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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Ranking

country rank: 2
world rank: 2142

University Overview

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology ranking was established in 1951 as a non-profit public higher-education institution in the Ashanti capital of Kumasi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 persons). There are other branch campuses for this school in the following cities: Sunyani is a neighborhood in Accra, Ghana. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) ranking is a big (Topuniversitieslist enrolment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Ghanaian higher education institution that is officially recognized by the National Accreditation Board, Ghana (National Accreditation Board of Ghana). Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in a variety of fields, including pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, and doctorate degrees. For more information, see the degree levels and areas of study matrix below from Topuniversitieslist. This 69-year-old Ghanaian higher-education school has a strict admissions process based on entrance exams and previous academic records and ratings. The admission rate for this Ghanaian higher education institution is 30-40%, making it a very selective university. Students from all around the world are welcome to apply for admission. KNUST also provides a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning options, as well as administrative services to students.

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Ranking

University Identity

Name Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Acronym KNUST
Founded 1951
Motto Nyansap? w?sane no badwenma A wise knot is untied by a wise child
Colours Red, yellow, green, black and white

University Location

Address Private Mail Bag University Post Office Kumasi Ashanti Ghana
Tel +233 (3220) 60021
Fax +233 (51) 60137
Other locations Sunyani, Accra

Yearly Tuition Range

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro) 0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)
International
students
2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro) 2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate 30-40%
Admission Office Private Mail Bag University Post Office Kumasi (51) 61831

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 25,000-29,999
Academic Staff 3,000-3,499
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Carnegie Classification

Facilities and Services

Library Yes
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes
Academic Counseling Not reported
Career Services Not reported
Institutional Hospital Not reported

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Memberships and Affiliations

Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Association of African Universities (AAU)

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