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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Nyansapo wosane no badwenma

Private Mail Bag, University Post Office, Kumasi, Ghana, Ashanti Region|www.knust.edu.gh

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is a premier public university located in Kumasi, Ghana. Guided by its motto 'Nyansapo wosane no badwenma' (The knot of wisdom is untied by the wise), it is dedicated to providing higher education, research, and dissemination of knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and related disciplines.

Est. Year1952
TypePublic
Programs97
Country Rank#2

Courses Offered

97 courses

General Agriculture

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

General Agriculture teaches you the full picture of farming -- crops, animals, soil, and the business side of running a farm. Instead of specializing in just one area right away, you get a broad foundation across the whole agricultural value chain before choosing where to focus.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2024)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

WASSCE/SSSCE: Credit passes (A1-C6) in three core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science) and three elective subjects (Chemistry and any two from Physics, Mathematics, Biology, General Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crop Husbandry, or Horticulture) with aggregate 24 or better.

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Agricultural Biotechnology

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Agricultural Biotechnology teaches you how to use genetic science to make crops and livestock better -- more resistant to disease, more productive, and better suited to Ghana's climate. It combines biology, genetics, and agriculture into one field aimed squarely at improving farming through science.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2024)

Aggregate 17

Entry Requirements

WASSCE/SSSCE: Credit passes (A1-C6) in three core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science) and three elective subjects (Chemistry and any two from Physics, Mathematics, Biology, General Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crop Husbandry, or Horticulture) with aggregate 24 or better.

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Agribusiness Management

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Agribusiness Management teaches you how to run agricultural businesses -- from managing farm production to marketing and selling agricultural products profitably. It combines agricultural knowledge with business skills, aimed at making farming and food businesses more efficient and profitable.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2024)

Aggregate 15

Entry Requirements

WASSCE/SSSCE: Credit passes (A1-C6) in three core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science) and three elective subjects with aggregate 24 or better. Electives can be from Science, Business, General Arts, or General Agriculture.

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Landscape Design and Management

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Landscape Design and Management teaches you how to plan and create outdoor spaces -- parks, gardens, residential compounds, and commercial grounds -- that are both functional and beautiful. You'll combine plant science, design principles, and environmental planning to shape how people experience outdoor spaces.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2024)

Aggregate 17

Entry Requirements

WASSCE/SSSCE: Credit passes (A1-C6) in three core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science) and three elective subjects with aggregate 24 or better. Electives can be from Science, General Arts, or Visual Art.

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Natural Resources Management

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Natural Resources Management teaches you how to sustainably manage Earth's valuable resources -- forests, water, wildlife -- balancing human needs with long-term environmental protection. It's a broad, practical field aimed at ensuring these resources remain available for future generations.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2024)

Aggregate 18

Entry Requirements

WASSCE/SSSCE: Credit passes (A1-C6) in three core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science) and three elective subjects (Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or General Agriculture) with aggregate 24 or better.

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Forestry

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Forestry teaches you how to manage forests sustainably -- balancing timber production, conservation, and the needs of communities that depend on forest resources. You'll learn about tree biology, forest ecosystems, and how to plan responsible forest use that lasts for generations.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2024)

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Entry Requirements

WASSCE/SSSCE: Credit passes (A1-C6) in three core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science) and three elective subjects (Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or General Agriculture) with aggregate 24 or better.

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