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KNUST 2025/26 Fees Breakdown: What Freshmen, Postgraduates, and Distance Learners Need to Know

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

  1. Residency/Accommodation – Not included above; budget separately based on on-campus or private housing.
  2. Incremental increases – Fees can rise annually; staying updated via the university portal is important.
  3. Postgraduate types – Campus-based degrees (PhD/MPhils/Masters) differ substantially in fees from IDL programs.
  4. Use official sources – Always consult KNUST’s official website or admissions office for program-specific and updated fee schedules.

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