Knust school of Graduate studies Admission Requirements
Higher education in Africa has, over the years, been strategically positioned to contribute to national development. At the postgraduate level, there is a growing interest in the ability to link research and innovation to societal transformation. This, therefore, makes university education an important vehicle toward the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Africa Union Agenda 2063, and other developmental agendas.
Since its inception, the School of Graduate Studies, KNUST has trained thousands of students by equipping them with the requisite knowledge and skill set needed in shaping the development path of Ghana, countries across Africa and beyond. At KNUST SGS, you will be part of a family where the progress and development of each member are paramount.
General Admission Requirements
- Masters Programmes
At the time of application, applicants should possess Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognised Institution in the relevant field of study. Preference will be given to applicants with FIRST CLASS OR SECOND CLASS (UPPER DIVISION)
- PhD Programmes
Candidates applying for Doctor of Philosophy degree must have an MPhil degree or its equivalent from a recognised Institution and shall submit evidence of adequate training and ability to undertake the proposed programme.
Programme Duration
Unless otherwise stated,
- Masters Programmes (Full-Time) are of Two (2) Academic Years and (Part-Time) Three (3) Academic Years duration.
- PhD Programmes (Full-Time) are of Four (4) Academic Years and (Part-Time) are of Five (5) Academic Years duration.
Mode of Application
Sale of E-Vouchers for admission shall commence on Monday, 23rd May, 2022
Prospective applicants should purchase an e-Voucher containing Login ID/Serial Number and PIN for GHȼ280.00 at the following banks: GCB Bank, Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) or Ecobank or dial *447*160# on any network and follow the prompts.
Candidates should then proceed to the online admissions portal: (HERE) and begin the application process.
Once the process is completed, candidates MUST PRINT OUT TWO (2) COPIES of the completed application form from the portal and submit them (by post) to the School of Graduate Studies together with all relevant documents (Photocopies of Certificates, two (2) Recommendation Letters/ Confidential Reports, Statement of Purpose, and [Transcript for those whose qualification used for the application was not obtained from KNUST]) to the following address:
The Secretary
School of Graduate Studies
KNUST, Kumasi-Ghana
Any hand delivered application shall not be processed. Deadline for sale of forms and completion of online application is Monday, 31st October, 2022.
Application forms submitted after the deadline shall not be processed. Only candidates who successfully gain admission shall be notified subsequently.
NB: All International Applicants are to generate Login ID/Serial Number and PIN for the online application using this link: (HERE)
NB: All Candidates from non-Anglophone countries must have an internationally recognized Certificate of Proficiency in the English Language (TOEFL or British Council, IELTS) with above average score or be available to attend a three (3) months English language course at the KNUST-Department of English.
General Admission Requirement
Masters Programmes
At the time of application, applicants should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized Institution in the relevant field of study. Preference will be given to applicants with FIRST CLASS OR SECOND CLASS
Doctor of Philosophy Programmes
Ph.D. Programs Candidates applying for a Doctor of Philosophy degree must have an MPhil degree or its equivalent from a recognized Institution and shall submit evidence of adequate training and ability to undertake the proposed program.
