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

1. 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.

2. 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.

Programme Duration

Unless otherwise stated, the duration for Masters Programmes (Full-Time) is Two (2) Academic Years and (Part-Time) Three (3) Academic Years, PhD Programmes (Full-Time) is for Four (4) Academic Years and (Part-Time) Five (5) Academic Years.

Mode of Application

All applicants whether, Ghanaian or International, must purchase the E-Voucher and apply by following these steps:

Option 1 (Ghanaian and International Applicants)

• Visit the KNUST Admission Application Portal via: (HERE!)
• Register with a valid email address.
• Login and purchase a voucher via Mastercard, Visa or Mobile Money.
• Proceed with application

Option 2 (Ghanaian Applicants only)

• From a mobile device, type *415*55#
• Follow the prompts to purchase a voucher via Mobile Money
• Visit the KNUST Admission Application Portal via: (HERE!)
• Register with a valid email address
• Login, validate the purchased voucher, and proceed with application.

Note

• 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 subsequently.
• All Applicants from non-Anglophone countries must have an Internationally recognised Certificate of Proficiency in English Language (TOEFL or British Council, IELTS) with an above average score or be available to attend a three (3) months English language course at the KNUST-Department of English.

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