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Profile
The KNUST, prides itself as the premier University of Science and Technology In Ghana and West Africa. It was established by Government Ordinance on 6thOctober 1961 as the University of Science and Technology after succeeding the Kumasi College of Technology.
The KNUST has, since January 2005, transformed from its previous centralized system of administration into significantly decentralized one called the Collegiate system. Under this system, the various faculties have been condensed into six colleges. Since its inception, the University has been administered on the Faculty-based system.
Location
Main Campus– Kumasi-Ashanti Region
Funding: Public
FEES RANGE
https://www.knust.edu.gh/academics/fees-schedule-20212022-academic-year
ACADEMICS
The University has SIX major colleges
- College of Engineering
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- College of Art and Built Environment
- College of Science
The colleges are further divided to faculties and departments with specific specializations.
https://www.knust.edu.gh/academics/departments-pr/departments
HALLS OF RESIDENCE
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has converted all of its six traditional halls into mixed ones.
The traditional Halls include;
Independence Hall (Mixed)
Republic Hall (Mixed)
Queen Elizabeth II Hall (mixed)
Africa Hall (Mixed)
Unity Hall (Mixed)
University Hall (Mixed)
On-Campus Hostels
Hall Seven
Brunei Hostels
SRC Hostels
Credit Union Hostel
Graduate Students Hostel
Residential Fees
Traditional Halls range: 950 – 1,000
On-Campus Hostels: 1,500 – 3,000
International Students: $1,200 0- $1,500
AFTER GAINING ADMISSION, WHAT NEXT?
Students are required to print their provisional and acceptance letters together with the schedule of fees. The relevant fees must be paid in full through any branch of the listed banks and major post offices as specified in the schedule.
Residential fees academic fees should be paid separately into the same accounts using different pay-in-slips for each fee item.
The Letter of Acceptance and the copies of results slip should be mailed to the DEPUTY REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC AFFAIRS), KNUST in a special envelope provided by Ghana Post or any neat envelope.
RESIDENTIAL REGISTRATION
- Visit the online ROOM ALLOCATION PORTAL (http://halls.knust.edu.gh/)
- Log in with the Receipt Pin and Card/Application Number to begin with the process
- Select a room of your hall of affiliation
- Print out your room allocation letter
- A copy of the letter and an attached passport size photograph should be submitted to the hall tutor on the day of reporting
You can access the registration portal after full payment of fees and this system operates on a first-come-first-serve basis
ACADEMIC REGISTRATION
1. On reporting to the school, locate any designated biometric registration/verification center
2. Your fingerprint will be enrolled as well as your personal mobile number and payment receipt numbers and amounts3.After verification, you will receive an online registration username and password text on your personal number
4. Now you can log on to https://apps.knust.edu.gh
5. Select Students and enter the details required6.Log in with your username and password
7.Select course registration
8. Select all compulsory courses and required electives
9.Register, Save and Print a copy of the registered courses
10.Sign your portion on the slip and submit the other part to your department examination officer for his/her endorsement and collection.
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