Riara University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Since its establishment in 2012, Riara University has continued to abide by its motto, “Nurturing Innovators,” and has become one of the top private institutions of higher education in Kenya. It is committed to providing its students with an enriching educational experience through relevant curriculums, top-notch educators, and state-of-the-art amenities. Aside from its expansive academic offerings, this university looks after its students’ well-being by providing them with various sports and recreational facilities on campus.

Riara University Overview

Riara University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 7595	89 %
Africa Rankings	# 287	63 %
Kenya Rankings	# 43	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 8206	97 %
Africa Rankings	# 406	88 %
Kenya Rankings	# 60	—

Tuition Fees at Riara University

Riara University tuition fees for both bachelor's and master's students are discussed in this section.

Bachelor's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in KES
Domestic Students	194,600 KES - 207,200 KES
International Students	194,600 KES - 207,200 KES

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in KES
Domestic Students	250,200 KES
International Students	279,000 KES

Although this range provide a good estimate of tuition costs at Riara University, the actual fees depend on your chosen program. Thus, for more exact figures, you may refer to Riara University tuition fee pages.

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Admissions At Riara University

If you wish to study at Riara University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Riara University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Riara University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Riara University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	Domestic and International Admissions Page
Master's	Domestic and International Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at Riara University

There are several Riara University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Riara University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.