Zetech University (ZU)

Founded in 1999 as Zetech College and chartered in 2017 as a private university, Zetech University is located in Ruiru, Kiambu County. The university serves over 15,000 students across four campuses including Ruiru Main, Technology Park Mang'u, Nairobi City, and Thika Road.

The university operates eight schools including Business and Economics, Computing and IT, Engineering, Media and Creative Arts, Education, Hospitality, Health Sciences, and Graduate Studies. Its IBM Academic Initiative partnership supports technology training and innovation.

Accredited by CUE and the IBM Academic Initiative, the institution ranks 54th nationally. Its rapid growth from a college to a university serving 15,000 students reflects its commitment to affordable, industry-relevant education in Kenya's competitive private higher education sector.

Zetech University's research output is growing, primarily focused on applied sciences, technology, and business innovation. The School of Computing and IT conducts research on software engineering, data analytics, and ICT applications for small enterprises, while the School of Business and Economics investigates entrepreneurship, microfinance, and value chain development in Kenya's informal economy. The School of Engineering develops appropriate technologies for manufacturing and construction, leveraging the Technology Park at Mang'u Campus. Partnerships with IBM through the IBM Academic Initiative, Cisco Networking Academy, SAP University Alliances, and Microsoft Imagine Academy provide platforms for collaborative research and industry-aligned innovation. The Innovation Hub serves as an incubation space for student research projects and startups, particularly in fintech, edtech, and digital media. Zetech's research increasingly addresses the technology and entrepreneurship needs of Kenya's SME sector, translating academic inquiry into practical business solutions.

A C+ mean grade is the minimum for a Bachelor's degree; competitive programmes (medicine, engineering, law, nursing, architecture) require higher grades and specific KCSE subject clusters. Master's programmes require a relevant Bachelor's degree; PhD programmes a relevant Master's degree.