The University of Kabianga can trace its roots back to the foundation of a government school in 1925. In 2007 it became a faculty of Moi University in 2007 and achieved full university status in 2013.
Students can study at the schools of agricultural science and natural resources, education, arts and social sciences, health sciences, and science and technology.
There are three campuses including Kapkatet campus, Kericho Town campus and the main campus. Most first-year students are offered accommodation on campus.