Mount Kenya University: Rankings
Mount Kenya University ranked 8 in Kenya, 4383 in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across multiple research topics. The ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EliteDegrees's index has 2,518 academic publications and 9,974 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4383 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 151 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| # 8 of 63 | In Kenya |
| # 3062 of 5,013 | For Economics |
| # 3437 of 5,096 | For Business |
| # 3773 of 5,432 | For Mathematics |
| Top 1-3 | For 8 other topics |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Mount Kenya University ranked 7 for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Kenya and 4236 in the World with 1,936 publications made and 6,582 citations received.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demography | #6 | #126 | #2122 |
| Gender Studies | #8 | #116 | #2358 |
| Education | #5 | #86 | #2478 |
| Sociology | #7 | #143 | #3043 |
| Anthropology | #10 | #154 | #3201 |
| Law | #8 | #159 | #3575 |
| Political Science | #8 | #173 | #3828 |
| Archaeology | #10 | #223 | #4291 |
| History | #9 | #230 | #4490 |
| Linguistics | #8 | #202 | #4498 |
| Philosophy | #9 | #228 | #5025 |
Medicine rankings
Mount Kenya University ranked 7 for Medicine in Kenya and 3834 in the World with 1,751 publications made and 7,020 citations received.
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Medicine Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatrics | #7 | #153 | #1898 |
| Healthcare Administration | #5 | #118 | #1973 |
| Paramedicine and Emergency | #5 | #118 | #2121 |
| Veterinary | #9 | #214 | #2180 |
| Health Science | #4 | #107 | #2292 |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | #6 | #185 | #2477 |
| Gerontology | #5 | #122 | #2558 |
| Nursing | #6 | #138 | #2579 |
| Virology | #11 | #210 | #3045 |
| Clinical Psychology | #8 | #136 | #3203 |
| Immunology | #8 | #211 | #3309 |
| Oncology | #6 | #183 | #3475 |
| Pathology | #7 | #196 | #3536 |
| Pharmacology | #7 | #219 | #3652 |
| Radiology | #6 | #229 | #4459 |
| Surgery | #9 | #241 | #4480 |
| Psychiatry | #7 | #209 | #4517 |
Mathematics rankings
Mount Kenya University ranked 6 for Mathematics in Kenya and 3773 in the World with 1,097 publications made and 2,501 citations received.
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Mathematics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actuarial Science | #4 | #38 | #1241 |
| Mathematics Education | #5 | #85 | #2302 |
| Statistics | #6 | #186 | #3780 |
Biology rankings
Mount Kenya University ranked 10 for Biology in Kenya and 4813 in the World with 1,062 publications made and 7,604 citations received.
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Biology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virology | #11 | #210 | #3045 |
| Microbiology | #8 | #214 | #3239 |
| Immunology | #8 | #211 | #3309 |
| Oncology | #6 | #183 | #3475 |
| Horticulture | #14 | #258 | #3582 |
| Pharmacology | #7 | #219 | #3652 |
| Botany | #14 | #266 | #4652 |
| Genetics | #8 | #242 | #4680 |
| Biochemistry | #10 | #262 | #5042 |
| Paleontology | #12 | #269 | #5090 |
| Neuroscience | #9 | #240 | #5234 |
Environmental Science rankings
Mount Kenya University ranked 11 for Environmental Science in Kenya and 4757 in the World with 1,061 publications made and 5,361 citations received.
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Environmental Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Management | #12 | #253 | #3855 |
| Ecology | #14 | #259 | #4526 |
| Paleontology | #12 | #269 | #5090 |
| Geology | #16 | #287 | #5393 |
Business rankings
Mount Kenya University ranked 6 for Business in Kenya and 3437 in the World with 1,033 publications made and 2,249 citations received.
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Business Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | #3 | #43 | #1221 |
| Actuarial Science | #4 | #38 | #1241 |
| Project Management | #4 | #66 | #2066 |
| Accounting | #6 | #111 | #2252 |
| Marketing | #6 | #113 | #2667 |
| Management Information Systems (MIS) | #5 | #109 | #2740 |
| Finance | #8 | #143 | #2879 |
| Management | #6 | #154 | #3463 |
Economics rankings
Mount Kenya University ranked 8 for Economics in Kenya and 3062 in the World with 976 publications made and 3,161 citations received.
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Economics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actuarial Science | #4 | #38 | #1241 |
| Finance | #8 | #143 | #2879 |
Psychology rankings
Mount Kenya University ranked 7 for Psychology in Kenya and 4333 in the World with 821 publications made and 1,863 citations received.
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Psychology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | #5 | #86 | #2478 |
| Clinical Psychology | #8 | #136 | #3203 |
| Psychiatry | #7 | #209 | #4517 |
| Neuroscience | #9 | #240 | #5234 |
Computer Science rankings
Mount Kenya University ranked 9 for Computer Science in Kenya and 5168 in the World with 783 publications made and 2,377 citations received.
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Computer Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems (MIS) | #5 | #109 | #2740 |
| Machine Learning | #8 | #244 | #4453 |
| Telecommunications | #13 | #263 | #4745 |
| Neuroscience | #9 | #240 | #5234 |
