KNUST 2025/26 Fees Breakdown: What Freshmen, Postgraduates, and Distance Learners Need to Know
1. Freshmen (Regular & Fee‑Paying Students)
- Freshmen (regular, fee-paying & international) must pay 100 % of their tuition before course registration, typically by February 7, 2025 for the 2025/26 academic year. (
- Continuing students need to pay at least 50 % of approved fees before course registration.
2. Distance Learning & Top‑Up Undergraduates (Institute of Distance Learning – IDL)
- Commitment fee: ₵1,000 to reserve a spot; this is part of the total fee. (
- Payment terms: Minimum 70% of fees must be paid before the first-semester exams.
- Annual fees depend on program; for example, Commonwealth MBA/MPA and MSc programs cost between ₵12,763 – ₵19,158 in Year 1, with Year 2 fees (if applicable) around ₵4,000 – ₵5,325.
3. Postgraduate Campus-Based Fees (2025/26)
According to YEN.com.gh, annual fees for on-campus postgraduate programs range from:
|
Program Group |
Annual Fee (₵) |
|
PhD (Arts/Social Science) |
7,893.45 |
|
PhD (Sciences/Engineering) |
8,298 – 9,528 |
|
PhD (Clinical/Medical fields) |
9,528 – 14,386 |
|
Professional (e.g., EdD, DBA) |
9,961 – 18,741 |
Other professional masters (e.g., MPhil, PgD Education, EdD) are similarly ranged.
4. Postgraduate via IDL (Distance)
IDL’s 2024/25 fee rates give a reliable estimate for 2025/26:
- Year 1: ₵14,763–₵19,158 (e.g., MSc Project Management ₵19,158)
- Year 2: ₵4,000–₵5,325 (for two-year formats like MPhil/MSc)
- Includes programs like MBA, MSc IT, Human Nutrition – fees vary by field.
Summary Table
|
Category |
Commitment Fee |
Annual Fee Range (₵) |
Payment Requirements |
|
Freshmen (Campus) |
N/A |
Varies by faculty; must pay 100 % |
Before registration (by ~Feb 7, 2025) |
|
Continuing Students (Campus) |
N/A |
Varies |
≥ 50 % before registration |
|
IDL Undergrad/Top‑Up |
₵1,000 |
Varies |
≥ 70 % before first-semester exams |
|
IDL Postgrad (Distance) |
₵5,000 |
₵14,763–₵19,158 (Yr 1) + ₵4,000–₵5,325 (Yr 2) |
≥ 70 % before exams |
|
Campus Postgraduates (Campus) |
N/A |
₵7,893–₵18,741+ depending on program |
Standard university deadlines |
Tips & Considerations
- Residency/Accommodation – Not included above; budget separately based on on-campus or private housing.
- Incremental increases – Fees can rise annually; staying updated via the university portal is important.
- Postgraduate types – Campus-based degrees (PhD/MPhils/Masters) differ substantially in fees from IDL programs.
- Use official sources – Always consult KNUST’s official website or admissions office for program-specific and updated fee schedules.
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