Kenyatta University: Rankings

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Kenyatta University ranked 2nd in Kenya, 2230th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 52 research topics. Kenyatta University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,598 academic publications and 53,153 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 14 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2230 of 14,131 In the World
#38 of 1,104 In Africa
#2 of 63 In Kenya
#2 of 24 In Nairobi
#609 of 2,377 For Forestry
#767 of 1,021 For Hydrology and Water resources management
#795 of 1,039 For Early Childhood Education
#2771 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#2927 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 49 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Kenyatta University ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Kenya and 2239th in the World with 3,854 publications made and 30,745 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Demography.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#3 of 27 In Kenya
#68 of 367 In Africa
#2239 of 7,020 In the World

Kenyatta University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 9 20
1992 10 21
1993 8 24
1994 7 28
1995 12 35
1996 3 35
1997 13 26
1998 18 44
1999 13 58
2000 10 64
2001 10 78
2002 17 100
2003 14 126
2004 35 172
2005 31 207
2006 43 248
2007 44 343
2008 25 341
2009 35 427
2010 44 529
2011 62 648
2012 85 807
2013 98 981
2014 117 1185
2015 131 1281
2016 151 1254
2017 205 1444
2018 256 1845
2019 253 2114
2020 384 2616
2021 472 3262
2022 510 3675
2023 592 4028

The following table provides academic rankings for Kenyatta University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Kenya ranking Africa ranking World rank
Early Childhood Education 1 18 795
Forensic Science 2 42 927
Sports / Exercise science 1 16 971
Demography 3 43 1078
Gender Studies 2 31 1100
Criminology and Criminal Justice 2 41 1189
Public Policy / Administration 3 57 1197
Communications and Public Relations 4 40 1257
Anthropology 3 47 1416
Education Majors 2 37 1484
Sociology 2 44 1504
Archaeology 3 66 1813
History 2 61 1834
Classics and Ancient History 2 54 1877
Law 3 57 1913
Aesthetics 2 52 1977
Political Science 3 60 2111
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 3 52 2133
Linguistics 2 83 2641
Library and Information science 3 80 2689
Philosophy 2 79 2820

Environmental Science rankings

Kenyatta University ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Kenya and 1989th in the World with 3,668 publications made and 39,211 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Agricultural Science, Paleontology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#2 of 26 In Kenya
#79 of 361 In Africa
#1989 of 6,798 In the World

Kenyatta University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 15 34
1992 17 31
1993 19 44
1994 19 40
1995 17 61
1996 6 46
1997 12 61
1998 21 62
1999 16 84
2000 12 120
2001 19 120
2002 29 142
2003 31 168
2004 53 250
2005 42 311
2006 62 376
2007 66 489
2008 32 543
2009 49 620
2010 64 827
2011 75 960
2012 91 1199
2013 95 1408
2014 119 1574
2015 114 1598
2016 155 1613
2017 165 1747
2018 229 2063
2019 247 2423
2020 355 2985
2021 378 3870
2022 409 4378
2023 476 5029

The following table provides academic rankings for Kenyatta University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Kenya ranking Africa ranking World rank
Forestry 2 33 609
Hydrology and Water resources management 3 73 767
Agricultural Science 3 56 1077
Ecology 3 65 1593
Environmental Management 4 84 1671
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 4 72 1690
Geography and Cartography 2 72 1925
Environmental Engineering 5 128 2156
Paleontology 3 90 2239
Oceanography 2 102 2284
Geology 3 102 2362
Geotechnical Engineering 5 134 2369
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 3 107 2515
Environmental Chemistry 2 114 2546
Earth science and Geophysics 5 137 2618

Biology rankings

Kenyatta University ranked 3rd for Biology in Kenya and 2372nd in the World with 3,288 publications made and 40,139 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science, Paleontology, Biochemistry.

Biology ranking Location
#3 of 26 In Kenya
#93 of 361 In Africa
#2372 of 6,770 In the World

Kenyatta University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 8 28
1992 11 27
1993 17 38
1994 16 34
1995 16 50
1996 6 42
1997 14 60
1998 17 68
1999 17 87
2000 8 124
2001 24 142
2002 30 171
2003 32 207
2004 55 305
2005 46 346
2006 66 454
2007 62 604
2008 38 624
2009 55 764
2010 64 914
2011 76 1105
2012 93 1366
2013 88 1577
2014 101 1758
2015 115 1772
2016 137 1816
2017 148 1895
2018 193 2250
2019 216 2583
2020 317 3303
2021 336 4163
2022 371 5009
2023 380 5769

The following table provides academic rankings for Kenyatta University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Kenya ranking Africa ranking World rank
Forestry 2 33 609
Toxicology 2 55 901
Horticulture 3 52 1010
Agricultural Science 3 56 1077
Animal Science 3 81 1427
Zoology 2 61 1470
Virology 4 86 1474
Botany 3 66 1509
Immunology 2 65 1567
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 4 72 1690
Microbiology 3 94 1786
Nutrition and Food Science 4 120 2086
Paleontology 3 90 2239
Biotechnology 4 108 2273
Genetics 4 102 2536
Pharmacology 3 144 2848
Evolutionary Biology 3 96 2932
Oncology and Cancer research 4 136 2949
Biochemistry 4 125 3005
Neuroscience 2 91 3210
Nanotechnology 3 142 3456

Medicine rankings

Kenyatta University ranked 3rd for Medicine in Kenya and 2054th in the World with 3,073 publications made and 31,243 citations received. Main research topics: Public Health, Pathology, Immunology, Nursing, Psychiatry.

Medicine ranking Location
#3 of 25 In Kenya
#83 of 360 In Africa
#2054 of 6,680 In the World

Kenyatta University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 0 4
1992 4 14
1993 7 15
1994 7 17
1995 7 27
1996 2 23
1997 8 30
1998 10 35
1999 8 47
2000 4 71
2001 10 85
2002 15 95
2003 19 117
2004 40 184
2005 33 221
2006 48 281
2007 34 412
2008 29 397
2009 36 489
2010 42 646
2011 56 753
2012 76 914
2013 88 1090
2014 85 1230
2015 117 1313
2016 122 1357
2017 169 1512
2018 204 1855
2019 199 2056
2020 321 2638
2021 370 3234
2022 358 3819
2023 478 4215

The following table provides academic rankings for Kenyatta University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Kenya ranking Africa ranking World rank
Toxicology 2 55 901
Veterinary 4 76 903
Forensic Science 2 42 927
Sports / Exercise science 1 16 971
Public Health 4 42 1075
Epidemiology 3 80 1103
Healthcare Management (MHA) 3 54 1207
Family medicine 4 83 1261
Pediatrics 3 100 1393
Nursing 3 61 1430
Virology 4 86 1474
Gerontology 3 40 1521
Immunology 2 65 1567
Health Science 3 71 1757
Pathology 3 77 1810
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 3 85 1862
Critical Care Nursing 3 98 1884
Sports Medicine 1 44 1976
Physical Therapy 2 49 2038
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 4 147 2123
Clinical Psychology 3 70 2366
Psychiatry 3 83 2461
Pharmacology 3 144 2848
Oncology and Cancer research 4 136 2949
Surgery 4 174 3521
Anatomy and Physiology 4 148 3666
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 4 180 3971

Chemistry rankings

Kenyatta University ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Kenya and 3010th in the World with 1,785 publications made and 24,647 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.

Chemistry ranking Location
#3 of 22 In Kenya
#126 of 342 In Africa
#3010 of 6,447 In the World

Kenyatta University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1991 4 16
1992 8 20
1993 7 27
1994 5 25
1995 6 33
1996 4 27
1997 7 31
1998 9 40
1999 7 56
2000 5 82
2001 6 88
2002 15 98
2003 16 122
2004 30 174
2005 32 192
2006 30 252
2007 32 348
2008 19 373
2009 31 449
2010 35 579
2011 41 687
2012 59 839
2013 52 942
2014 60 1026
2015 54 964
2016 72 1064
2017 76 1125
2018 119 1283
2019 124 1460
2020 174 1937
2021 181 2544
2022 181 3207
2023 206 3637

The following table provides academic rankings for Kenyatta University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield Kenya ranking Africa ranking World rank
Nutrition and Food Science 4 120 2086
Environmental Chemistry 2 114 2546
Inorganic Chemistry 2 130 2959
Biochemistry 4 125 3005
Organic Chemistry 4 133 3066
Chemical Engineering 3 136 3206
Physical chemistry 4 154 3426
Nanotechnology 3 142 3456
Materials Science 4 147 3566

Mathematics rankings

Kenyatta University ranked 4th for Mathematics in Kenya and 2335th in the World with 1,739 publications made and 10,020 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science.

Mathematics ranking Location
#4 of 25 In Kenya
#83 of 348 In Africa
#2335 of 6,305 In the World

Kenyatta University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 0 4
1992 3 6
1993 1 6
1994 4 6
1995 1 5
1996 1 3
1997 0 7
1998 5 8
1999 3 15
2000 0 14
2001 5 11
2002 0 27
2003 3 28
2004 4 43
2005 10 38
2006 8 56
2007 6 78
2008 9 77
2009 9 93
2010 9 102
2011 30 163
2012 24 189
2013 45 275
2014 29 304
2015 65 430
2016 63 387
2017 103 481
2018 131 585
2019 143 776
2020 180 1005
2021 237 1232
2022 250 1441
2023 327 1629

The following table provides academic rankings for Kenyatta University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Kenya ranking Africa ranking World rank
Actuarial Science 3 27 1136
Math Teachers 1 33 1441
Statistics 4 80 2293
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 5 114 2757

Engineering rankings

Kenyatta University ranked 4th for Engineering in Kenya and 3334th in the World with 1,675 publications made and 15,568 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#4 of 24 In Kenya
#137 of 348 In Africa
#3334 of 6,684 In the World

Kenyatta University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 10 16
1992 11 21
1993 7 24
1994 11 15
1995 8 33
1996 5 19
1997 5 25
1998 11 33
1999 4 33
2000 4 40
2001 4 51
2002 12 56
2003 7 79
2004 18 90
2005 12 86
2006 15 141
2007 14 188
2008 12 201
2009 22 221
2010 31 320
2011 30 389
2012 43 471
2013 47 582
2014 65 701
2015 60 739
2016 64 756
2017 86 878
2018 105 921
2019 134 1168
2020 162 1434
2021 178 1931
2022 199 2450
2023 219 2676

The following table provides academic rankings for Kenyatta University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Kenya ranking Africa ranking World rank
Renewable Energy Engineering 3 122 1950
Environmental Engineering 5 128 2156
Biotechnology 4 108 2273
Geotechnical Engineering 5 134 2369
Civil Engineering 3 95 2377
Acoustical Engineering 2 99 3102
Systems Engineering 3 128 3153
Metallurgical Engineering 3 143 3161
Chemical Engineering 3 136 3206
Computer Networking 4 118 3285
Nanotechnology 3 142 3456
Electrical Engineering 3 150 3515
Materials Science 4 147 3566
Aerospace Engineering 4 154 3768
Optical Engineering 4 148 3773
Telecommunications 4 161 3819
Mechanical Engineering 4 162 4142

Economics rankings

Kenyatta University ranked 3rd for Economics in Kenya and 1605th in the World with 1,652 publications made and 9,992 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Agricultural Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.

Economics ranking Location
#3 of 24 In Kenya
#59 of 338 In Africa
#1605 of 5,995 In the World

Kenyatta University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 1 5
1992 2 3
1993 2 10
1994 1 7
1995 3 12
1996 2 6
1997 2 9
1998 5 10
1999 4 17
2000 1 18
2001 3 20
2002 3 21
2003 3 31
2004 6 41
2005 13 43
2006 13 67
2007 16 102
2008 9 89
2009 9 112
2010 18 150
2011 36 223
2012 29 241
2013 35 314
2014 49 332
2015 47 354
2016 46 364
2017 97 405
2018 115 523
2019 122 601
2020 163 781
2021 201 1022
2022 236 1222
2023 322 1380

The following table provides academic rankings for Kenyatta University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Kenya ranking Africa ranking World rank
Agricultural Economics 3 36 465
Actuarial Science 3 27 1136
Development Studies 3 53 1252
Investment Banking and Stock trading 3 55 1476
Finance 4 64 1958
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 5 114 2757

Business rankings

Kenyatta University ranked 4th for Business in Kenya and 2071st in the World with 1,651 publications made and 8,525 citations received. Main research topics: Marketing, Management, Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking Location
#4 of 24 In Kenya
#70 of 342 In Africa
#2071 of 6,187 In the World

Kenyatta University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 1 0
1992 1 5
1993 2 1
1994 4 3
1995 5 9
1996 2 8
1997 4 9
1998 6 11
1999 5 12
2000 5 19
2001 9 24
2002 6 25
2003 6 29
2004 10 43
2005 12 39
2006 21 91
2007 11 109
2008 13 110
2009 9 124
2010 8 155
2011 22 194
2012 24 253
2013 36 313
2014 37 338
2015 56 382
2016 46 332
2017 106 400
2018 128 459
2019 124 566
2020 155 655
2021 201 785
2022 238 925
2023 317 1041

The following table provides academic rankings for Kenyatta University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Kenya ranking Africa ranking World rank
Hospitality and Hotel Management 2 28 862
Actuarial Science 3 27 1136
Human Resource Management 3 30 1146
Public Policy / Administration 3 57 1197
Accounting 3 41 1447
Investment Banking and Stock trading 3 55 1476
Marketing 3 47 1590
Management Information Systems 4 53 1782
Finance 4 64 1958
Project Management 3 62 2042
Advertising 2 57 2237
Management 3 98 2632

Computer Science rankings

Kenyatta University ranked 4th for Computer Science in Kenya and 3373rd in the World with 1,452 publications made and 10,746 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Management Information Systems, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#4 of 26 In Kenya
#118 of 352 In Africa
#3373 of 6,752 In the World

Kenyatta University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 1 7
1992 4 11
1993 5 11
1994 6 7
1995 4 20
1996 2 14
1997 5 12
1998 3 18
1999 3 16
2000 1 25
2001 4 22
2002 2 35
2003 2 62
2004 11 79
2005 6 75
2006 17 103
2007 14 133
2008 9 96
2009 5 163
2010 11 195
2011 22 231
2012 25 283
2013 37 357
2014 41 417
2015 53 495
2016 61 529
2017 80 606
2018 95 697
2019 107 891
2020 156 1109
2021 175 1470
2022 192 1747
2023 256 2016

The following table provides academic rankings for Kenyatta University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Kenya ranking Africa ranking World rank
Management Information Systems 4 53 1782
Library and Information science 3 80 2689
Machine Learning 4 133 3120
Neuroscience 2 91 3210
Computer Networking 4 118 3285
Cyber Security 4 142 3607
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 3 124 3664
Telecommunications 4 161 3819
Cognitive Science 4 133 3839
Computer Vision 4 164 4151

Psychology rankings

Kenyatta University ranked 3rd for Psychology in Kenya and 2396th in the World with 1,373 publications made and 9,606 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology, Neuroscience.

Psychology ranking Location
#3 of 25 In Kenya
#70 of 344 In Africa
#2396 of 6,528 In the World

Kenyatta University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 0 3
1992 3 4
1993 3 8
1994 6 9
1995 1 10
1996 1 2
1997 2 5
1998 1 10
1999 5 10
2000 3 23
2001 5 19
2002 1 37
2003 3 53
2004 7 51
2005 7 55
2006 14 68
2007 8 105
2008 8 83
2009 6 107
2010 11 150
2011 23 201
2012 27 212
2013 30 266
2014 43 317
2015 61 353
2016 59 421
2017 75 505
2018 97 616
2019 83 711
2020 159 902
2021 178 1130
2022 176 1329
2023 234 1594

The following table provides academic rankings for Kenyatta University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Kenya ranking Africa ranking World rank
Organizational / Business / IO Psychology 2 36 963
Education Majors 2 37 1484
Child Psychology 2 29 1537
Clinical Psychology 3 70 2366
Psychiatry 3 83 2461
Social Psychology 3 76 2689
Neuroscience 2 91 3210
Cognitive Science 4 133 3839

Art & Design rankings

Kenyatta University ranked 2nd for Art & Design in Kenya and 2527th in the World with 416 publications made and 2,575 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Music, Illustration and Concept Art.

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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#2 of 13 In Kenya
#76 of 264 In Africa
#2527 of 5,720 In the World

Kenyatta University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 2 4
1992 2 1
1993 1 3
1994 2 3
1995 1 2
1996 2 4
1997 3 3
1998 2 3
1999 0 3
2000 4 7
2001 2 5
2002 2 16
2003 1 14
2004 1 16
2005 2 20
2006 4 29
2007 6 21
2008 1 35
2009 4 34
2010 6 47
2011 4 44
2012 13 64
2013 12 74
2014 10 84
2015 18 72
2016 18 126
2017 29 134
2018 24 146
2019 22 189
2020 51 226
2021 56 309
2022 45 311
2023 53 345

The following table provides academic rankings for Kenyatta University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Kenya ranking Africa ranking World rank
Music 1 13 846
Singing and Vocal Performance 1 16 857
Illustration and Concept Art 1 17 938
Painting and Drawing 1 17 944
Sculpture 1 17 944
Aesthetics 2 52 1977
Literature 3 79 2409
Fashion Design 2 84 2728

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Kenyatta University

Speciality Kenya Africa World Rank
Nuclear Physics 2 100 2735
Physics 3 137 3432
Quantum and Particle physics 3 137 3543
Astrophysics and Astronomy 4 149 3749