Monday, April 13, 2015

KNUST IDL Top-Up Admissions 2015 / 2016 Academic Year

Admission to Diploma & Top-up Degree Programmes for HND and Diploma Certificate Holders for the 2015/2016 Academic Year


Application Closes: Friday 29th August, 2015


It is announced for the information of prospective applicants and the general public that KNUST has opened applications for Top-up programmes in the Distance Learning mode leading to the award of Degrees in the following programmes:

Top Up Undergraduate Programmes on Offer:


  • B.Sc. Geomatic Engineering
  • B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering
  • BSc. Mechanical Engineering
  • BSc. Computer Science
  • BSc. Statistics
  • BSc. Computer Engineering
  • BSc. Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics
  • BSc. Construction Technology & Management
  • BSc. Actuarial Science
  • BSc. Information Technology
  • BSc. Petroleum Engineering (online only)
  • BSc. Chemical Engineering (online only)
  • BSc. Physics
  • B.A. Social Work
  • B.A. Sociology
  • BSc. Business Administration
  • BSc. Telecommunication Engineering
  • BSc. Electrical Engineering


Entry Requirements for Top-Up Programmes

General Requirement for all Programmes
  1. Applicants must have at least 5 (five) credits in GCE “O” Level, including English Language and Mathematics and at least 6 (six) credits in  SSSCE/WASSCE subjects in the relevant areas, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science with an aggregate not exceeding 24.
  2. Applicants with passes (i.e. D7 and E8) in English, Mathematics and Integrated Science, who completed their HND on or before 2010 can apply to go through a qualifying Pre-bridging Course.
  3. All HND applicants should have obtained at least a Second Class Lower Division in the respective fields.
Specific Requirements
In addition to these general requirements, programme specific requirement is stated below.
  1. BSc. Geomatic Engineering
    HND in Surveying or Diploma in Geodetic/Geomatic Engineering or its equivalent.
  2. BSc. Agricultural Engineering
    HND in Agricultural Engineering or its equivalent Diploma certificate.
  3. BSc. Business Administration
    HND or its equivalent in business-related areas, such as (Accounting, Secretarial, Management, Purchasing and Supply, Marketing, etc.) Concentration for the programme is in the following areas:
    • Human Resource Management
    • Accounting
    • Banking and Finance
    • Marketing
    • Hospitality Management
    • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
    Candidates shall continue in the areas of specialization in their respective programmes for the Top–up. Specializations would be mounted in specific centres depending on the number of qualified applicants.
  4. BSc. Computer Engineering
    HND in Computer Engineering/Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Telecommunication Engineering or an equivalent Diploma certificate.
  5. BSc. Construction Technology and Management(CTM)/QuantitySurveying and Construction Economics (QSCE)
    HND in Building Technology or its equivalent diploma certificate. A sound background in mathematics is required.
  6. BSc. Mechanical Engineering
    HND or its equivalent diploma certificate in any of the following Mechanical Engineering disciplines:
    • Production Engineering;
    • Plant Engineering;
    • Automobile Engineering;
    • Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning and
    • Foundry Technology.
  7. BSc. Statistics
    HND in Statistics or its equivalent diploma certificate.
  8. BSc. Computer Science
    HND or its equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics, Data Processing, Information Systems/Sciences and any area related to any of the programmes listed.
  9. BSc. Actuarial Science
    HND or equivalent Diploma Certificate in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science or Accounting. University graduates holding a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Science or Statistics.
  10. BSc. Information Technology
    HND or equivalent Diploma Certificate in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics, Data Processing, Information Systems/Sciences and any area related to any of the programmes listed.
    A first degree in any Physical Sciences and Engineering programme may also apply.
  11. BSc. Chemical Engineering
    HND or its equivalent in Chemical Engineering.
  12. BSc. Physics
    HND or University Diploma in any of the Engineering Disciplines. Graduates from Colleges of Education (Training Colleges) may also apply.
  13. BSc. Petroleum Engineering
    a. HND in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Civil Engineering.
    b. First Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
  14. B.A. Social Work
    Entry requirements:
    I. Diploma in Social Work;
    II. Degree or Diploma in Education;
    III. Diploma from Teacher Training Colleges/ Nursing Training College;
    IV. HND in Management or Human Resource Management; an
    V. Degree or Diploma in Theology and Bible studies.
  15. B.A. Sociology
    Candidates shall hold a diploma in any of the under listed programmes from an accredited University or Institution.
    i. Diploma in Social work;
    ii. Diploma in Social Administration;
    iii. Diploma in Police / Prison Administration;
    iv. Degree or Diploma in Education;
    v. Diploma from Teacher Training Colleges;
    vi. Diploma from Nursing Training Colleges;
    vii. Degree or Diploma in Theology or any Social Science Programme; and
    viii. HND in Business Administration (i.e. Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, etc.).

How to Apply

Application is strictly on-line.
  1. E-Vouchers may be purchased from any Regional Post Office
  2. E-vouchers (payable directly to IDL, KNUST accounts) can be obtained at any of the following banks: Ecobank, hfc Bank and Fidelity Bank branches throughout Ghana.
  3. E-vouchers may also be purchased by bankers’ draft (from any bank) payable to the Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST from the following venues:
  • KUMASI- The Office of the Director, Institute of Distance Learning, New Examination Block, KNUST Campus, Tel 0247274661 or 0500482885
  • ACCRA- Catholic Institute of Business and Technology, Adabraka (formally, Social Advance Institute) Accra Contact Mr. Adu Brenya/Michael Tel. 0500482875 orKNUST Accra City Campus, Accra Contact Mathias Tel: 0500482876
  • SUNYANI- University of Energy and Natural Resources. Contact Mr. Appiah 0242543408 or Clement on Tel: 0500482877
  • HO- Ho Polytechnic, Volta Region, Contact: Mr. Ben Quarshie Honyenuga,Tel 0500482877
  • TAKORADI- Takoradi Polytechnic, Contact: Mr. Emmanuel Opintan-Baah, Tel 0500482883
  • KOFORIDUA- Gratis Foundation; Contact Mr. Foster Ofori, Tel. 0244811805 or Fedelia 0500482874
  • TAMALE- Tamale Polytechnic, Contact Mr. Abubakari Abdul-Razak, Tel. 0500482879
  • BOLGATANGA- Bolgatanga Secondary School, Contact Mr. Zoogar Mukasa, Tel. 050482880
  • WA Centre: Jihann Training College, Contact Mr. Dominic  Wanaa, Tel. 0500482878
  • TARKWA Contact Mr. Andrew Doku, UMAT, Tel. 0500482884
  • CAPE COAST: Cape Coast Polytechnic, Contact Mr. K. A. Simpson, Tel. 0500482882
  • TECHIMAN: Contact Mr Toura  0205782024
  • AKOSOMBO: Mr. Moses A. Korda Tel. 0500482881
Applicants should follow carefully the instructions on the e-voucher.
ALL APPLICANTS ARE TO VISIT http://admissions.knust.edu.gh AND COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION USING THE E-VOUCHER PROVIDED.
A copy of the completed on-line forms together with all relevant documents should be posted in the enclosed self-addressed EMS envelope to reach THE DIRECTORINSTITUTE OF DISTANCE LEARNING, KNUST-KUMASI, GHANA by FRIDAY, 29th AUGUST, 2015.

Cost of Application Form

E-voucher together with Prepaid EMS Envelope cost as follows:
GH¢190 for the Undergraduate (Top-Up) Forms; and
For Foreign Applicants
US$150 for the Undergraduate (Top-Up) Forms

Note:

  1. ONLY RESULTS AND/OR DOCUMENTS PROVIDED BY APPLICANTS AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF THEIR APPLICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED.
  1. APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE IN THEIR APPLICATION PACKAGE CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES OF THEIR WASSCE/SSCE AND HND CERTIFICATES AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT CERTIFICATES.
  • FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT http://idl.knust.edu.gh OR CALL TEL: 0247274661/ 0249735140.
NOTE: PROGRAMMES/CENTRES WOULD RUN DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

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