The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has published an updated list of private universities eligible for funding through the Higher Education Loans Board
The list outlines accredited private universities where placed students can apply for HELB loans.
The update comes after the Portal was opened, allowing students to apply for university placement.
Under the new university funding model, students at private universities qualify for HELB but are not eligible for a government scholarship.
To apply, candidates should visit the KUCCPS website and select the student portal under the ‘portals’ option.
After accessing the website, create an account by entering the required details.
Then log in to the portal using your KCSE Index number, Year of KCSE, and password, which should be your KCPE index number or birth certificate number.
Upon logging in, the candidate will access the dashboard, which displays the number of institutions and courses offered.
KUCCPS Updates List of Eligible Private Universities
According to KUCCPS, 31 private universities are listed under the private sponsorship category on the portal.
These institutions are accredited and recognized by the Commission for University Education.
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| No. | University Name | Category | Institution Type | Parent Ministry | County |
| 1 | Africa International University | University | Private | Private Institution | Nairobi |
| 2 | Africa Nazarene University | University | Private | Private Institution | Kajiado |
| 3 | Amref International University | University | Private | Private Institution | Nairobi |
| 4 | Catholic University of Eastern Africa | University | Private | Private Institution | Nairobi |
| 5 | Daystar University | University | Private | Private Institution | Machakos |
| 6 | Great Lakes University of Kisumu | University | Private | Private Institution | Kisumu |
| 7 | Gretsa University | University | Private | Private Institution | Kiambu |
| 8 | International Leadership University | University | Private | Private Institution | Nairobi |
| 9 | Islamic University of Kenya | University | Private | Private Institution | Nairobi |
| 10 | Kabarak University | University | Private | Private Institution | Nakuru |
| 11 | KCA University | University | Private | Private Institution | Nairobi |
| 12 | Kenya Assemblies of God East University | University | Private | Private Institution | Nairobi |
| 13 | Kenya Highlands Evangelical University | University | Private | Private Institution | Kericho |
| 14 | Kenya Methodist University | University | Private | Private Institution | Meru |
| 15 | Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology | University | Private | Private Institution | Nairobi |
| 16 | Lukenya University | University | Private | Private Institution | Machakos |
| 17 | Management University of Africa | University | Private | Private Institution | Nairobi |
| 18 | Marist International University College | University | Private | Private Institution | Nairobi |
| 19 | Mount Kenya University | University | Private | Private Institution | Kiambu |
| 20 | Outspan Global University | University | Private | Private Institution | Nyeri |
| 21 | Pan Africa Christian University | University | Private | Private Institution | Nairobi |
| 22 | Pioneer International University | University | Private | Private Institution | Nairobi |
| 23 | Presbyterian University of East Africa | University | Private | Private Institution | Kiambu |
| 24 | Riara University | University | Private | Private Institution | Nairobi |
| 25 | Scott Christian University | University | Private | Private Institution | Machakos |
| 26 | St Paul’s University | University | Private | Private Institution | Kiambu |
| 27 | Tangaza University | University | Private | Private Institution | Nairobi |
| 28 | The East African University | University | Private | Private Institution | Kajiado |
| 29 | University of Eastern Africa, Baraton | University | Private | Private Institution | Nandi |
| 30 | Uzima University | University | Private | Private Institution | Kisumu |
| 31 | Zetech University | University | Private | Private Institution | Nairobi |
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Public Universities Approved for Government Scholarships
KUCCPS has also outlined 43 public universities eligible for both HELB and government scholarships through the Universities Fund.
| No. | Public University | County |
| 1 | University of Nairobi | Nairobi |
| 2 | Moi University | Uasin Gishu |
| 3 | Kenyatta University | Nairobi |
| 4 | Egerton University | Nakuru |
| 5 | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology | Kiambu |
| 6 | Maseno University | Kisumu |
| 7 | Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology | Kakamega |
| 8 | Dedan Kimathi University of Technology | Nyeri |
| 9 | Chuka University | Tharaka-Nithi |
| 10 | Technical University of Kenya | Nairobi |
| 11 | Technical University of Mombasa | Mombasa |
| 12 | Pwani University | Kilifi |
| 13 | Kisii University | Kisii |
| 14 | University of Eldoret | Uasin Gishu |
| 15 | Maasai Mara University | Narok |
| 16 | Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology | Siaya |
| 17 | Laikipia University | Laikipia |
| 18 | South Eastern Kenya University | Kitui |
| 19 | Meru University of Science and Technology | Meru |
| 20 | Multimedia University of Kenya | Nairobi |
| 21 | University of Kabianga | Kericho |
| 22 | Karatina University | Nyeri |
| 23 | Kibabii University | Bungoma |
| 24 | Rongo University | Migori |
| 25 | The Co-operative University of Kenya | Nairobi |
| 26 | Taita Taveta University | Taita-Taveta |
| 27 | Murang’a University of Technology | Murang’a |
| 28 | University of Embu | Embu |
| 29 | Machakos University | Machakos |
| 30 | Kirinyaga University | Kirinyaga |
| 31 | Garissa University | Garissa |
| 32 | Alupe University | Busia |
| 33 | Kaimosi Friends University | Vihiga |
| 34 | Tom Mboya University | Homa Bay |
| 35 | Tharaka University | Tharaka-Nithi |
| 36 | Bomet University | Bomet |
| 37 | Open University of Kenya | Nairobi |
| 38 | Turkana University College | Turkana |
| 39 | Koitaleel Samoei University College | Nandi |
| 40 | Mama Ngina University College | Kilifi |
| 41 | Nyandarua University College | Nyandarua |
| 42 | Kabarnet University College | Baringo |
| 43 | Makueni University College | Makueni |
