Subfield · Sociology and Political Science · Kenya
Sociology and Political Science research in Kenya
University of Nairobi ranks first in Kenya for Sociology and Political Science research in 2022–2025 (#1,332 worldwide), followed by Kenyatta University and Mount Kenya University.
- Kenya's world rank
- #79 of 122 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 1.6k
- Top-10% rate
- 11.7%
- Ranked institutions
- 5
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Sociology and Political Science in Kenya?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of NairobiNairobi | #1,332 | 8.4 | 12.2% | 188 |
| 2 | Kenyatta UniversityNairobi | #1,545 | 6.5 | 12.0% | 156 |
| 3 | Mount Kenya UniversityThika | #2,289 | 1.5 | 4.5% | 110 |
| 4 | Masinde Muliro University of Science and TechnologyKakamega | #2,331 | 128.0 | 7.0% | 73 |
| 5 | St. Paul's UniversityLimuru | #2,391 | 96.0 | 7.1% | 65 |
Institutions in Kenya above the floor of 40 fractional works in Sociology and Political Science, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
How Kenya compares with other countries in Sociology and Political Science