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Medicine & Health Sciences · 🇰🇪 Kenya

Best Universities for Medicine & Health Sciences in Kenya 2026

Top universities for medicine and health sciences in Kenya include University of Nairobi (UoN). BrightKey has evaluated 1 institutions with relevant programs.

Evaluation draws on BrightKey's 6-dimension ratings and universities' publicly disclosed notable programs. Editorial standards.

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Visa & post-study work

Student pass sponsored by the institution; no automatic post-study work visa — graduates convert via employer sponsorship

Application system

Domestic via the KCSE national exam and placement; English-medium, international applicants assessed on IB/A-Level/AP with equivalence

International tuition

Public universities (Nairobi) charge low income-scaled local fees; international self-sponsored ~USD 2,000–6,000/year

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1 recommended universities, sorted by BrightKey rating

University of Nairobi (UoN)

Nairobi, Kenya · Founded 1970 · 5% intl

ABB

Medicine & Health Sciences programs

  • Medicine & Health Sciences (MBChB)The country's leading medical school, anchored at Kenyatta National Hospital, training a large share of Kenya's senior physicians and specialists.
  • Agriculture & Veterinary MedicineHistoric strength rooted in the Kabete campus; central to East African food security, agribusiness and animal-health expertise — the field of alumna Wangari Maathai.

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