INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE LEARNING (IDL) – KNUST

Tertiary education demand has outstripped educational institutions’ limited resources on a national and global scale. In response to the Ghana Government’s policy of increasing access to tertiary education, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has taken on the challenge of establishing the Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) to employ innovative approaches in providing higher education via distance learning.

IDL-KNUST is Ghana’s remote learning education standard, providing a diverse student population with access to excellent instruction and support services in demand-driven, continuing, and tertiary education programs through a combination of online educational materials and face-to-face teaching (blended learning delivery).

WHY CHOOSE IDL – KNUST

Discover why IDL – KNUST is the gold standard in Ghana for distant learning education.

Be able to accommodate your studies around your career, social, and family obligations.
Excellent opportunities for networking with professionals from all walks of life.

IDL PORTAL – KNUST

Applicants will not be allowed to access the university unless they use the Knust IDL portal, which is a website or platform used to complete all admission processes, fees payment, and registration. In this regard, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana, has developed a web gateway to facilitate the aforementioned processes through its Institute of Distance Learning (IDL).

Access the Institute of Distance Learning portal through https://www.apps.knust.edu.gh/admission/apply/

Go to https://www.apps.knust.edu.gh/students/ if you have already registered for admission and want to access your account or do self-service on your school account. The web addresses listed in this section are available for performing the portal’s intended service.

PROGRAMMES UNDER IDL – KNUST

Distance learning courses are available through Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The following are the KNUST IDL (Institute of Distance Learning) programs. Each program is organized by the program or category of the program to which each direction of this institution belongs.

IDL provides competitive diplomas as well as additional undergraduate and postgraduate distant learning programs.

UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES AND THEIR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Two-Year Undergraduate Diploma Programmes

Diploma in Architectural Technology
Diploma in Business Administration
Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Horticulture

General entry requirements for all diploma programmes

Science and technology programmes:

SSCE Candidates: Passes (A–D) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects, English Language, Integrated Science and Mathematics, plus two (2) elective subjects.

WASSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A1–C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects, English Language, Integrated Science and Mathematics, plus two (2) elective subjects.

Arts, business and humanities programmes:

SSCE Candidates: Passes (A–D) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus two (2) elective subjects

WASSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A1–C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus two (2) elective subjects

• General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) ‘A-Level Holders: Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English, Mathematics and Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (Science students).

• Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE): Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). In addition, the applicant must have had credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)

• Mature Students’ Entry

Mature students’ entry avenues to tertiary education provide opportunities for people who could not do so earlier in their lives to further their education at the tertiary level after some years in the workplace.

• The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least five years old at the time of application;

• Applicants must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations in English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test conducted by IDL-KNUST.

Specific entry requirements for diploma programmes

Diploma in architectural technology Applicants must possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE holders who have A–D/A1-C6 in three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credit in three (3) elective subjects.

• Ordinary Level holders with passes (1-8) in at least five (5) subjects at G.C.E. “O” level (or its equivalent including English and Mathematics).

• Proficiency Certificate in Architectural Draughtsmanship with A–D/A1–C6 at SSSCE/WASSCE in English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.

• Construction Technician Certificate (CTC) 1 & 2 and other related professional certificates.

• Mature Applicants – The applicant must be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least five years old at the time of application. Applicants must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations in English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test conducted by IDL-KNUST

TOP-UP UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND THEIR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Two-Year Top-Up Undergraduate Programmes:

BSc Business Administration (7 Options Available)
BSc Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics (QSCE)
BSc Construction Technology and Management (CTM)
BA Social Work (Three Years)
BA Sociology (Three Years)
BSc Information Technology
BSc Statistics
BSc Agriculture
BSc Actuarial Science
BSc Computer Science

General entry requirements for all top-up undergraduate programmes

BSc business administration

Entry Requirements: HND or its equivalent in business-related areas such as Accounting, Secretarial, Management, Purchasing and Supply, Marketing, etc. Options available are:

Human Resource Management
Management
Accounting
Banking and Finance
Marketing
Hospitality Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Candidates shall continue in the AREAS OF SPECIALISATION in their respective programmes for the Top-up. Specialisations would be mounted in specific centres depending on the number of qualified applicants.

BSc. Quantity Surveying and Construction
Economics (QSCE)
BSc. Construction Technology and Management (CTM)

Entry Requirements for QSCE and CTM: HND in Building Technology or its equivalent Diploma Certificate

B.A. Social work

Entry Requirements: Applicants with any of the following qualifications from an accredited University or Institution:

Diploma in Social Work
Degree or Diploma in Education
Diploma from Teacher Training Colleges/Nursing
Training College
HND in Management or Human Resource
Management
Degree or Diploma in Theology and Biblical Studies

B.A. Sociology

Entry Requirements: Applicants with any of the following qualifications from an accredited University or Institution:

Diploma in Social Work
Diploma in Social Administration
Diploma in Police/Prison Administration
Degree or Diploma in Education
Diploma from Teacher Training Colleges
Diploma from Nursing Training Colleges
Degree or Diploma in Theology
First Degree in any Social Science Programme
HND in Business Administration (i.e.
Management, Human Resource Management,
Marketing, etc.)

BSC. Information technology

Entry Requirements: Applicants with any of the following qualifications from an accredited University or Institution:

HND or equivalent Diploma Certificate in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics, Data Processing, Information Systems/Sciences and any area related to any of the programmes listed.
A first degree in any Physical Sciences or Engineering may also apply

BSC. Statistics

Entry Requirements: Applicants with HND in Statistics or related equivalent Diploma certificate from an accredited institution can apply.

BSC. Agriculture

Entry Requirements: Applicants with Diploma in Agriculture, Diploma in Horticulture, HND in Agriculture or any related Science Programme from a reputable Agriculture Institution.

BSC. Actuarial science

Entry Requirements: Applicants with any of the following qualifications from an accredited Institution or University could apply.

HND or equivalent Diploma Certificate in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science or Accounting
University graduates holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Science or Statistics

BSC. Computer science

Entry Requirements: Applicants with any of the following qualifications from an accredited Institution or University could apply. HND or its equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics, Data Processing, Information Systems/Sciences and any area related to any of the programmes listed.

COST OF DIPLOMA AND TOP-UP UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION FORM

The E-voucher cost is as follows:

All Undergraduate Programmes – GH¢220.00 for Ghanaian applicants and US$150.00 for Foreign Applicants.

Diploma Programmes –GH¢150.00 for Ghanaian applicants and US$150.00 for Foreign Applicants

HOW DO I APPLY FOR DIPLOMA AND TOP-UP UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

All Undergraduate Top-up applicants should purchase an Online application e-voucher at a cost of GHC220.00 for Ghanaian applicants and US$150.00 for Foreign Applicants from ECOBANK, GCB Bank and CBG APPLY ONLINE.
Similarly, all Diploma programme applicants should purchase an Online application e-voucher at a cost of GH¢150.00 for Ghanaian applicants and US$150.00 for Foreign Applicants from ECOBANK, GCB Bank and CBG APPLY ONLINE.
Applicants should follow carefully the instructions on the e-voucher
All Applicants SHOULD visit https://apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions and complete an Online Application using the e-voucher provided.
Applicants must ensure that they purchase Distance Learning forms and NOT Regular KNUST forms to avoid complications.
Only results and or documents provided by applicants when submitting their application documents shall be considered.
A copy of the COMPLETED ONLINE FORMS should be printed and posted using an EMS envelope together with all relevant certificates/required documents to reach: The Institute Registrar, Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST-Kumasi, Ghana

PLEASE NOTE: Programmes would only be mounted at Centres with the requisite minimum number of qualified applicants (please contact IDL Office for details).

IDL POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND THEIR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The distance learning centers were established to assist prospective students who are unable to go to the main campus in order to pursue various degree programs.

KNUST offers a wide range of courses, from certificates to doctoral degrees, similar to the main campus.

However, in this article, we will include all of the KNUST IDL Postgraduate Courses that are currently available for the academic year.

If you’re a prospective applicant looking for a distance course to offer, the certified IDL postgraduate courses offered at KNUST are mentioned below.

PLEASE NOTE: All MPhil/MBA programmes are for two years and MSc/MPA programmes are one-year duration. Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

MSc. Health Informatics
MSc. Information Technology
MSc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics
MSc. Food Quality Management
MSc. Biotechnology
MSc. Forensic Science
Commonwealth Master of Business Administration with specialisations in Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Accounting
MBA International Business
MSc Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
MSc. Industrial Finance and Investment
MSc Business Consulting and Enterprise Risk Management
MPhil/MSc. Educational Innovations and Leadership Science
Master of Education
MSc. Project Management (ACCRA AND TAKORADI CENTRES ONLY)
MSc. Development Management
Master of Public Administration
MSc Security and Justice Administration
MSc Energy and Sustainable Management
MSc Hospitality and Tourism Management
MSc Strategic Management and Leadership
MSc Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership
MSc Insurance and Business Continuity
MSc. Development Finance
MSc. Management and Human Resource Strategy
MSc Marketing
MSc. Economics (ACCRA CENTRE ONLY)
MPhil. Post-Harvest Technology (Horticulture)
MPhil/ MSc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MSc Procurement and Supply Chain Management
MSc. Geography and Sustainable Development
MSc. Accounting and Finance
MSc. Actuarial Science
MSc. Applied Statistics
MSc. Environmental Science
MSc Agribusiness Management
MSc Mechanical Engineering
MSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
MSc Environmental Resource Management
MSc Communication System and Network Engineering
Professional Master of Engineering with Management (MEng) Program

General entry requirements of postgraduate programmes

Entry requirements (programmes 1 – 6):

Applicants to all the above programmes (1 – 6) must hold a good bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in Science (Physical and Biological) or Engineering background

Entry requirements (for programmes 7 – 26):

Applicants to the above programmes (7 – 26) must possess:

A good bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University; or
Professional qualifications (i.e., Chartered Level) in Accounting, Banking, Finance, Administration, Marketing, Management, Insurance, Engineering, Risk Management, etc. (e.g., ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, CIM, CPA, CIB, CII, ICMCI, CIRM, CFA, CFM, etc.).

27. MPHIL. Post-harvest technology (horticulture)

Entry Requirements:

Applicants must hold a good bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in Post-Harvest Technology, Agriculture, Agricultural Biotechnology, Natural Resource Management, Biological Sciences and other related sciences.

28. MPHIL/ MSC. Logistics and supply chain management

Entry Requirements:

A good bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in Logistics and Supply Chain Management related discipline; or
A good first degree in any discipline with appreciable work experience in Supply Chain, Logistics or Transport Management; or
An international advanced diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

29. MSC Procurement and supply chain management

Entry Requirements:

Applicants must hold a good bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in Supply Chain Management;
A good bachelor’s degree in any discipline with relevant practical experience in Procurement; or
Applicants that are chartered members of CIPS with two years’ work experience

38. MSC Environmental resource management

Entry Requirement:

A good first degree from a recognised University in Mineral Processing, Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources and Physical Science.

39. MSC Communication system and network engineering

Entry Requirement:

A good first degree from a recognised University in Telecommunication, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Telecommunication or other related Science or Engineering subjects; or
Applicants with BSc Electrical and Electronic Technology in Education or BSc Information and Communication Technology in Education and a CWA of 45 in a semester bridging course organised by the University.

40. Professional master of engineering with management (MENG) programmes:

General entry requirements: A good first degree from a recognised University with a minimum of two years of working experience

Duration of MENG Programmes: The professional engineering programmes are MODULAR and the modules will be run during weekends. The programme will cover two (2) academic years.

Specific Entry Requirements for Options:

Oil and Gas (mid and downstream): Possesses a BSC or B-Tech degree in chemical process and other engineering disciplines from a recognised university;

Industrial Operations: Possesses a BSC or B-Tech degree in Engineering disciplines from a recognised university;

Energy Systems Engineering: Possesses a BSC or B-Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering or energy-related engineering disciplines from a recognised university.

COST OF POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION FORM

The E-voucher cost is as follows:

All Postgraduate Programmes (Including entrance interview fees) are GH¢250.00 for Ghanaian applicants and US$150.00 for Foreign Applicants

HOW DO I APPLY TO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

All Postgraduates should purchase an Online application e-voucher at a cost of GHC220.00 for Ghanaian applicants and US$150.00 for Foreign Applicants from ECOBANK, GCB Bank and CBG APPLY ONLINE.
Similarly, all Diploma programme applicants should purchase an Online application e-voucher at a cost of GH¢150.00 for Ghanaian applicants and US$150.00 for Foreign Applicants from ECOBANK, GCB Bank and CBG APPLY ONLINE.
Applicants should follow carefully the instructions on the e-voucher
All Applicants SHOULD visit https://apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions and complete an Online Application using the e-voucher provided.
Applicants must ensure that they purchase Distance Learning forms and NOT Regular KNUST forms to avoid complications.
Only results and or documents provided by applicants when submitting their application documents shall be considered.
A copy of the COMPLETED ONLINE FORMS should be printed and posted using an EMS envelope together with all relevant certificates/required documents to reach: The Institute Registrar, Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST-Kumasi, Ghana

PLEASE NOTE: Programmes would only be mounted at Centres with the requisite minimum number of qualified applicants (please contact IDL Office for details).

WHEN WILL THE KNUST IDL ADMISSION FORMS BE OUT

The date for the selling of Admission forms varies, however for top-up and postgraduate programs, it is normally around April/May each year.

Around February, admission forms for engineering top-up programs go on sale. Keep an eye on the KNUST IDL website’s homepage for further information.

IDL – KNUST TUITION FEES

The KNUST IDL prices for students vary based on the course offered by the candidates or students in the institution, as the institute offers a variety of classes and programs that cannot all be priced the same.

For the school year 2021/2022, the following tuition fees apply.

Diploma programmes

Programme Name	Year 1 (GH₵)	Year 2 (GH₵)
Diploma in Architectural Technology	3,300.00	3,000.00
Diploma in Business Administration	2,500.00	2,500.00
Diploma in Computer Network Engineering	3,200.00	2,600.00
Diploma in Horticultural Management	2,500.00	3,000.00
Diploma in Information Technology	2,500.00	3,000.00
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering	2,800.00	3,000.00

Top-up undergraduate programmes


Programme Name	Year 1 (GH₵)	Year 2 (GH₵)	Year 3 (GH₵)	Year 4 (GH₵)
BA Social Work		3,500.00	3,800.00	3,800.00
BA Sociology		3,500.00	3,800.00	3,800.00
BSc Actuarial Science			4,500.00	4,800.00
BSc Agricultural Engineering
BSc Business Administration – Accounting			3,500.00	3,800.00
BSc. Business Administration – Banking and Finance			3,500.00	3,800.00
BSc. Business Administration – General Management			3,500.00	3,800.00
BSc Business Administration – Human Resource Management			3,500.00	3,800.00
BSc. Business Administration – Logistics and Supply Chain Management			3,500.00	3,800.00
BSc Business Administration – Marketing			3,500.00	3,800.00
BSc Chemical Engineering (online only)		4,400.00	6,800.00	7,200.00
BSc Civil Engineering		3,500.00	5,500.00	5,600.00
BSc Computer Engineering		3,500.00	5,500.00	5,600.00
BSc Computer Science		5,169.00	4,800.00	4,800.00
BSc. Construction Technology & Management			4,800.00	5,400.00
BSc. Electrical And Electronic Engineering	3,500.00	3,500.00	5,500.00	5,600.00
BSc. Geomatic Engineering		3,600.00	5,500.00	5,600.00
BSc. Information Technology		4,300.00	4,500.00	5,000.00
BSc. Mechanical Engineering		3,500.00	3,500.00	5,600.00
BSc. Petroleum Engineering (Online Only)		5,300.00	7,000.00	7,200.00
BSc. Physics
BSC. Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics			4,800.00	5,400.00
BSc. Statistics			4,500.00	4,800.00
BSc. Telecommunication Engineering

Postgraduate programmes


Programme Name	Year 1 (GH₵)	Year 2 (GH₵)
Commonwealth Executive Master of Business/Public Administration (CEMBA/CEMPA)	12,763.00	4,000.00
Commonwealth Executive Master of Public Administration (CEMPA)	12,763.00	4,000.00
MA. Sociology	14,763.00
Master of Education Degree
MBA International Business	12,763.00	4,000.00
MPhil Materials Science
MPhil/MSc Business Consulting and Enterprise Risk Management	14,763.00	5,000.00
MPhil/MSc Educational Innovations and Leadership Science	14,763.00	5,000.00
MPhil/MSc Forensic Science	14,763.00
MPhil/MSc Health Informatics	12,763.00	4,000.00
MPhil/MSc. Industrial Finance and Investment	14,763.00	5,000.00
MPhil/MSc Industrial Mathematics	14,763.00
MPhil/MSc Information Technology	12,763.00	4,000.00
MPhil/MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management	14,763.00	5,000.00
MSc. Actuarial Science	14,763.00
MSc Applied Statistics	14,763.00
MSc. Biotechnology	14,763.00
MSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics	12,763.00	4,000.00
MSc. Development Finance	14,763.00
MSc. Development Management	14,763.00
MSc Economics	14,763.00
MSc Energy and Sustainable Management	14,763.00
MSc Food Quality Management	14,763.00
MSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics	12,763.00	4,000.00
MSc Insurance and Business Continuity	14,763.00
MSc. Management and Human Resource Strategy	14,763.00
MSc. Marketing	14,763.00
MSc. Mechanical Engineering	14,763.00
MSc Procurement and Supply Chain Management	14,763.00
MSc Project Management	19,158.00
MSc Security and Justice Administration	14,763.00
MSc Strategic Management and Leadership	14,763.00
MSc. Tourism and Hospitality Management	14,763.00

Kindly note the following:

Diploma/certificate and top-up undergraduate applicants are to pay a commitment fee of GHC 1,000.00 to secure admission and register.
Postgraduate applicants are to pay a commitment fee of GHC 5,000.00 to secure admission and register. The commitment fee is part of the total fees payable.
Students are required to pay a minimum of 70% before 1st-semester exams.
Please pay your fees into any of the University Fee Collection Accounts in any of the Banks listed below:
GCB
Ecobank
Republic Bank limited
GTBank
CalBank
Absa
Standard Chartered
CBG
Fidelity Bank
Stanbic Bank
Ghana Post

Also, you can pay your tuition fees through KNUST AIM or the KNUST Student Payment Portal

IS IDL A SEPARATE DEGREE

No.

Students enrolled in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) degree program can choose between online learning and on-campus classes, according on their preferences. You will receive the same degree as all other graduate students in the Graduate Certificate, MSc programs.