Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology | About | Courses Offered and Scholarships

Paul | February 16, 2024 | Nigeria | No Comments

The University of Science and Technology succeeded the Kumasi College of Technology, established by a Government Ordinance on October 6, 1951. Officially opened on January 22, 1952, with 200 Teacher Training students transferred from Achimota, it formed the nucleus of the new College. The School of Engineering and the Department of Commerce were established in October 1952, and the first students were admitted. The campus, spanning approximately sixteen square kilometers of undulating land about seven kilometers from Kumasi’s central business district, features modern buildings amidst lush lawns and tropical flora, creating an ideal environment for academic studies. The university has become a crucial center for training scientists and technologists for Ghana, other African countries, and the world.

The QS World University Rankings 2024 places the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology at #1401+, affirming its status as a leading institution in Kumasi, Ghana. It also ranks #601-650 in QS World University Rankings by Subject and #1001-1050 in QS Sustainability Ranking.

The university offers a diverse range of subjects across its colleges, including Arts & Humanities, Engineering & Technology, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Business & Economics, Physical Sciences, Clinical & Health Sciences, Law, and Education.

In addition to academic excellence, the university promotes a peaceful environment. The Peace Pole, erected on the campus on September 21, 2006, features indigenous symbols carved in bas-relief in five languages, conveying a peace prayer. The university strives to create leaders with a continent-wide development mindset and encourages cooperation among African nations.

The academic year of 2010/11 saw some colleges adopting a two-tier system, while others retained a three-tier system. The colleges include the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Health Sciences, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the College of Art and Built Environment, which was restructured in 2005. Additionally, the College of Engineering and the College of Science contribute significantly to the university’s academic prowess.

The University of Science and Technology stands as a beacon of learning, fostering innovation, and producing leaders who contribute to the development of not only Ghana but the entire African continent.

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology encompasses various faculties and departments dedicated to the study and advancement of agricultural and natural resource-related disciplines. The detailed structure of CANR is outlined below:

Faculty of Agriculture

Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, and Extension
Department of Animal Sciences
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
Department of Horticulture

Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources

Department of Agroforestry
Department of Fisheries and Watershed Management
Department of Silviculture and Forest Management
Department of Wildlife and Range Management
Department of Wood Science and Technology

Faculty of Forest Resources Technology

Department of Ecotourism and Forest Recreation
Department of Land Reclamation and Rehabilitation
Department of Social Forestry
Department of Wood Processing and Marketing

College of Health Sciences

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Department of Medical Laboratory Technology
Department of Nursing
Department of Sonography
Department of Sports and Exercise Science

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Department of Pharmacology
Department of Pharmacognosy
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Department of Pharmaceutics
Department of Herbal Medicine

Dental School
School of Medical Sciences
School of Veterinary Medicine

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Faculty of Law
Faculty of Social Sciences

Department of Economics
Department of English
Department of Geography and Rural Development
Department of History and Political Studies
Department of Modern Languages (currently called the Department of Language and Communication Sciences)
Department of Religious Studies
Department of Sociology and Social Work

School of Business

Colleges under the two-tier system (Provost/Head of Department):

College of Art and Built Environment

The College of Art and Built Environment was formerly known as the College of Architecture and Planning. It was established in January 2005 as part of the university’s restructuring into a Collegiate System. The college comprises two faculties, ten teaching departments, and one research institute.
Faculties:
1. Department of Communication Design
2. Department of General Art Studies
3. Department of Painting and Sculpture
4. Department of Integrated Rural Art/Industry
5. Department of Industrial Art
6. Department of Educational Innovations in Science and Technology
7. Department of Publishing Studies
8. Department of Architecture
9. Department of Building Technology
10. Department of Land Economy
- Research Institute:
  - Centre for Settlements Studies
  - Centre for Land Studies

College of Engineering

Department of Agricultural Engineering
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
Department of Computer Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering/Electronic Engineering & Telecommunication Engineering
Department of Geological Engineering
Department of Geodetic Engineering
Department of Geomatic Engineering
Department of Materials Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Petroleum Engineering

College of Science

Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Department of Chemistry
Department of Computer Science
Department of Environmental Science
Department of Food Science and Technology
Department of Mathematics
Department of Optometry and Visual Science
Department of Physics
Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology
Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences
Department of Meteorology and Climate Science

This extensive academic structure underscores the university’s commitment to providing a diverse and comprehensive education in agriculture, natural resources, health sciences, humanities, social sciences, engineering, and science.

Project: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Amount: $21.0 million

Countries: Ghana

Enable 700 academically talented, yet financially disadvantaged students to complete a university education, while fostering their leadership skills and their capacity to give back to their communities.

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