KNUST UPDATES

A second-year Communication Design student at KNUST has won the University’s 75th Anniversary Logo Design Competition. Faustina Eduah, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, beat entries from students and alumni to claim the top prize.

Higher Degree Programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Year Application E-vouchers for Postgraduate, Undergraduate, and Top-Up programmes of study at KNUST for the 2026/2027 academic year are now on sale. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Applicants for admission to research and higher degree programmes (MSc/MEd/MArch/MFA/MA/MComm/MBA/MPA/MPH/LLM/MPhil/ PhD/EdD) NOTE: ✅ Prospective applicants should purchase an e-Voucher containing Login ID/Serial Number and PIN for GHȼ350.00 at the following banks: GCB Bank, Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) or Ecobank or dial *885# on all networks and follow the prompts. ✅ Applicants should then proceed to the online admissions portal via: https://apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions/apply and begin the application process. ✅ The deadline for the sale of forms and completion of online application is September 30, 2026.

📌 How to Pay KNUST Academic Fees via *776*124# momo method 1. Dial *776*124# on your phone. 2. Select “Academic Fees” from the menu. 3. You will be asked to enter your Student ID – this ID can be found on your admission letter 4. Enter the amount you are supposed to pay. 5. Choose Mobile Money as your payment option (MTN, Vodafone, etc.). 6. Confirm the details (check your name and amount carefully). 7. You will receive a prompt on your phone to enter your Mobile Money PIN 8. Enter your PIN to complete the transaction. ✅ After Payment: - You’ll get a confirmation SMS* with your payment details. - Save the payment reference/transaction ID - Your fees will reflect in your KNUST student portal shortly after. NB:Make sure your MoMo wallet has enough funds before starting the process.

Following numerous complaints from students and parents, the Rent Control Department has directed private hostel operators not to increase hostel charges for the 2026/2027 academic year pending discussions.

KNUST 2026/2027 ADMISSION KNUST admission forms for Undergraduate and Top-Up programmes (2026/2027) are now available. Buy from authorised banks, selected post offices, or via Mobile Money by dialling *415*55#. Only purchase from approved outlets. More updates coming soon.

SUSPENSION OF KNUST SUPPLEMENTARY/RESIT EXAMINATIONS KNUST has announced the official suspension of Supplementary/Resit Examinations for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 Academic Years. DETAILS OF THE SUSPENSION 1. Academic Years Affected: 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 Academic Years 2. Purpose :In furtherance of measures to revert to the previous Academic Calendar 3. Decision: Approved at the 440th Special Meeting of the Academic Board held on Monday, 16th February 2026 ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR TRAILED COURSES The following procedure shall apply in place of supplementary examinations: 1. Students with 1 or 2 trail courses: Courses shall be added to your regular semester registration and written during End of Semester Exams. 2. Students with more than 2 trail courses: You can register a maximum of 2 trail courses per semester. Any extra courses will be carried to subsequent semesters until cleared.

Entrance exams into the Ghana School of Law have been scheduled for 31st July 2026. To accommodate this tight deadline, KNUST final-year Law students will begin their end-of-second-semester exams on 25th May 2026, just before the semester begins.

Sale and purchase of admission forms for Undergraduate and Top-Up programmes for the KNUST 2026/2027 Academic Year are now open. Forms are available through the following authorised channels: 1. Designated banks and selected post offices nationwide 2. Online purchase via Mobile Money by dialling **415*55#* and following the prompts. Applicants are advised to purchase forms only from authorised outlets. Further updates will be communicated in due course.

KNUST has opened applications for the 2026/2027 academic year, with the first semester set to commence on October 13, 2026

Hamza Karim, Student President of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CoHSS) and Deputy Speaker of the SRC 17th Parliament, has earned an Honourable Mention at the sixth edition of the United Nations Model Conference organised by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Learn more here⬇️ https://www.knust.edu.gh/news/news-items/knust-student-hamza-karim-earns-honourable-mention-6th-uneca-model-un-conference-addis-ababa

Stay focused, remain calm under pressure, and remember that excellence is built on consistency and self-belief. The Vice-Chancellor encourages all students to approach this period with confidence and clarity of mind. Best wishes for a successful examination season.

Road connecting from Paa Joe Roundabout to Agric Junction has been blocked due to fallen Tree. The alternative route is the KNUST Basic School through to Hall 6 to Ayeduase Gate. Please let's adhere to it to prevent unexpected damage. Stay tuned✅

LECTURERS ASSESSMENT Dear Students, Kindly Assess your courses and lecturers anonymously from Mar 30-Apr 24, 2026 on AIM App or https://apps.knust.edu.gh/students. Help KNUST improve. QAPO, KNUST

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) will start issuing corrected student ID cards on *March 30, 2026*. Affected students should collect their new cards from their departments. To get the new ID, students must hand over their old photo-less cards and sign for the new ones. The new cards are required for end-of-semester exams. Lost cards? Report to the Quality Assurance and Planning Office.

The Main University Library (Prempeh II) will adopt a 24-hour operational schedule from April 1 to April 23, 2026, to support students during the First Semester Examination period. Students are encouraged to plan their study sessions accordingly.

NOTICE OF EASTER HOLIDAY BREAK The University will observe the 2026 Easter holidays from Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Normal Academic and Administrative activities will resume on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. All staff are kindly requested to take note.

An allocation of GHC 13,000.00 has been made for the mounting of signage at the Osei Tutu II Hostel in the 25/26 KNUST SRC Budget.

Congregation Day 01 | Wednesday, 25th March 2026 🎓 Morning (9:00 AM): College of Health Sciences College of Art & Built Environment 🎓 Afternoon (2:00 PM): College of Agriculture & Natural Resources College of Engineering College of Humanities & Social Sciences College of Science Institute of Distance Learning 📍 Venue: Great Hall ⏰ Arrive early — be seated 30 minutes before your session.

59th Special Congregation | KNUST The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, announces its 59th Special Congregation Ceremonies, scheduled from Wednesday, 25th to Saturday, 28th March 2026. Graduands are advised to take note of: 📌 Collection of gowns and souvenirs 📌 Rehearsal schedules at the Great Hall 📌 Daily congregation schedules by College/School 📌 Reporting time and dress code protocols All graduands must be seated 30 minutes before the start of their session and appropriately robed in academic gowns.

NOTICE TO FIRST YEAR STUDENTS Student ID Cards are ready for collection at departmental offices. 1. Mandatory for examination entry 2. No alternative verification allowed 3. Examinations start 7th April, 2026