The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Business has held an interactive forum to celebrate its international students, as part of efforts to promote inclusivity and strengthen cross-cultural engagement on campus.
The gathering brought together international students from various countries, members of faculty, and key university administrators.
For Pascal Milambo Muzungu, President of the International Students Association at KNUST and a native of Zambia, the event spoke volumes about the university’s values.
“This means so much to us because it shows how much attention KNUST pays to international students,” Muzungu said. “It shows how respectable and welcoming the university is, and how committed they are to giving equal opportunities to a diverse student body. KNUST isn’t just a university, it’s a family. I will encourage prospective international students to come and join the best of the best.”
Vivian Okoroji Adanna, the representative of the KSB International Students Association, echoed the sentiment, highlighting the cultural exchange and deep friendships that have enriched her experience at KNUST.
“We’ve really been enjoying our time here. The experience has been amazing interacting with new people and different cultures. It honestly feels like a second home,” Adanna shared. “We’re grateful to be part of a university that prioritizes inclusion and hosts meaningful events like this.”
Professor Charles Marfo, Provost of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, stressed that such programmes serve an even deeper purpose.
“We believe in internationalization, not just in academics but in human connection,” Prof. Marfo said.
“These students will return home one day and tell the story of KNUST. That’s how we grow as a global university. We want them to know that they’re not just students here, they’re part of our network for life. Even years after graduation, we want them to know they can reach out, whether for support, recommendations, or just to reconnect.”
Professor Ahmed Agyapong, Dean of the KNUST School of Business, stated the university currently hosts around 70 international students at the business school, and it remains committed to increasing that number.
“The quality of a university is partly measured by its ability to attract and support international students,” he said.
“We organize these events not just for celebration, but to really understand our students, where they come from, what challenges they face, and how we can support them. I was once an international student in the UK, and I remember how much university support meant to me. As Dean, it’s only right to pay it forward.”
