vocational College
- Chepsirei Technical And Vocational College
- Kenya School of Monetary Studies
- Tambach Teachers College
- Ikutha Technical Training Institute
- Kenya School of Revenue Administration
- Kenya Institute of Surveying and Mapping
- Kenya Water Institute
- Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute
- Kericho Township Technical and Vocational College
- Keroka Technical Training Institute
- Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
- The CUK Nairobi CBD Training Institute
- Seme Technical And Vocational College
- Chepalungu Technical Training Institute
- Coast Institute Of Technology
- David N Wambuli Technical and Vocational College
- Galana Teacher Training College
- Garissa Teachers Training College
- Kabarak University TVET Institute
- Kaiboi Technical Training Institute
- Kaimosi Teachers Training College
- Kajiado West Technical and Vocational College
- Kakrao Technical & Vocational College
- Kamukunji Technical and Vocational College
- Kapcherop Technical and Vocational College
- Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf
- Kericho Teachers' College
- East Africa Institute of Certified Studies
- East Africa School of Aviation
- Ebukanga Technical and Vocational College
- Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute
- Emining Technical Training Institute
- Emsos Technical and Vocational College
- Endebess Technical Training Institute
- Fayya Technical & Vocational College
- Friends College Kaimosi
- Kericho Township Technical and Vocational College
- Karumo Technical Training Institute
- Kasarani Technical and Vocational College
- Katine Technical Training Institute
- Kenya Forestry College
- Kenya Industrial Training Institute
- Kenya Institute of Highways & Building Technology
- Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
- Kibwezi West TVC
- Kieni Technical And Vocational College
- Kigumo Technical Training Institute
- Kiirua Technical Training Institute
- Kimasian Technical And Vocational College
- Kiminini Technical And Vocational College
- Kinango Technical And Vocational College
- Kinangop Technical And Vocational College
- Kinoo Vocational Training Centre
- Kipipiri Technical and Vocational College
- Kipkabus Technical and Vocational College
- Kipsinende Technical and Vocational College
- Kipsoen Technical And Vocational College
- Kiptaragon Technical And Vocational College
- Kisiwa Technical Training Institute
- Kisii University TVET Institute
- Kitelakapel Technical and Vocational College
- Kongoni Technical And Vocational College
- Konoin Technical Training Institute
- Koshin Technical Training Institute
- Kwale Teachers Training College
- Laikipia East Technical and Vocational College
- Laikipia North Technical and Vocational College
- Laikipia University TVET Institute
- Laisamis Technical and Vocational College
- Limuru Technical Vocational College
- Lodwar Technical And Vocational College
- Lungalunga Technical Vocational College
- Maasai Mara Technical and Vocational Training College
- Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind
- Mama Ngina University College
- Manyatta Technical Vocational College
- Marist Technical Vocational College
- Masai Technical Training Institute
- Masinga Technical and Vocational College
- Mathenge Technical Training Institute
- Mathioya Technical and Vocational College
- Mathira Technical and Vocational College
- Matili Technical Training Institute
- Mawego Technical Training Institute
- Merti Technical Training Institute
- Meru Teachers Training College
- Michuki Technical Training Institute
- Mitunguu Technical Training Institute
- Mochoi Technical and Vocational College
- Mochongoi Technical and Vocational College
- Moiben Technical and Vocational College
- Molo Technical Vocational College
- Morendat Institute of Oil & Gas
- Msambweni Technical and Vocational College
- Mukiria Technical Training Institute
- Mukurwe-ini Technical Training Institute
- Mulango Technical & Vocational College
- Mumias West Technical and Vocational College
- Mungatsi Technical and Vocational College
- Murang’a Technical Training Institute
- The Murang'a University of Technology TVET Institute
- Musakasa Technical Training Institute
- Mwala Technical Vocational College
- Mwea Technical & Vocational College
- Nachu Technical and Vocational College
- Nairobi Technical Training Institute
- Naivasha Technical and Vocational College
- Narock Teachers Training College
- Ndaragwa Technical and Vocational College
- Ndia Technical and Vocational College
- Ngong Technical And Vocational College
- Nkabune Technical Training Institute
- North Horr Technical & Vocational College
- Nuu Technical and Vocational College
- Nyaga Vocational Training Centre
- Nyakach Technical And Vocational College
- Nyandarua Institute of Science & Technology
- Okame Technical Training Institute
- Ol'lessos Technical Training Institute
- Omuga Technical And Vocational College
- P.C Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute
- Rachuonyo Technical Vocational College
- Railway Training Institute
- Ramogi Institute Of Advanced Technology
- Rangwe Technical And Vocational College
- Riamo Technical Vocational College
- Riatirimba Technical Vocational College
- Rift Valley Institute of Science & Technology
- Rift Valley Technical Training Institute
- Runyenjes Technical and Vocational College
- Rwika Technical Institute
- Sabatia Technical and Vocational College
- Sang'alo Insitute of Science & Technology
- Seme Teachers College
- Shamberere Technical Training Institute
- Sot Technical Training Institute
- Sotik Technical Training Institute
- St. Augustine Teacher's Training College - Eregi
- Samburu Technical And Vocational College
- Siala Technical Training Institute
- Siaya Institute of Technology
- Jomo Kenyatta University TVET Institute
- Tharaka Technical and Vocational College
- The University of Embu TVET Institute
- Thika Technical Training Institute
- Thogoto Vocational Training Centre
- Tom Mboya Labour College
- Sirisia Technical Vocational College
- Siruti Technical & Vocational College
- Technology Development Centre - Athi River
- Tetu Technical and Vocational College
- Kimasian Technical And Vocational College
- Elwak Technical and Vocational College
- Gitwebe Technical Training Institute
- St. Joseph's Technical Institute for the Deaf
- Godoma Technical Training Institute
- Ijara Technical & Vocational College
- Emsos Technical And Vocational College
- Gatundu South Technical And Vocational College
- Bungoma North Technical And Vocational College
- Mabera Technical And Vocational College
- Kendege Technical And Vocational College
- Webuye West Technical And Vocational College
- Lari Technical And Vocational College
- Kaelo Technical Training Institute
- Chamasiri Technical And Vocational College
- Gatanga Technical and Vocational College
4. National Polytechnics
- Eldoret Polytechnic
- Kabete National Polytechnic
- Kenya Coast Polytechnic
- Kisii National Polytechnic
- Kisumu Polytechnic
- Kitale National Polytechnic
- Meru National Polytechnic
- North Eastern Province National Polytechnic
- Nyeri National Polytechnic
- Sigalagala National Polytechnic
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Conclusion
We hope you now have the knowledge you need to make a wise choice about your higher education path after reading this thorough list of accredited KUCCPS institutions and colleges in Kenya. To ensure a smooth and practical educational experience, keep in mind to always check the accreditation of institutions and seek advice from trustworthy sources. Consider also reading the answers to frequently asked questions below for more information.