The Commission for University Education (CUE) is a statutory body established under the Universities Act, 2012 to regulate, coordinate, and promote quality university education in Kenya.


It is responsible for accrediting universities, approving academic programmes, and ensuring institutions comply with national higher education standards.

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The Commission for University Education plays a vital role in maintaining quality, credibility and standards across Kenya's university education system through regulation and oversight.

Functions of the Commission for University Education

The Commission for University Education performs the following functions:

  1. Regulates university education in Kenya.
  2. Accredits universities and monitors compliance with established quality standards.
  3. Approves and inspects academic programmes offered by universities.
  4. Recognises and equates degrees, diplomas and certificates awarded by foreign universities and institutions.
  5. Licenses student recruitment agencies and oversees activities of foreign universities operating in Kenya.
  6. Monitors and evaluates university education in line with Kenya's national development goals.
  7. Develops, promotes and enforces quality assurance standards in university education.
  8. Supports the adoption of internationally recognised standards in higher education.
  9. Develops policies on university admission criteria and requirements.
  10. Advises the Cabinet Secretary for Education on matters relating to university education.
  11. Promotes quality research, innovation and academic excellence in universities.
  12. Supports the achievement of the objectives of university education in Kenya.

Commission for University Education Contacts

Head Office: Red Hill Road, Off Limuru Road, Gigiri, Nairobi

Phone: 020 7205000, 0780 656575, 0717 445566, 0791 445566

Email: [email protected]