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Admission of Candidates to Undergraduate Degree Programmes for the 2025/2026 Academic Year

Admission of Candidates to Undergraduate Degree Programmes for the 2025/2026 Academic Year

Published 22 Apr 2025

 

WASSCE/SSSCE/ADVANCED LEVEL/MATURE/ABCE/GBCE AND IB CANDIDATES

It is announced for the information of prospective Applicants (as specified above) and the public that application e-vouchers to Degree/Top-Up programmes of study at the University for the 2025/2026 Academic Year are now on sale.

APPLICANTS WHO HAVE EXAMINATION RESULTS AS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND APPLICANTS WHO WILL BE WRITING WASSCE IN JULY/AUGUST 2025 ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

The Sale of E-Voucher for the online Application is open to the following Applicants:

  1. WASSCE/SSSCE Holders who have credit passes (A1-C6/A-D respectively) in the following Three (3) Core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus credit passes (A1-C6/A-D) in Three Elective subjects with an Aggregate Score of 24 or better in the relevant area of study.

OR
GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE (GBCE) AND ADVANCED BUSINESS CERTIFICATE (ABCE):

  • Credit passes in at least SIX (6) subjects including English Language and Business Mathematics at the GBCE and,
  • Credit passes in the THREE (3) relevant Compulsory subjects and THREE (3) Optional subjects at the ABCE. Applicants need both GBCE and ABCE to qualify.
  1. ADVANCED LEVEL Holders with credit passes in at least Five (5) subjects at the GCE ‘O’ Level (or its equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics plus at least Three (3) credit passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level.
  2. MATURE STUDENTS who have attained the age of 25 years or above at the time of Application. Applicants must show proof of the Birth Certificate or any documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old. In addition, applicants must have the following qualifications.
  • ADVANCED LEVEL Holders of GCE Advanced Level qualifications who have credit passes in Five (5) GCE ‘O Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics, in addition to passing an Entrance Examination and/or Interview.
    OR
  • WASSCE/SSSCE Holders who have credit passes (A1-C6/A-D, respectively) in the    following Three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus credit passes (A1-C6/A-D) in Three (3) Elective subjects with an Aggregate score of 24 or better in the relevant area of study.
    OR
  • HND Holders with Three (3) years relevant working experience in addition to the Minimum Entry Requirements at WASSCE/SSSCE or Five (5) credit passes at GCE O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics.
  1. International Applicants and all others who have any of the above qualifications or their equivalent from an accredited/recognized institution may apply.
  2. Applicants from French speaking countries must in addition to the Minimum Requirement provide a minimum of one-year English Proficiency Certificate.

 

Cost of Application E-Voucher

Applicant Type

Cost

Ghanaian Applicants

GH¢250.00

International Applicants (Non-Ghanaians)

USD$100.00

  

NB: Ghanaian Applicants who apply with foreign qualifications from schools in Ghana which write the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the IGCSE should purchase the E-Voucher for GH¢250.00

 

How to Apply

The new KNUST Admissions Portal enables users to purchase an E-Voucher directly on the admissions portal.

All applicants must sign up using an email address and a password. Ensure your email address is active and valid. A verification link will be sent to the email address you provide. Click the link in the email message sent by KNUST to verify your account. If you do not see the verification link in your inbox, check your spam box.

 

Ghanaian Applicants

Step 1: Sign up and Verify an Account

Visit apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions to Sign up and verify your account.

Step 2: Purchase an E-Voucher or Verify an E-Voucher

After verifying your account, proceed to Purchase an E-Voucher or Verify an existing E-Voucher

How to purchase an E-Voucher

The online application E-Voucher can be purchased via:

  • Option 1: The KNUST Admissions Portal.
    Purchase an E-voucher via bank card (VISA/Mastercard) or Mobile Money (All networks). After signing up and verifying your account, proceed to:
  1. Select the Ghanaian Applicant Option.
  2. Select Purchase Voucher Online.
  3. Choose your Programme Type: Undergraduate.
  4. Select your Programme Stream: Regular Stream.
  5. Select application form category: Undergraduate Ghanaian.
  6. Proceed to make payment.
  7. After payment, start the application.

NB: For Options 2 and 3, make sure you have an Admissions Portal account set up before validating a previously purchased voucher. Visit apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions to create an account if you don’t have one.

 

  • Option 2: USSD code.
  1. From a mobile device, type *415*55#. Follow the prompts to purchase an E-voucher via Mobile Money (All Networks).
  2. After completing your purchase, log in to the Admissions Portal.
  3. Select the Ghanaian Applicant Option.
  4. Select Voucher Verification.
  5. After Voucher Verification, start the application.

 

  • Option 3: Designated Ghana Post Offices.
  1. Purchase an E-Voucher from designated Ghana Post Offices.
  2. After your purchase, log in to the Admissions Portal.
  3. Select the Ghanaian Applicant Option.
  4. Select Voucher Verification.
  5. After Voucher Verification, start the application.

 

International Applicants

The online application E-Voucher can be purchased via The KNUST Admissions Portal. Purchase an E-voucher via bank card (VISA/Mastercard).

Step 1: Sign up and Verify an Account

Visit apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions to create and verify your account.

 

Step 2: Purchase an E-Voucher

After verifying your account, proceed to:

  1. Select the International Applicant Option.
  2. Purchase Voucher Online.
  3. Choose your Programme Type: Undergraduate.
  4. Select your Programme Stream: Regular Stream.
  5. Proceed to make payment.
  6. After payment, start the application.

 

Application Deadlines

  1. Ghanaian Applications with foreign results: 31st October 2025.
  2. International Applications: 31st October 2025.
  3. Mature and All Top-Up Applications: 31st October 2025.
  4. Ghanaian Applications with WASSCE results: Until WASSCE results are released.

Programmes of Study

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

  • BSc. Agricultural Engineering
  • BSc. Chemical Engineering
  • BSc. Civil Engineering
  • BSc. Geomatic Engineering
  • BSc. Materials Engineering
  • BSc. Mechanical Engineering
  • BSc. Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • BSc. Computer Engineering
  • BSc. Aerospace Engineering
  • BSc. Petroleum Engineering
  • BSc. Telecommunication Engineering
  • BSc. Geological Engineering
  • BSc. Biomedical Engineering
  • BSc. Petrochemical Engineering
  • BSc. Metallurgical Engineering
  • BSc. Automobile Engineering
  • BSc. Industrial Engineering
  • BSc. Marine Engineering