The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has admitted a total of 25,518 students, comprising 17,187 undergraduate and 8,331 postgraduate students for the 2026 academic year.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, in her address, congratulated the freshers after a vigorous admission process.

“It is absolutely appropriate for me to congratulate you for successfully navigating the highly competitive admission process to join us. Your achievement is indeed commendable, and you must be super proud of yourselves,” she said.

Highlighting KNUST’s efforts to prepare students for the digital age, the Vice-Chancellor disclosed that the University has built a robust digital ecosystem to support learning and personal development. She announced that all students are required to complete a self-paced E-learning course hosted on the KNUST Virtual Classroom to acquire essential digital skills and prepare for online and computer-based examinations.

In a major academic innovation, she revealed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) courses would be introduced this academic year.

“Beginning this academic year, the University is introducing a course in Responsible AI for all undergraduate students and AI Essentials for graduate studies,” she announced.

According to her, the courses are designed to equip students with future-ready skills and ensure the ethical and responsible application of AI.

Prof. Dickson highlighted the role of the Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) in supporting students throughout their stay on campus.

“The Directorate of Student Affairs exists to stand by you, guide you, and support you on this journey. The Director acts in loco parentis, as your parent here on campus, so you are never alone,” she noted.

She urged students to live by the matriculation oath and uphold the rules and traditions of the University.

“I entreat you to live by the tenets of this oath: observe the regulations of the University, obey those to whom your obedience is required, study diligently, seek the truth, and always promote the good name of this great and noble University,” she stated.

She advised students to be curious, open-minded, and solution-oriented and encouraged them to see themselves as explorers rather than passive learners as they begin their academic journey.

“Be curious and go deeper to see what others do not see. Be open-minded. Ask the relevant questions and explore to the best of your ability,” she advised.