The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, (KNUST) has announced the sale of postgraduate admission forms for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission to research and higher degree programmes (MSc/MEd/March/MFA/MA/ MCOMM/MBA/MPA/MPH/LLM/MPHIL/PhD/EDD) at this globally respected institution.
What are the General Postgraduate Admission Requirements for KNUST?
1. Masters Programmes
At the time of application, applicants should possess Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary school in the relevant field of study. Preference will be given to applicants with FIRST CLASS OR SECOND CLASS (UPPER DIVISION).
2. PhD Programmes
Candidates applying for Doctor of Philosophy degree must have an MPhil degree or its equivalent from an an an accredited institution and shall submit evidence of adequate training and ability to undertake the proposed programme.
Check:
- 2025/2026 KNUST Undergraduate Admission Open (Regular)
- List of All UCC Admissions and Deadlines
- List Of All Tertiary Institutions Whose Admission Forms are Out 2022/2023
What is the Duration of KNUST Postgraduate Programme?
Unless otherwise stated,
For Masters Programmes;
- Full-Time Programmes: Two (2) Academic Years
- Part-Time Programmes: Three (3) Academic Years
- Taught Courses: One (1) Year
For PhD Programmes;
- Full-Time Programmes: 4 Academic Years
- Part- Time: Five (5) Academic Years
What is the Cost of Purchasing KNUST Postgraduate Admission Forms (e-voucher)?
The cost of the e-Voucher containing the Login ID/Serial Number and PIN is GHȼ350.00.
Where can I Buy the KNUST Postgraduate Admission Forms?
You can be have access to them from the following banks:
- GCB Bank
- Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG)
- Ecobank
How to Access the Admission Requirements
Click here to Download Requirements
Mode of Application for the KNUST Postgraduate Admission Forms
- Begin by purchasing your e-voucher to obtain your Serial Number and PIN (You can get the voucher here) or dial *885#
- After step one, start the application process using the same link, provided in step one
- Select “Apply Online”
- Then, Login using the e-voucher SERIAL and PIN.
- Select your mode of entry and indicate your entry type
- Fill out the application form and attach your passport picture. (The passport picture should be in .jpg, .jpeg, .png or .gif format and must not exceed 100KB in size. Make sure you upload a picture with a light green background showing your face clearly)
- Clicking the SAVE AND CONTINUE LATER button will save your application for editing later.
- After completing application, Click on submit to submit application.
- To print application, a button will appear asking you to print your application, the. Click On “Print”.
- You can be able to make some changes after submission before the deadline (after the deadline, you will lose the privilege to make changes)
- You will receive a reference number on your phone number. (Provide an accurate phone number before submission)
Take Note:
Once the process is completed, candidates MUST PRINT OUT TWO (2) COPIES of the completed application form from the portal and submit them (by post) to the School of Graduate Studies together with all relevant documents (Photocopies of Certificates, two (2) Recommendation Letters/ Confidential Reports, Statement of Purpose, and [Transcript for those whose qualification used for the application was not obtained from KNUST]) to the following address:
The Secretary
School of Graduate Studies
KNUST, Kumasi-Ghana
Any hand delivered application shall not be processed.
Deadline: Monday, 31st October, 2025
Application forms submitted after the deadline shall not be processed. Only candidates who successfully gain admission shall be notified subsequently.
Notice To International Applicants
All International Applicants are to generate Login ID/Serial Number and PIN for the online application using this link: (HERE)
NB: All Candidates from non-Anglophone countries must have an internationally recognized Certificate of Proficiency in the English Language (TOEFL or British Council, IELTS) with above average score or be available to attend a three (3) months English language course at the KNUST-Department of English.
