How to Apply for KNUST Degree/Top-Up Programmes – 2017/2018

We are glad to inform the general public and all the interested candidates that the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST) Kumasi, Undergraduate Admissions form into Degree/Top-Up Programmes is out for 2017/2018 academic year.

The management of the institution Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST) Kumasi, is using this medium to invites application from suitable qualify candidates into her Degree/Top-Up Programmes of Study at the University for the 2017/2018 Academic session.

 

ELIGIBILITY

 (WASSCE/SSSCE/ADVANCED LEVEL/MATURE/ABCE/GBCE AND IB CANDIDATES)

Applicants who have examination results as at the time of application and applicants who will be writing WASSCE in MAY/JUNE, 2017 are eligible to apply.

 

KNUST Kumasi Undergraduate Available Programmes

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

BSc Agriculture
BSc Natural Resources Management
BSc Post Harvest Technology
BSc Dairy and Meat Science and Technology
BSc Landscape Design and Management
BSc Agricultural Biotechnology
BSc Agribusiness Management
BSc Forest Resources Technology
BSc Aquaculture & Water Resources Management

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

BA Economics
BA Geography and Rural Development
BA Sociology
BA Social Work
BA Religious Studies
BA History
BA Political Studies
BA French
BA Akan
BA Culture and Tourism
BA English
BSc Business Administration ((Human Resource Management/Management)
BSc Business Administration (Marketing/International Business)
BSc Business Administration (Accounting/Banking and Finance)
BSc Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management/Business Information Technology)
BSc. Hospitality and Tourism Management
LLB (4 years for WASSCE/SSSCE/GBCE and Equivalent Holders)
LLB (4 years for Degree Holders only) (Fee Paying only)

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

BSc Agricultural Engineering
BSc Chemical Engineering
BSc Civil Engineering
BSc Geomatic Engineering (Geodetic Engineering)
BSc Materials Engineering
BSc Mechanical Engineering
BSc Electrical & Electronic Engineering
BSc Computer Engineering
BSc Aerospace Engineering
BSc Petroleum Engineering
BSc Telecommunications Engineering
BSc Geological Engineering
BSc Biomedical Engineering
BSc Petrochemical Engineering
BSc Metallurgical Engineering

COLLEGE OF ART AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

BSc Architecture
BSc Construction Technology & Management (Building Technology)
BSc Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics (Building Technology)
BSc Development Planning
BSc Human Settlement Planning
BSc Land Economy
BSc Real Estate
BFA Painting and Sculpture
BA Communication Design (Graphic Design)
BA Industrial Art
BA Textile Design and Technology
BA Fashion Design
BA Integrated Rural Art and Industry
BA Publishing Studies (Book Industry)

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

BSc Biochemistry
BSc Food Science and Technology
BSc Biological Sciences
BSc Environmental Science
BSc Chemistry
BSc Computer Science
BSc Mathematics
BSc Statistics
BSc Physics
BSc Actuarial Science
Doctor of Optometry (OD), Six (6) years
BSc Meteorology and Climate Science

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) Six (6) Years
BSc Herbal Medicine
BSc Human Biology (Medicine- to be followed by a 3-year Clinical Programme leading to
MBChB Degree)
BSc Medical Laboratory Technology
BSc Sports and Exercise Science
BSc Nursing
BSc Midwifery
BSc BDS Dental Surgery (Three (3) years of BSc Human Biology to be followed by a
3-year Clinical studies leading to the award of BDS Degree) (Fee Paying only)
DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)
BSc Sonography
BSc Disability & Rehabilitation Studies (opened to Candidates with General Science; General
Arts; Business; Visual Arts and Vocational/ Home Economics background)

ALL TOP- UP PROGRAMMES ARE FEE-PAYING ONLY

 

KNUST Kumasi Top-Up Available Programmes

  • BSC BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HND HOLDERS)
  • DOCTOR OF PHARMACY (PHARM D) TWO (2) YEARS, (APPLICANTS MUST BE PRACTISING PHARMACIST WITH THREE (3) YEARS POST REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE)

 

The Sale of E-Voucher for the online Application is open to the following Applicants:

  1. WASSCE/SSSCE Holders who have credits (A1-C6/A-D) in the following Three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits (A1-C6/ A-D) in Three Elective Subjects with an Aggregate Score of 24 or better in the relevant Area of Study.

OR

GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE (GBCE) Holders who possess passes in Three compulsory Subjects including English Language and passes in any Three Elective Subjects including Business Mathematics.

  1. ADVANCED LEVEL Holders with credits in at least Five (5) subjects at the GCE ‘O’ Level (or its equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics plus at least two passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level.

OR

ADVANCED BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (ABCE) Holders with passes in Three compulsory Subjects plus Three optional subjects relevant to the Programme of study, OR Applicants with Stage I of ACCA, ICA, Associate of Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB), Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) with credits at WASSCE/SSSCE in Three (3) Core Subjects and credits in Three (3) Elective Subjects or Six (6) credits at GBCE or ABCE or GCE O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics.

  1. MATURE STUDENTS who have attained the age of 25 years or above at the time of Application and have credits in Five (5) GCE ‘O Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics, in addition to passing an Entrance Examination and /or Interview.

OR

  1. WASSCE/SSSCE Holders who have credits (A1-C6/ A-D) in the    following Three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits (A1-C6/A-D) in Three Elective Subjects with an Aggregate Score of 24 or better in the relevant Area of Study.

OR

  1. HND Holders with Three (3) years relevant working experience in addition to the Minimum Entry Requirements at WASSCE/SSSCE or Five (5) GCE O’ Level Credits including English Language and Mathematics.

 

How to Apply for KNUST Kumasi Undergraduate Admissions

POINTS OF SALE:

All Ghana Post Regional and Designated Post Offices

COST OF E-VOUCHER:

GHANAIAN APPLICANTS: The cost of Online Application Voucher (E-Voucher) and Prepaid EMS Envelopes is GH¢ 180.00.

FOREIGN APPLICANTS: The cost of Online Application Voucher (E-Voucher) is USD 150.00.

FOREIGN APPLICANT CLICK HERE TO APPLY

 

Applicants are required to purchase the e-voucher from the Ghana post offices.

Applicants are required to submit two (2) copies of the ONLINE APPLICATION and other relevant documents.

Foreign applicants are to generate an e-voucher from the university’s website, www.knust.edu.gh and follow the instructions.

All completed application should be submitted by post (EMS/DHL/UPS/FEDEX) to the Deputy Registrar (Academic and Student Affairs) KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana on or before July 31st, 2017.

NOTE: Any HAND DELIVERED Application shall not be PROCESSED.      

ANY APPLICATION THAT IS NOT FULLY AND/ OR PROPERLY COMPLETED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION SHALL NOT BE PROCESSED AND/OR CONSIDERED.

 

KNUST Kumasi Undergraduate Admissions Application Closes Date

All interested candidate should be aware that the application closes on or before Monday, 31st July, 2017 

 

Click Here to Download the KNUST 2017-2018 Entry Requirements and Guidelines

 

Fee-Paying Applicants

A Fee-Paying Facility is available to Applicants who do not meet the Competitive Departmental/Faculty Requirements and Cut-Off Points but satisfy the Minimum Entry Requirements of Aggregate 24 or better. Applicants who wish to take advantage of this facility should indicate this when filling online Application forms.

 

For more information,

Contact:  +233 (0) 3220 61831/ 60444 / +233 (0) 500 482 807 / +233 (0) 240 130 946

 

 

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48 Comments

  1. Frempong Daniel says:

    I would complete my diploma program by May at UDS . Please can I apply for a top up in Bsc Agriculture

  2. Emmanuel Amo Bentum says:

    I had pass in HND CIVIL ENGINEERING, Can I apply for Top-up

  3. Emmanuel Amo Bentum says:

    sorry can i apply for top up in civil engineering

  4. Akwesi Richard says:

    please is there any need to attach your WASSCE result to HND cert when applying for Top up?

  5. Nana Qweiqu Gyan says:

    Pls boss am KNUST-IDI diploma holder can i apply for the top up through the regular stream???

  6. eugene says:

    Is it possible for HND holder in electrical engineering to top up and may i know the procedure and/or conditions

  7. Charles says:

    Please am an HND student in mechanical engineering (production), can I apply for top up with my HND and how many years will it take

  8. ISAAC KYEI MIEZAH says:

    Hi , I have HND in marketing and i want to pursue degree in logistics and supply chain management ,is it possible.

    • La Nicholas says:

      If I may understand your question: You have HND in Marketing and you want to use the certificate to pursue degree in logistics and supply chain management. It is not possible. But if you want keep your HND and start all over for degree in Logistics, why not, it is possible.

  9. baboucarr S says:

    Gretings, I am in Gambia doing Hnd in computer science am working at the state Printing Press as a designer . can i top up in this university for Bsc.

  10. Boafo Frank says:

    Please Sir, what is the cut-off point to Degree in Computer Science, if you’re having HND in Computer Science??? Thanks.

  11. philip kankam says:

    can i apply with only my hnd cert without attaching my wave certificate

  12. Please I have hnd in electrical/electronic engineering and I want to top up. Please may i know the entry requirements.

  13. Eric Darko says:

    Dear Sir/Madam,
    Please,l am an HND holder in Civil Engineering,can l do the top up with KNUST.l have a GPA of 2.80,completed in the year 2001.Kindly send any contact number through my email for further questions.Thank you for your time.

  14. Eric Darko says:

    Thanks….sir

  15. Yaw addo says:

    Please I will be an HND holder next year 2019. I want to know if i can I apply for a degree in 2019/2020 admission ,straight forward without any working experience….

  16. Frank Boafo says:

    Please is it necessary for you to have some years of working experience before you can apply for a degree top up???? Thanks.

  17. Anabah Dominic says:

    I am a holder of HND civil engineering, is it possible for me to do any top up course in built environment and how long will it take.

  18. Richard says:

    Please I have a HND in procurement and supply chain management… Can I apply for a top up …but want to b a regular student…. Pls it is possible

  19. Daniel says:

    Please I have a Diploma In Hardware and Networking . Please can I apply for a top up in KNUST ??

  20. Aboagye sampson says:

    Please I have HND in Accountancy and I want to use the certificate to pursue degree in banking and finance please it is possible. How many years

  21. Clement says:

    Pls sir I am holder of Advance Diploma, can I apply

  22. I am an diploma holder with mechanical Engineering can I proceed top up with Chemical engineering and how years for completion

  23. Benjamin Akoi-Wontumi says:

    I have HND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY and I want to further but I went to a pure technical high school. Can I apply with my HND still

  24. Emmanuel Boateng says:

    pls can I use HND cert. to apply for computer engineering as a regular student

  25. JACOB says:

    sir i have HND in Science Laboratory technology can apply for chemical engineering as my topup

  26. Doris says:

    Please, I am a holder of HND in marketing, can I apply for a degree top up or even can I apply for HR as my top up?

  27. Pls, does KNUST accepts professional Diploma cert for top up?

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