Global Directory Universities

Rank #801 · Kenya (KE)

University of Nairobi

Overall: 22.2 Teaching: 14.6 Research: 10.2 Citations: 48.3 Industry: 34.8 International: 47
University of Nairobi

Overview

The University of Nairobi is the largest and oldest collegiate research university in Kenya, established as an independent institution in 1970. It is a leading academic hub in East Africa, world-renowned for its programs in medicine, agriculture, and development studies. The university has produced a significant portion of Kenya's political, intellectual, and scientific leadership.

Subject Areas

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences
  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health
  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

University Name

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University Name University of Nairobi
University Name Normalized university of nairobi

Profile

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Institution name University of Nairobi
Location Kenya
Region Africa
Size Extra Large
Focus Full Comprehensive
Research Medium
Status Public

Academic reputation

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Score 10
Rank 601+

Employer reputation

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Score 11.7
Rank 601+

Faculty/student

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Score 20.1
Rank 671

Citations per faculty

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Score 1.8
Rank 701+

International research network

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Score 50.1
Rank 701+

Employment outcomes

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Score 92.5
Rank 67

Sustainability

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Score 1.8
Rank 701+