Here is the latest KNUST 2023 admission requirements all applicants must be aware off. KNUST admission list 2023/2024.
Why Knowing KNUST 2023 Admission Requirements.
This latest 2023 general admission requirements will help prospective applicants to know the requirements for every programme.
Below is the latest general requirements.
GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING AN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME
Undergraduate Programmes duration
Most first-degree programmes of study are of Four (4) Years duration.
Minimum/General Entry Requirements.
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
An applicant for admission to a degree programme in the University must have CREDIT passes (A1 – C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in the THREE WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science), and CREDIT passes in THREE WASSCE/SSSCE Elective Subjects or its equivalent relevant to the chosen programme with aggregate 24 or better.
It is worth noting that the THREE Core Subjects are prerequisite for all Programmes of study at our University.
B. GCE/IGCSE (CAMBRIDGE) ‘A’ & ‘O’LEVELS/MATURE APPLICANTS
Holders of GCE/IGCSE must have FIVE credits at the ‘O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics (or its approved equivalent), plus passes in at least THREE (3) subjects at the Advanced Level/Three Credits in the case of mature applicants. In addition, the applicant must fulfil the appropriate Faculty or Departmental requirements.
C. GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (GBCE)/ ADVANCED
BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (ABCE)
ABCE and GBCE are both needed to qualify an applicant for a programme.
Holders of GBCE must have passes in THREE Compulsory Subjects including English Language and passes in THREE Elective Subjects including Business Mathematics.
Holders ABCE must have passes in THREE Compulsory Subjects plus THREE (3) Optional Subjects relevant to the Programme of study.
D. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
Holders of International Baccalaureate (lB) should have a minimum of grade 4 at the
Higher Level (HL) in Three (3) Subjects relevant to the Programme of choice and minimum of grade 5 in Chemistry for Health and Allied Sciences.
For Engineering, at least grade 5 at the Higher level (HL) in Mathematics. In addition, one must have a minimum of grade 4 in
English Language and Mathematics at the Standard Level (SL) and at least grade C in a
Science subject at the IGCSE.
E AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 12
An applicant for admission to a degree programme in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi must have a Final Grade Point of at least 3.0. For admission to the University School of Medicine and Dentistry, an applicant must have a Final Grade Point of at least 3.25. Admissions will be to the Year 1.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
(a) Ghanaian/Other Applicants with Foreign Results/Certificate.
The University shall request an evaluation of results/Certificate other than those mentioned above, (a) to (d), from the Ghana Tertiary Commission (GTEC) and/or other International Credential Evaluation Agency to facilitate the determination of the suitability of the applicant for admission.
(b) Applicants from French Speaking Countries must provide a minimum of one-year English Proficiency Certificate.
(c) Documents not in English should be accompanied by accredited translations in English.
(d) Transfer of Applicants
Applicants from other universities (local and international) who are seeking admission to
continue their programme are required to submit official transcript, high school results and a cover letter through the Deputy Registrar, Academic Affairs ([email protected]), or the International Programmes Office ([email protected]) to the Head of Department. Proof of English proficiency and English translation of the transcript must be added where necessary.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
KNUST 2023 Admission Requirements for Faculty of Agriculture
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
1. BSC. AGRICULTURE
2. BSC. AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
An applicant seeking admission into KNUST to study Agriculture must have Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Chemistry and any TWO (2) from Physics or Mathematics, Biology or General Agriculture or Animal Husbandry or Crop Husbandry or Horticulture.
BSC. AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT
An applicant seeking admission into KNUST to study Agribusiness management must have Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
Credit passes in THREE subjects from the following options:
i. Science: Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or General Agriculture.
ii. Business: Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics, Costing and Elective Mathematics.
Applicants with this combination must have a minimum of C (for SSSCE applicants) and B3 (for WASSCE Applicants) in Integrated
Science.
ii. General Arts: Economics, Geography, and Elective Mathematics. Applicants with this
combination must have a minimum of C (for SSSCE applicants) and B3 (for WASSCE
Applicants) in Integrated Science.
iv. General Agriculture: Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or General
Agriculture or Crop Husbandry or Horticulture.
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