Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
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| Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology |
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
Introduction
The Kwame Nkrumah University of
Science and Technology, which start as the Kumasi C0llege of Technology in the
early 1950s, received its accreditation as the University in 1961 and it is the
second largest tertiary institution in Ghana. It is located in Kumasi, Ghana’s
second largest city. It is coeducational and offers courses in diverse fields.
However, the distinguishing features of this institution is that it focuses on
the teaching of science and technology, as well as research and information
dissemination in the area. All first degree programmes are four (4) years
duration. Total student population as at
2004/05 academic year is about 18,580. Admission is very competitive for all
courses and open to both local and foreign students. In 2004/05, it is
estimated that about 13,000 people applied for admission, out of which only
6,580 were taken. In particular, its Engineering programmes are highly
competitive, and its fame rest on high demand and quality of output in this
area. There are about 500 teaching and research staff in 2004/05. Like all public Universities in Ghana, it has campus residential facilities for students
and lecturers, however due to the increased intakes, a lot more are non –
residential.
HALLS AND LECTURE ROOMS OF KNUST
It has beautiful campus as well as lectures halls as shown below
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| KNUST Entrance gate |
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| KNUST Pavement |
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| KNUST at Lectures |
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