KNUST Opens Admission to PhD and Masters Programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Year

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced the opening of applications for admission into its research and higher degree programmes for the upcoming academic cycle, inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply.

Programmes Offered

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for admission to research and higher degree programmes:

MSc, MEd, MArch, MFA, MA, MComm, MBA, MPA, MPH, LLM, MPhil, PhD, EdD

General Admission Requirements

Masters Programmes
At the time of application, applicants should possess a 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.

PhD Programmes
Applicants applying for a 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.

KNUST Main Entrance
KNUST Main Entrance

Programme Duration

Unless otherwise stated:

Masters Programmes

  • Full-Time: Two (2) Academic Years
  • Part-Time: Three (3) Academic Years

PhD Programmes

  • Full-Time: Four (4) Academic Years
  • Part-Time: Five (5) Academic Years

Mode of Application

Prospective applicants should purchase an e-Voucher containing Login ID/Serial Number and PIN for GH¢350.00 at the following banks:

  • GCB Bank
  • Consolidated Bank Ghana
  • Ecobank

Applicants may also dial *885# on all networks and follow the prompts to purchase the voucher.

After purchase, applicants should proceed to the online admissions portal:
https://apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions/

Applicants are to begin and complete the application process online.

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Application Deadline

The deadline for the sale of forms and completion of online application is September 30, 2026.

Application forms submitted after the deadline shall not be processed.

Only applicants who successfully gain admission shall be notified.

International Applicants

All international applicants are to generate Login ID/Serial Number and PIN for the online application via:
https://apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions/apply/Account/Register

Important Notice

All applicants from non-Anglophone countries must have an internationally recognised Certificate of Proficiency in English Language such as:

  • TOEFL
  • IELTS

Applicants must obtain above average scores or be available to undertake a three (3) months English language course at the KNUST Department of English.


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