Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Postgraduate Courses
MPhil programme is a one-year taught course and a one-year research leading to a thesis (a total of 24 months). There are modules to be taken during these 12 months, with each module lasting between three weeks and four weeks. Each module has between two and three courses. KEEP will offer admission for applications every year from Ghana and the West African Countries to pursue a 24-month full-time MPhil programme in the following specializations:
- MPhil Computer Engineering
- MPhil Material Engineering
- MPhil Power and Energy Systems Engineering
- MPhil Renewable Energy Technologies
- MPhil Telecommunications Engineering
- MPhil Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
MSc Programmes
MSc programme is a one-year taught course and a six-month project design and implementation(a total of 18 months). KEEP will offer admission for applications every year from Ghana and the West African Countries to pursue an 18-month full-time MSc programme in the following specializations:
- MSc Computer Engineering
- MSc Material Engineering
- MSc Power and Energy Systems Engineering
- MSc Renewable Energy Technologies
- MSc Telecommunications Engineering
- MSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
General Qualifications
Applicants with a BSc/BEng degree in the Electrical & Electronic Engineering discipline from a recognized University with a minimum average grade of 2nd class lower division. Applicants with degrees from closely related disciplines such as BSc/BEng in Electronics or Physics could also be considered.
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Programme Requirements
In addition to the general qualification, candidates must pass an interview.
Qualifications for retention
A student must register the required courses during each semester and attend lectures in order to continue in the programme.
Requirements For Graduation
For the award of the MPhil degree, the student must have
- passed all courses.
- achieved a minimum of 57 credits hours.
- obtained a minimum pass mark of 50% in any examination.
- obtained a minimum cumulative weighted average (CWA) of 55.00 (for taught courses and seminars)
- submitted and successfully defended a Thesis.
Is KNUST Masters Forms out for 2025?
Yes, some postgraduate forms for KNUST for the 2025/2026 academic year are available, but the application deadline for most programmes was November 19, 2026, as a previous source indicates the deadline was October 31, 2026. For specific graduate-level entry programs like the Graduate Entry Medical Program (GEMP), application periods may vary and could be different from those for the general 2025/2026 postgraduate intake. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please check the official KNUST admissions website
What are the requirements for KNUST postgraduate programs?
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree (minimum of Second Class (Lower Division)) in any field/discipline. Candidates must have a minimum of two years’ relevant industrial or research experience. Candidates must attend and pass a selection interview.