Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1302 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #20 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 67 | In Ghana |
| #1 of 4 | In Kumasi |
| #125 of 1,016 | For Hydrology and Water resources management |
| Top50% | For 131 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 54%
- Enrollment
- 85,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.knust.edu.gh
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 54% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE), Ordinary ('O') level, with 5 credits, including English, and General Certificate of Education Advanced ('A') level, with 2 passes. Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) with passes in core English and Mathematics and three elective subjects relevant to chosen programme with a total aggregate of 24 |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; March-June) |
| Enrollment | 85,000 |
We've calculated the 54% acceptance rate for Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is a world-class research university with 18,691 scientific papers published and 299,803 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Chemistry, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Political Science, and Sociology.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 27 | 82 |
| 1993 | 29 | 99 |
| 1994 | 16 | 94 |
| 1995 | 20 | 150 |
| 1996 | 22 | 136 |
| 1997 | 33 | 141 |
| 1998 | 38 | 152 |
| 1999 | 39 | 159 |
| 2000 | 33 | 241 |
| 2001 | 34 | 279 |
| 2002 | 33 | 314 |
| 2003 | 40 | 468 |
| 2004 | 46 | 475 |
| 2005 | 84 | 636 |
| 2006 | 108 | 843 |
| 2007 | 136 | 1024 |
| 2008 | 127 | 1261 |
| 2009 | 172 | 1661 |
| 2010 | 214 | 2260 |
| 2011 | 268 | 2696 |
| 2012 | 340 | 3529 |
| 2013 | 418 | 6145 |
| 2014 | 596 | 8007 |
| 2015 | 781 | 9679 |
| 2016 | 898 | 11050 |
| 2017 | 989 | 13216 |
| 2018 | 1095 | 15255 |
| 2019 | 1283 | 18884 |
| 2020 | 1862 | 26316 |
| 2021 | 1951 | 33835 |
| 2022 | 2302 | 39101 |
| 2023 | 2358 | 46144 |
| 2024 | 1934 | 49917 |
Tuition
| International studetns | Overseas students, undergraduate, 14m - 26m per annum; postgraduate, 16m - 28m (GHS) |
|---|
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Master's Degree | Agronomy, Architecture, Business Administration, Computer Science, Crop Production, Education, Finance, Food Science, Information Technology, Insurance, Law, Leadership, Management, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Statistics, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Master of Philosophy | Architecture, Building Technologies, Computer Science, English, Finance, French, Information Technology, Management, Political Sciences |
| Doctorate | Building Technologies, English, French, Management |
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology alumni
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Kofi Annan
- Enrolled in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
- Studied in 1958-1961
- Occupations
- politiciandiplomateconomist
- Biography
-
Kofi Atta Annan was a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh secretary-general of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006. Annan and the UN were the co-recipients of the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize. He was the founder and chairman of the Kofi Annan Foundation, as well as chairman of The Elders, an international organisation founded by Nelson Mandela.
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Mr Eazi
- Occupations
- businesspersonsinger
- Biography
-
Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, better known by his stage name Mr Eazi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record executive. He is the pioneer of Banku music, a fusion of sound he describes as a mixture of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chord progressions and patterns. Mr Eazi relocated to Kumasi in 2008 and enrolled at KNUST, where he began booking artists to perform at college parties. He showed interest in music after recording a guest verse on "My Life", a song that gained traction and became a popular record at KNUST. Mr Eazi released his debut mixtape About to Blow in 2013. He gained an international audience following the release of the Efya-assisted single "Skin Tight". His second mixtape, titled Life Is Eazi, Vol. 1 – Accra to Lagos, was released in 2017.
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El Anatsui
- Occupations
- ceramicistpainteruniversity teacherinstallation artistsculptor
- Biography
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El Anatsui is a Ghanaian sculptor active for much of his career in Nigeria. He has drawn particular international attention for his "bottle-top installations". These installations consist of thousands of aluminum pieces sourced from alcohol recycling stations and sewn together with copper wire, which are then transformed into metallic cloth-like wall sculptures. Such materials, while seemingly stiff and sturdy, are actually free and flexible, which often helps with manipulation when installing his sculptures.
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Samira Bawumia
- Years
- 1980-.. (age 45)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Samira Bawumia is a Ghanaian politician who served as the Second Lady of Ghana from 2017 to 2025. She is married to former Vice-President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia. She received the Ghanaian Women Association of Georgia Global Humanitarian Award, an honor from the Atlanta City Council, and is also recognized by the Macon Bibb country. She graduated from the University of London with a bachelor’s degree in law.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology faculties and divisions
| College : Agriculture and Natural Resources | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Cattle Breeding, Crop Production, Dairy, Fishery, Forest Management, Forest Products, Forestry, Horticulture, Rural Planning, Soil Science, Water Management, Wildlife, Wood Technology, Zoology |
|---|---|
| College : Architecture and Planning | Architecture, Architecture and Planning |
| College : Art and Social Sciences | African Studies, Commercial Law, Cultural Studies, Design, Economics, English, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Industrial Management, Modern Languages, Painting and Drawing, Private Law, Public Law, Publishing and Book Trade, Sculpture, Social Studies |
| College : Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Geological Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Technology |
| College : Health Sciences | Biology, Dentistry, Health Administration, Health Education, Health Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science |
| College : Science | Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Distance Education, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Food Technology, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Physics, Technology |
| School : Graduate Studies | Agriculture, Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | KNUST |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1951 |
| Accreditation | National Accreditation Board |
| Motto | Nyansapɔ wɔsane no badwenma |
| Colors | red, yellow, green, black, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Private Mail Bag University Post Office Kumasi Ghana |
|---|---|
| City population | 444,000 |