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Welcome Message from VC

Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson

On behalf of the Chancellor, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the entire Management, I warmly welcome you to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi - Africa’s Premier Hub for Quality Education, Innovation, and Research.

KNUST continues to soar as a global leader in higher education, offering cutting-edge, market-driven programmes across Technology, Engineering, Arts, Sciences, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences. With a thriving student population nearing 90,000, including undergraduate and postgraduate students from diverse backgrounds globally, we remain committed to fostering academic excellence, entrepreneurship, and research-driven solutions to global challenges.

As a world-class research-intensive university, KNUST stands at the forefront of technological advancements, digital transformation, and sustainable development. Our strategic partnerships with leading global institutions, industry giants, and policymakers drive impactful research in renewable energy, biomedical sciences, artificial intelligence, engineering solutions, and more. These initiatives not only equip our students with 21st-century skills but also position KNUST as a key contributor to socio-economic transformation in Ghana, Africa, and beyond.

We remain unwavering in our commitment to relevant research, quality teaching, and entrepreneurship training, ensuring that our graduates are innovative leaders, problem-solvers, and catalysts for progress. Inclusivity and accessibility are at the core of our vision as KNUST continues to create opportunities for scholars, industrialists, and entrepreneurs, including persons with disabilities.

Whether you are a prospective student, a researcher, a faculty member, or a strategic partner, you are warmly welcome to our vibrant, eco-friendly campus - a nurturing environment where knowledge meets innovation, and excellence is our hallmark.

Enjoy exploring our site, and we look forward to engaging with you.

Professor Mrs. Rita Akosua Dickson
Vice-Chancellor, KNUST