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The Obuasi campus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) was officially launched in September of 2019. The KNUST Obuasi campus is a satellite campus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and it was built as a form of expansion of the University beyond the city of Kumasi. The opening of the KNUST Obuasi campus has made tertiary education more accessible to residents in and around Obuasi.
The KNUST Obuasi campus came as no surprise as the University has been known for originating notable universities such as the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) and University of Energy and Natural Resource (UENR). All these universities are affiliated to the KNUST. Below are some notable institutions affiliated to KNUST:
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Universities affiliated to KNUST
- Accra Institute of Technology
- Akim State University College
- All Nations University College
- Central University College
- DataLink University College(DLUC)
- Garden City University College
- Ghana Telecom University College
- Ho Polytechnic
- Osei Tutu II Institute for Advanced ICT Studies
- Regent University College
- Spiritan Institute / Spiritan University College
- Cape Coast Polytechnic
- Accra Polytechnic
- Almond Institute
- Sunyani Polytechnic
- St. Karol School of Nursing
- Wisconsin International University College
- Presbyterian University College
- Pentecost University College
- Radford University College
- Anglican University College of Technology
- Mountcrest University College
- Brother Tarcicius Prosthetics and Orthopaedics Training Centre
- Medicare College
- Physiotherapy and Orthotics Training School
- Fountainhead Christian College
- Heritage Christian College
- St. Margaret College
- Catholic Institute of Business and Technology
- KAAF University College
- Ensign College of Public Health
- Kessben College
- Akim State College
- Princefield College
- Technical University College of Tamale
- Mountcrest University College
- Institute of Local Government Studies
- Institute of Development and Technology Management
The KNUST Obuasi campus is no different from the other campuses in terms of the vision and mission of the university as well as the calibre of education and standards it is known for. However, the KNUST Obuasi campus, for the most part, offers mining and engineering-related courses.
KNUST Obuasi Campus Courses
KNUST Obuasi campus offers specific courses which are in the areas of mining and engineering considering its location. Below are the KNUST Obuasi campus courses. As you will notice, there’s a strong affinity towards engineering.
- BSc. Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- BSc. Civil Engineering
- BSc. Mechanical Engineering
- BSc. Materials Engineering
- BSc. Metallurgical Engineering
- BSc. Geological Engineering
- BSc. Geomatic Engineering
- BSc. Environmental Science
- BSc. Business Administration (Logistics & Supply Chain Management/ Business Information Technology)
KNUST Obuasi Campus Matriculation
A total of Three Hundred and Forty-Three (343) students were acknowledged into the KNUST Obuasi campus as the first-ever matriculants of the school. The settlers were comprised of 238 males and 105 females. This was disclosed by the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Kwasi Obiri Danso at the maiden matriculation of the KNUST Obuasi campus.
KNUST Obuasi Campus Contact Number
You can contact the KNUST Obuasi Campus on:
Phone: 032 206 0438
Address: Old AGC, Obuasi
Website: www.knust.edu.gh
The inception of the KNUST Obuasi Campus is key for the provision of higher education. Residents in and around Obuasi can benefit from this great initiative.