Access Bank supports KNUST

Access Bank Ghana has presented a new Toyota Hiace bus to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi to help in the transportation of lecturers.

The gesture forms part of the bank’s commitment to help in improving the learning environment in the educational sector.

The Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana, Mr Dolapo Ogundimu, who presented the bus to Professor William Otoo Ellis, the Vice Chancellor of KNUST, explained that the provision of the bus was expected to help curb the incidence of crime that had recently threatened lecturers, students and staff on campus.

Mr Ogundimu reiterated the bank’s commitment to education, citing the bank’s support for the sector with investments to help bridge the deficit in infrastructure, learning materials and support systems that enable students to thrive and excel.

The managing director further noted that many corporate organisations, including Access Bank, benefited from graduates from the universities, hence the bank’s continued support for the sector.

For his part, the vice chancellor commended Access Bank for its kindness and expressed the university’s commitment to regularly maintain the bus.

Source: Daily Graphic

KNUST inaugurates modern laboratory

A modern laboratory of international standards has been inaugurated at the University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The Central Laboratory, established with the objective of enhancing medical research in the university, was built at a cost of GH¢1.2m through a partnership between the university and the Champion Divine Clinic.


The building, housing the laboratory, has been named ‘Champion Divine Building’. It has a state of the art laboratory equipment for research in subject areas such as Pharmacy, Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and Chemistry.

In an address, read on behalf of the Minister of Education by the Executive Secretary of the National Council for Tertiary Education, Prof. Mahama Duwiejua, she lauded the efforts of the management of the university for their foresight and creativity and leading it to excellence in its activities.

She emphasised the need for collaboration with the scientific community in the country as a means of boosting research at the newly-established facility.

She hoped that the new laboratory would serve as a hub for the training of students of the university as well as those from other schools and organisations.

The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Mahama Ayariga, on his part, said the government recognised the efforts the University was making to bring about quality in its output.

He said the establishment of such a modern laboratory should lead to the enhancement of joint research projects between the university and other research institutions in the country and abroad.

He said since there was a great deal of value to be derived from research projects, researchers must collaborate on their works and come out with discoveries that would serve as sources for generating income.

The Vice-Chancellor of the KNUST, Prof. W. O. Ellis, said the construction of the laboratory was part of the university’s vision to upgrade its research laboratories to international standards in order to boost research and provide qualitative teaching.


Source: Written by John K. Essel, graphic.com.gh

Public Universities Milk Applicants Dry

Public universities have sworn to make up for the decline in government subvention, and these days anything goes -- including charging exorbitantly for on-line application scratch-cards when most of the applicants do not even get admitted.

Today most of the applications are either done directly on-line or applicants are asked to download and print application forms at their own cost.

This notwithstanding, the cost of applying to universities in the country, including public ones, has been increasing at a rate that has alarmed many applicants and their families; particularly those with low incomes.

Many people wonder what is peculiar about Ghanaian universities that they have to charge so much as application fees, when most universities globally do not charge a dime for applications.

Ghanaian universities are yet to muster the courage to stop charging application fees even as they have moved away from selling application forms to on-line application platforms.

Currently, scratch-cards to apply on-line for undergraduate programmes at the various public universities go for close to GH¢200 for most of the public universities.

Considering that a good number of applicants apply to a number of universities at the same time, the cost becomes even higher.

“I applied to three universities -- that is KNUST, Legon and UPSA -- and my brother paid almost GH¢600 for that,” said nineteen-year-old Gideon Amartey who is anxiously waiting to go to university. “If I had the money, I would have applied to two others,”he said.

“The transition of application forms from manual to electronic should have lessened the cost, I do not see why it is rather so expensive these days, said Reeves Rhommenze Romeo, a student of one of the universities.

“If the form was hard-copy it is quite understandable (even that should not be expensive, honestly), but it’s electronic now and the price is even higher than when it was manual. I still don't understand; maybe there is a reason for that but for now I don't understand why the fee goes up when it is electronic,” he said.

According to NUGS’ representative on the National Youth Authority, Prince David Orchill, the situation may even compel some potential university goers to settle for the security agencies since they do not have to pay much there.

“We are not very happy with the increasing cost of these scratch-cards. It is not fair. Now they have made the cards so expensive that students spend all their money on registration formalities and are left with no money to pay their fees after they get admitted,” he said.

The universities have argued that in view of dwindling government subvention, they are having to rely on internally generated funds to keep them going.

In its Strategic Plan, spanning the years 2014 to 2024, the University of Ghana says, for example, that its funding sources have changed “significantly” in the last decade since government support has dropped from being more than 90% of its budget to just over 55%.

“The significance of internally generated funds, relying extensively on fees from students, will grow,” it said.


Source: Business & Financial Times

Public universities owe GH¢30 million in utility bills

Public universities in the country owe over 30 million Ghana Cedis in utility bills.

The University of Ghana owes GH¢14,936, 868 in electricity and GH¢2,585,232 in water bills. The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology owes GH¢9,368,487 in electricity and GH¢1,842,687 in water bills.

The University of Mines and Technology owes GH¢553,047 in electricity bills and GH¢160,456 in water bills, the university of education Winneba owes GH¢3,414,287 and GH¢1,300,604 while the University of Energy and Natural Resources owes GH¢880,135 in electricity and GH¢200,471 in water.

The figures did not include that of the University of Cape Coast, the University of Development Studies and the University of Health and Allied Science and the University of Professional Studies, Accra.

The figure does not include bills of other tertiary institutions and the senior high schools.

Speaking at a public lecture at the University of Cape Coast Wednesday, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Mr Seth Terkper said government was ready to disclose the true state of the nation to Ghanaians.

He was speaking on the topic “Challenges and Experiences of Managing the Economy of Ghana.”

Mr Seth Terpker, an alumnus of UCC suggested more efficient ways of using utilities, reiterating the need for the adoption of pre-paid electricity meters for use on the campuses.

He said there was the need to be more efficient and to check illegal use of electricity and also consider moving from the use of conventional electricity to biogas and solar.

He noted that “if we do not make these corrections, we would continue to have a legacy of subsidies which has often brought the nation to its knees.”

He indicated that though government was obliged to pay, the dispute was whether or not government could continue to pay the huge cost. He failed to comment on whether or not students would eventually be required to pay for utilities.

Mr Terpker further called for a concerted effort to put in a lot of gas infrastructure to augment electricity supply.

He said the World Bank had confirmed that Ghana’s growth was going to increase significantly in 2017 saying those gains must be consolidated.

He said despite the up and down swing and the challenges facing the country’s economy it was important to note that the country had made positive economic growth in the last 30 years.


- By Shirley Asiedu Addo, Graphic.com.gh

Colleges partner KNUST to raise academic standards

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two institutions in Kumasi, to spearhead the nation’s development in the area of technology transfer.

Professor William Otoo Ellis, the Vice-Chancellor, said the MoU would evolve appropriate technologies and programmes that meet the demands of industries, corporate institutions, small and medium scale enterprises, as well as the manufacturing sector for sustainable economic growth.

Technology, he said, defines development of any society as it is the basis to alleviate poverty, create wealth and also bring about change to improve the living conditions of the people.

The two institutions are Princefield College in the Volta Region, and Fountainhead Christian College in the Greater Accra Region.

They are seeking affiliation to award degrees in the areas of Accounting, Banking and Finance, Marketing, Communications Technology and Applied Theology and Leadership.

This brings to more than 30, institutions which had so far signed agreements to be affiliated with the KNUST.

Prof Ellis urged the two institutions to strive to attend meetings of the KNUST’s Liaison Committee, which serves as a platform to mentor and nurture affiliate universities.

He reminded them to maintain high academic standards, saying the University would not countenance mediocrity in the admission, academic programmes and examination processes of the two institutions.

Prof Ellis signed for the KNUST, while Dr Alex Nazzar initialled for Princefield College with the Reverend Faithful Biney signing for Fountainhead Christian College.


Source: Ghana News Agency

Coalition of Tertiary Students protest payment of utility bills

The Coalition of Tertiary Students, Ghana, say they will resist any attempt by government to make tertiary students resident on campus bear the cost of utilities.

According to them, they will not sit and watch government pass on its social compact expectations on its students.

Deputy Minister of Education in charge of Tertiary, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa early this month announced at a meeting of Campus Connect in Kumasi that, as part of measures to reduce the pressure on government coffers, tertiary students resident on campus would be charged for using utility services.

However, at a press conference organised Tuesday, the president of the Coalition of Tertiary Students, Ghana, Mr Duke Aaron Sasu said, “We students and student leaders oppose vehemently this ill thought through Government policy. We would resist any attempt by government to force the hands of students to bear the arrears of utility bills owed by the universities as a consequence of the failure of government of Ghana to exercise its responsibilities.”

They have therefore warned of mass nationwide student rallies to press home their demand.

The coalition has also asked all tertiary students across the country to embark on a ‘red alert crusade’ to register their displeasure, adding, “Every student of Ghana must identify with something red to register our displeasure until the Government calls off this sickening policy.”

The coalition is made up of the Wa and Nyankpala campuses of the University of Development Studies (UDS), the University of Mines and Technology, (UMaT), Kumasi and Takoradi Polytechnics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) Kumasi Campus.


Source: Written by Graphic.com.gh 

Adansi Rural Bank awards scholarships to students

The Adansi Rural Bank Limited at Fomena in the Adansi North District in Ashanti Region has offered scholarships to seven needy but brilliant students to continue their education.

The acting General Manager, Mr Akwasi Osei Nkrumah, explained that the gesture was a renewed commitment by the bank to pay extra attention to its corporate social responsibility, particularly in the area of education.

He said the parents and guardians of the beneficiaries were shareholders of the bank and hailed from the Adansi area.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr Ahmed Kwame Boakye, said the financial assistance would encourage beneficiaries of the scheme to study extra hard to be able to develop their full potential so that they could contribute their quota to national and community development.

A beneficiary of the package, who is currently studying for his Masters’ programme at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Mr Emmanuel Kofi Asamoah, used the opportunity to advise the seven students who had been enrolled onto the scheme to study hard.

The Queenmother of the Adansi Traditional Area, Nana Amoanimaa Dede, expressed gratitude to the bank for the initiative.


Source: Daily Graphic

Formation of KNUST NPP Frontliners does not offend rules — KNUST Authorities

Authorities of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have stated that the formation of the KNUST New Patriotic Party (NPP) Frontliners does not offend any rules and regulations of the university.

While the National Democratic Congress (NDC) believes it would affect academic work and politically polarise the entire university, the NPP describes it as an age-old practice and cites the likes of former, Dr Josiah Aryeh, who was a lecturer at the University of Ghana, Legon when he worked as the NDC General Secretary.

But speaking to the Daily Graphic, the Deputy Registrar of University Relations of KNUST, Mr Vincent Ankamah-Lomotey, allayed the fears of the students who are NDC and all others on campus who are apprehensive that they might be victimised by these lecturers.


Background

Last Sunday, some lecturers and academicians from the KNUST, known as KNUST NPP Frontliners, called on Ghanaians to rise up and support the opposition NPP to win the 2016 Elections.

According to the group, which was made up of senior members and senior staff members of the university, the NPP remained the better alternative to the corrupt and visionless NDC whose governance had crippled the sensitive centres of the economy and brought untold hardships on the ordinary Ghanaian.

At the inauguration of the group, Dr Kwabena Boadu, the leader of the group, explained that the aim of the group was to serve as a think tank, ready to serve the party to win power in 2016 and beyond and with the vision, to be recognised as an elite group of supporters to influence policy direction as well as serve as an interface between the party and the electorate in explaining party policies and canvassing for votes.


No fears
Reacting to concerns by some members of the Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) of the NDC about possible victimisation, Mr Ankamah-Lomotey said, “I don’t agree with them because these are intellectuals who would not engage in such things.”


NDC

The Public Relations Officer of the KNUST NDC TEIN, Mr Prince Nyarko, told the Daily Graphic, “We are not perturbed the least about the formation of this group” but they were worried it would open the floodgates for others to form similar groups on campus.

A situation which, he explained, could lead to the proliferation of parallel entities on campus and if care was not taken, even the Vice Chancellor and other heads of departments would join the fray, leading to political polarisation of academic work on campus.

Mr Nyarko stated that his basis for fear of ill-treatment was born out of the fact that the group had been formed to specifically garner support and votes for the opposition NPP and wondered how these would play out in classes that were full of known NDC activists.

He explained that although both the TEIN of the NDC and the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) of the NPP on campus had patrons who were lecturers, such patrons did not openly expose their known political colours on campus.

- By Donald Ato Dapatem, Graphic.com.gh

Mixed reactions greet KNUST lecturers' open support for NPP in 2016 polls

The decision by some lecturers of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology to openly declare support for the opposition New Patriotic Party in the 2016 general elections, has been met with mixed reactions.


Although some have commended the group for being bold to openly declare their political affiliations, others have condemned the act as unhealthy and must not be encouraged in schools.

Critics are of the view that such lecturers may attempt to indoctrinate students to believe in their political ideologies and may in some cases also victimize students who disagree with them politically.

But supporters of the idea disagree with this suggestion. They are of the view that lecturers just like other citizens have the right to associate with any party of their choice as long as they do not engage in such political activities on their various campuses which is against the code of conduct in schools.

They have also downplayed suggestions of indoctrination explaining that students at the tertiary level are matured enough to make their political choices without being compelled to do so. Others said such professionals were already engaged in politics albeit secretly, and so there is nothing wrong with those going public.

KNUST NPP Front liners

A group of senior lecturers at the KNUST are mobilizing support from colleague lecturers to support the NPP in the 2016 general elections.

They argue that the NPP possess the intellectual capabilities and policies to develop Ghana at a faster rate hence their decision.

Known as KNUST NPP Front liners, the lecturers say their action is only meant to engineer a win for the NPP come the 2016 elections.

At its inaugural ceremony on Monday, the chairman of the group, Dr. Kwabena Boadu stated that the current state of economy and the numerous challenges facing the country exist due to “deep rooted corruption in government.”

They are therefore convinced that the intellectuals and the middle class in Ghana should “no longer sit and look unconcerned while our dear countries get into an abyss.”

Dr. Boadu therefore appealed to the general public to join the lecturers to support the NPP which according to him is the “best alternative government to salvage our sinking economy.”

“2016 is a must win for our great party,” he declared, adding that “we are ever ready to contribute our quota anyway possible to achieve this goal. I therefore urge all intellectuals to rise up and join the battle.”

UTAG unhappy

Among those criticizing the decision, is the University Teachers Association of Ghana, UTAG.

The General Secretary of UTAG, Dr. Samuel Atintonoo told Accra-based Citi FM that as professionals, it is wrong to openly support a political party.

“From our perspective, we wouldn’t say it is appropriate to do that because we are teachers who teach all kinds of people and so people can belong to political parties as individuals but not as professionals” he explained.

Dr. Atintonoo said UTAG has noticed that lecturers are nowadays called upon to give expert opinion on national issues; a situation he commended and said that is how far lecturers can go.

“Clearly what we are saying is that; it’s not right from our professional point of view as university lectures".


By:Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie/tv3network.com/Ghana

KNUST Authorities to meet ‘NPP lecturers’

The authorities of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) are reportedly working to address the latest move by some lecturers of the school to campaign for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the 2016 elections. 

This is according to the General Secretary of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Samuel Atintonu. On Eyewitness News, Mr. Atintonu said: “The information I have from my colleagues from KNUST is that the university authorities are taking steps to address that on their campus so yes, it’s completely not the right thing to do.” 

Some lecturers at KNUST on Monday announced their formation of a group called the KNUST NPP Frontliners which will work to galvanize support for the NPP to help the party win next year’s presidential election. 

According to them, the NPP possess the intellectual capabilities and policies to develop Ghana at a faster rate hence their decision.

 However, UTAG has condemned their action and has further dissociated itself from the group. “UTAG does not associate itself with any particular political party and what exactly happened at KNUST is a group of lecturers who expressed their views and that has nothing to do with UTAG,” he stressed.

Mr. Atintonu clarified that the association is not against any member engaging in party politics but it is imperative for UTAG members to remain neutral. 

He acknowledged that UTAG members are individuals who have human rights and are at  liberty to express their support for anybody “but to do so on a campus and tag it like intellectuals, assuming or presuming that all members of the intellectual community and in this case, UTAG members is not quite appropriate to do so.”

 He continued saying, “it is not appropriate to associate ourselves with any political party mainly because we teach all kinds of people in the university…and it’s not something that UTAG supports it.” 

The UTAG General Secretary stated that the association is a highly respectable community and it is wrong to drag it into party politics which has the tendency of undermining their credibility. 


  By: Efua Idan Osam/citifmonline.com/Ghana

Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) boss welcomes partisan lecturers

Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Prof. Gyimah Boadi has made a strong case in support of lecturers who want to do partisan politics.

In his view, making public declarations about one’s political affiliation as a lecturer is more preferable to the clandestine political activities senior lecturers engaged in on the various campuses; sometimes hiding behind students political groupings such as TESCON for NPP and NDC’s TEIN.

He was commenting on a group of lecturers from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology called “KNUST NPP Frontliners” with the goal of helping the opposition party to offer policy alternatives and ideas to help improve the country’s socio-economic development. 

Some have criticised the senior staff at KNUST for their decision but Prof. Gyimah Boadi told Joy News “I am glad that the group is coming out… but it comes with a big challenge to all”.

He raised the concern about the likelihood of these lecturers indoctrinating their students on campus. Advocating that the group should be given a rope and monitored to see how their partisanship would influence their academic work, but reiterated that “there is nothing fundamentally wrong” with today’s declaration.

Chairman of the KNUST NPP Frontliners, Dr. Kwabena Boadu reemphasised the need for intellectuals to bring their heads together and begin to do frontline politics having witnessed happenings in the country.

He said the group’s activities will “absolutely” not have any impact on their academic work. 

They will not assemble and address students or workers, he stated.

He said members are aware of the limit they can go to and would be mindful of the positions they hold on campus and as such would not do anything to violate the university’s principles.

Members are constantly reminded not to impose their political orientation on students, Dr. Boadu said.

The KNUST public relations officer, Vincent Ankamah Lomotey says the group will be in violation of the universities rules if they carry their activities on campus.

He acknowledged that the members have the right to belong to any political party so far as their political activities are conducted outside the confines of the university.

Meanwhile, a National Vice-Chair of the NPP, Frederick Fredua Antoh has tasked the intellectual elite to make themselves relevant with critical analysis of political trends with the view to help the NPP regain power in 2016.

Source: Ghana | Myjoyonline.com| Isaac Essel 

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 DIRECTOR, INSTITUTE 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.

2. 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.