We are glad to inform the general public that the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Ghana Undergraduate Admissions Form for Foreign Applicants is Currently Opened for 2016/2017 academic session.

The management of the institution Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Ghana is using this medium to invite application from suitable and qualify international candidates for Admission to Degree/Diploma/Top-Up Programmes of Study at the University for the 2016/2017 Academic Year.

Who are the Eligible Candidates to Obtain the Admission Forms?

• Candidates who have Examination Results as at the time of Application.
• 2016 Candidates awaiting results may apply.

CLICK HERE to see the full list of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Ghana Undergraduate Programmes of Study

KNUST Kumasi, Ghana Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Specific Undergraduate Entry requirements:

GCE /IGCSE O’Level and A’Level / International Baccalaureate /High Diploma Holders / Mature Applicants
Five (5) credits including English Language and Mathematics and credits in three other relevant subjects plus three passes at the A/Level in the relevant subjects.
NB : Two passes at the A/level with an average of ‘C’ is also acceptable.

SSSCE/WASSCE
Six (6) credits with aggregate 24 or better at the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WAEC/SSSCE) including English Language and Mathematics and the elective subjects relevant to the choice of programme or their equivalent.

NOTE: Completed Application forms must be accompanied by the processing fee in International money order, payable to KNUST.

General Undergraduate Entry requirements:

• WASSCE/SSSCE Holders who have credits (A1-C6/A-D Respectively) 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.

• 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 obtained in Five (5) years and above.

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.

• 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

WASSCE/SSSCE Holders who have credits (A1-C6/ A-D, Respectively) 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

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.

• FOREIGN APPLICANTS (Online Application Only) and all others who have any of the above qualifications or their equivalent from an accredited/recognised institution.

How to apply for KNUST Kumasi, Ghana Undergraduate International Admissions

To apply as a foreign Student, please make sure you follow the International Student Application Guidelines. Then, please complete the form below to start your online admission process

International Student Application Guidelines

1. Fill in the online application code request form below.
2. You will receive a card number and Personal Identification Number (PIN) you can use to access the online registration forms.
3. Complete the online registration.
4. Print the completed form and add photocopies of relevant certificates and send to:

The Deputy Registrar (Academic)
KNUST
P.M.B
Kumasi, Ghana

CLICK HERE TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION

 

Foreign Applications Processing Fee Processing Fee

• Foreign Applicants Processing Fee   – $150; Online Application ONLY.
• Please follow the instructions at our website (http://admissions.knust.edu.gh/ugadmissions/foreign.php)

Payments may be effected through any of the following Accounts:
Bank: Ghana Commercial Bank Ltd
SwiftCode: GHCBGHAC
Account No: 6031620000208
Account Name: KNUST Forex

Bank: Ecobank Ghana Limited
SwiftCode: ECOCGHAC
Account No: 0211014402813701
Account Name: KNUST Rapid Transfer Collection Account (US Dollar)

 

How Foreign Applicants can Pay their Programme/School Fees

Any applicant who wants to pay his / her fees abroad, should pay at any Ecobank Branch or  Affiliate, to the Account Name and Number below OR pay by International Money Order made payable to KNUST.

Bank: ECOBANK GHANA
Account Name: KNUST Foreign USD Collection Account
SwiftCode: ECOCGHAC
Account Number: 0211014402813701

Applicants can also make payments through the following accounts

Bank:Ghana Commercial Bank Ltd
SwiftCode:GHCBGHAC
Account Name:KNUST USD Account
Account No:6031620000208

You are requested to quote your Name and Application Number (which is generated online – An Eight (8) Digit Number beginning with 20—).

Continuing and fresh students who wish to use this facility for the payment of their fees must quote their Name, Student Number and Programme

Please Note, you are to add the Pay in slip (P. I. S.) to the forms before submission

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 online.

KNUST Kumasi, Ghana Undergraduate International Admissions Form Deadline

All Completed Application Forms should be submitted by Post (EMS/DHL/UPS/FEDEX) on or before Thursday June 30, 2016 to

The Deputy Registrar (Academic Affairs)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Private Mail Bag
Kumasi, Ghana

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

NOTES:

• Application Forms submitted by HAND/Delivery shall not be PROCESSED.

• Only Results and/or Documents Provided by Applicants at the Time of Submission of Applications Shall be considered.
• Applicants (Excluding Awaiting Results Candidates) Shall Include in their Application Forms Photocopies of their Results Slips and/or Certificates as Well as Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate.
• An Applicant’s Failure To Input Grades and/ or Other Relevant Information Properly on the Forms/Online Shall Deny the Applicant Admission to a Programme of Study at the University
• Admissions to All Programmes of Study at the University are Transparently Administered by the Central Undergraduate Admissions Board without any other Considerations and/ or Solicitations. Any Applicant who makes any form of Solicitation to any Person or Group of Persons for the Purpose of Influencing and/or Gaining Admission into the University does So at His/Her own risk.
• Mandatory Requirement: All Applicants are required to Visit the University’s Website (www.knust.edu.gh) to complete their Application Process Online. Candidates are to Use the E-Voucher provided at the Time of Purchase of the Forms for this Purpose. Failure to do so renders the Application invalid

Registered General Nursing (Rgn) Diploma Holders, State Registered Nurses and Diploma in Midwifery Holders Applying for BSc Nursing & BSc Midwifery as well as all Candidates Applying for, BSc Midwifery Sandwich & BSc Emergency Nursing and Cadidates Applying for Diploma in General Nursing, Diploma in Midwifery & Diploma in Community Health Nursing Should Note that the Closing Date for the Submission of their Application is Thursday 31^st March, 2016.

 

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