Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

U N IVER SITÉ
Kumasi, Ghana
Université Kwame Nkrumah
PROFIL
L’université des sciences et technologies Kwame Nkrumah a été fondée en
1951 et a pris toute sa dimension en 1961.
Avec 42 590 étudiants et 6 collèges, elle est la plus importante université
au Ghana leader dans le domaine de la science et la technologie.
Principales filières
Les diplômes couvrent tous les niveaux. Plus de 60 Licences/Bachelors dans les domaines de l’ingénoièrie, l’agriculture, la communication, l’architecture, la santé et les sciences sociales. Une dizaine de Masters Spécialisés dans les domaines de l’agriculture et
le développement durable, l’aménagement du territoire et le management
Recherche
La recherche est une priorité dans des domaines allant de l’art à la science
et technologie.
Un Service est dédié au financement de la recherche.
Les structures de recherche
• The Energy Centre (TEC)
• Centre for Land Studies
• Centre for Biodiversity Utilization & Development (CBUD)
• Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research (KCCR)/ Bureau of Integrated
Rural Development (BIRD)/ Technology Consultancy Centre (TCC)
• Agriculture Research Station at AnwomasoDairy/Beef cattle Research
Station, at Boadi
• Inst. of Science & Tech. for Africa (ISTA) Univ. Centre for HIV/ AIDS Studies
(UCHAS) Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMS)
• Centre for Cultural and African Studies
• Centre for Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
Points forts
Leader dans le domaine de l’innovation et de la techonologie, culture
de l’excellence, diversité et égalité et des diplômes adaptés à l’insertion
professionnnelle.
Situation géographique
L’Université est situé sur un campus agréable et moderne de 16 000 m2 à
7 km du centre d’affaires de Kumasi. Il est devenu un centre actif pour les
scientifiques non seulement du Ghana mais de nombreux pays africains
et du monde.
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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Public
Kumasi, Ghana
42 590
1 229
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Art, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Art,
Master of Science, Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Philisophy
Oui - un programme de langue française est proposé au niveau BA, MA et MPhil
Oui - Tous les programmes sont ouverts aux étudiants étrangers
Oui - Tous les programmes sont enseignés en anglais, langue officielle du Ghana
Pour les programmes undergraduate : entre US $4,651 et US $8,204 - Pour les programmes
Postgraduate entre US $5,358 et US $11,358.
International Programmes Office - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana - +233322063945 - [email protected]
Mise à jour Novembre 2016
www.knust.edu.gh
U N IVER SITY
Kumasi, Ghana
Université Kwame Nkrumah
PROFILE
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) was
established in 1951 and became a full-fledged university in 1961. With
a total student enrolment of about 42 590 students in 2015/2016, it is
one of the largest universities in Ghana. KNUST is recognized as the lead
university in matters of science and technology. KNUST has six Colleges,
and these Colleges run a broad range of undergraduate and graduate
programmes in science and technology. Being a comprehensive university,
the programmes are enriched with input from social sciences, business
and humanities derived from the other Colleges.
Main programmes of study
Degrees offered include Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses as
narrated below:
More than 60 Bachelors in the fields of engineering, agriculture, communication, architecture, health and social sciences. Around 10s specialized Masters in the fileds of agriculture, sustainable
environment, planning development and management
Research
Research in KNUST is a priority evident by the numerous researches
being undertaken on and off campus. The university continuously seeks to
advance knowledge through dedicated research teams in the Departments,
Institutes and Centres. Our research spans from arts through science and
technology to other important areas. We also have a centralized database
system which stores information on our research areas and publications.
The Office of Grants & Research (OGR) serves as a centralized university
office for funded research. The Office provides research and grant administration support services to sponsored research activities in KNUSTOur
Research Facilities are:
Strengths
Our strong core values which include: leadership in innovation and
technology; culture of excellence; diversity and equal opportunity for all;
and integrity and stewardship of resources, have kept and still keeps us
operating in the field of excellence; educating graduates for the needs
of professional life.We seek excellence in all our endeavours and we are
committed to continuous improvement. This means striving to do things
better, setting challenging goals and continuously improving and innovating
to deliver the best possible outcomes.
KNUST graduates are highly sought after by employers and higher educational institutions across the world. We have carved a niche for producing
academically excellent, knowledgeable and practical students who go on
to become successful in whatever field they pursue.
Location
The University is situated approximately on a sixteen square-kilometre
campus of undulating land and pleasant surroundings, about seven
kilometres away from the central business district of the city of Kumasi.
The campus presents a panorama of beautiful and modern buildings
interspersed with verdant lawns and tropical flora, which provide a cool
and refreshing atmosphere congenial to academic studies. It has within the
short period of its existence become an important centre for the training of
scientists and technologists not only for Ghana, but also for other African
countries as well as from other parts of the world.
• The Energy Centre (TEC)
• Centre for Land Studies
• Centre for Biodiversity Utilization & Development (CBUD)
• Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research (KCCR)/ Bureau of Integrated
Rural Development (BIRD)/ Technology Consultancy Centre (TCC)
• Agriculture Research Station at AnwomasoDairy/Beef cattle Research
Station, at Boadi
• Inst. of Science & Tech. for Africa (ISTA) Univ. Centre for HIV/ AIDS Studies
(UCHAS) Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMS)
• Centre for Cultural and African Studies
• Centre for Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is a Public University
established by an Act of Parliament.
Kumasi, Ghana
42 590
1 229
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Art, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Art,
Master of Science, Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Philisophy
Yes - KNUST offers French as a programme at BA, MA, and MPhil levels
Yes - All programmes of the University are open up to international students
Yes - All our programmes excerpt French are taught in English. English is the official language of
education and government business in Ghana.
The undergraduate International fees ranges between US $4,651 to US $8,204 and the Postgraduate from US $5,358 to US $11,358.
International Programmes Office - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi,
Ghana - +233322063945 - [email protected]
Updated at November 2016
www.knust.edu.gh