Kenyatta University ranked 2nd in Kenya, 2040th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 67 research topics. Kenyatta University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 8,851 academic publications and 94,065 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 16 notable alumni.
Kenyatta University ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Kenya and 2032nd in the World with 6,035 publications made and 55,512 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, Demography, Philosophy.
Kenyatta University ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Kenya and 1852nd in the World with 5,419 publications made and 66,847 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Agricultural Science, Paleontology.
Kenyatta University ranked 3rd for Medicine in Kenya and 1892nd in the World with 4,763 publications made and 53,657 citations received. Main research topics: Public Health, Pathology, Immunology, Nursing, Psychiatry.
Kenyatta University ranked 3rd for Biology in Kenya and 2242nd in the World with 4,725 publications made and 67,785 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science, Paleontology, Biochemistry.
Kenyatta University ranked 3rd for Business in Kenya and 1647th in the World with 2,862 publications made and 17,258 citations received. Main research topics: Marketing, Management, Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
Kenyatta University ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Kenya and 2001st in the World with 2,776 publications made and 18,194 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science.
Kenyatta University ranked 3rd for Economics in Kenya and 1327th in the World with 2,767 publications made and 20,285 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Agricultural Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Kenyatta University ranked 4th for Engineering in Kenya and 3151st in the World with 2,525 publications made and 28,570 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Kenyatta University ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Kenya and 2901st in the World with 2,453 publications made and 40,746 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
Kenyatta University ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Kenya and 3124th in the World with 2,328 publications made and 19,470 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Management Information Systems, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
Kenyatta University ranked 3rd for Psychology in Kenya and 2199th in the World with 2,148 publications made and 18,255 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Child Psychology, Neuroscience.
Kenyatta University ranked 2nd for Art & Design in Kenya and 2419th in the World with 607 publications made and 4,804 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
