KNUST CUT-OFF POINTS FOR 2020/2021
In late January of this year, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST, released its admission forms for prospective students who would want to further their education with the university. The KNUST cut off points 2020/2021 was also introduced to filter out the applications. Being one of the best universities in Africa, there is a lot of competition to gain admission to KNUST.
Each year, KNUST releases cut-off points or aggregates for select courses and programmes. We have compiled the entire list so you can easily check for your admission.
Below is a full list of the KNUST cut off points for 2020/2021 academic year of admissions. This is to only serve as a guide to applicants.
KNUST COURSES AND THEIR CUT OFF POINTS 2020/2021
| KNUST COURSES | CUT OF POINT |
| 1. BA Akan Language and Culture | 24 |
| 2. B.Ed. Junior High School Specialism | 24 |
| 3. BA. Communication Design (Graphic Design) | 14 |
| 4. BA. Communication Studies | 12 |
| 5. BA. Culture and Tourism | 16 |
| 6. BA. Economics | 13 |
| 7. BA. English | 20 |
| 8. BA. French and Francophone Studies | 15 |
| 9. BA. Geography and Rural Development | 14 |
| 10. BA. History | 18 |
| 11. BA. Linguistics | 22 |
| 12. BSc. Fashion Design | 16 |
| 13. BSc. Ceramics Design Technology | 24 |
| 14. BSc. Metalsmithing and Jewellery Technology | 24 |
| 15. BSc. Textile Design and Technology | 18 |
| 16. BA. Integrated Rural Art and Industry | 19 |
| 17. BFA. Painting and Sculpture | 20 |
| 18. BA. Political Studies | 11 |
| 19. BA. Publishing Studies | 16 |
| 20. BA. Religious Studies | 24 |
| 21. BA. Sociology | 14 |
| 22. BA. Social Work | 15 |
| 23. Bsc. Actuarial Science | 11 |
| 24. Bsc. Aerospace Engineering | 09 |
| 25. Bsc. Agribusiness Management | 18 |
| 26. Bsc. Agricultural Biotechnology | 19 |
| 27. Bsc. Agricultural Engineering | 16 |
| 28. Bsc. Agriculture | 24 |
| 29. Bsc. Aquaculture and Water Resources Management | 24 |
| 30. Bsc. Architecture | 09 |
| 31. BSc. Automobile Engineering | 14 |
| 32. Bsc. BDS (Dental Surgery) (Fee-Paying Only) | 08 |
| 33. Bsc. Biochemistry | 10 |
| 34. Bsc. Biological Science | 12 |
| 35. Bsc. Biomedical Engineering | 07 |
| 36. BSc Business Administration ((Human Resource Management/Management) | 10 |
| 37. Bsc. Business Administration (Marketing/International Business) | 12 |
| 38. Bsc. Business Administration (Accounting/Banking and Finance) | 09 |
| 39. Bsc. Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Mgt/Bus. Info. Tech.) | 12 |
| 40. Bsc. Hospitality and Tourism Management | 13 |
| 41. Bsc. Chemical Engineering | 10 |
| 42. Bsc. Chemistry | 18 |
| 43. Bsc. Civil Engineering | 10 |
| 44. Bsc. Computer Engineering | 09 |
| 45. Bsc. Computer Science | 11 |
| 46. Bsc. Construction Technology and Management | 14 |
| 47. Bsc. Development Planning | 12 |
| 48. Bsc. Disability and Rehabilitation Studies | 17 |
| 49. Bsc. Electrical/Electronic Engineering | 07 |
| 50. Bsc. Environmental Sciences | 17 |
| 51. Bsc. Food Science and Technology | 14 |
| 52. Bsc. Forest Resources Technology | 24 |
| 53. Bsc. Geological Engineering | 13 |
| 54. Bsc. Geomatic (Geodetic) Engineering | 14 |
| 55. Bsc. Herbal Medicine | 16 |
| 56. Bsc. Human Biology (Medicine) | 06 |
| 57. Bsc. Human Settlement Planning | 16 |
| 58. BSc. Industrial Engineering | 15 |
| 59. Bsc. Land Economy | 09 |
| 60. Bsc. Landscape Design and Management | 22 |
| 61. BSc. Marine Engineering | 12 |
| 62. Bsc. Materials Engineering | 14 |
| 63. Bsc. Mathematics | 18 |
| 64. Bsc. Mechanical Engineering | 10 |
| 65. Bsc. Medical Laboratory Technology | 08 |
| 66. Bsc. Metallurgical Engineering | 16 |
| 67. Bsc. Meteorology and Climate Science | 21 |
| 68. Bsc. Midwifery | 10 |
| 69. Bsc. Natural Resources Management | 20 |
| 70. Bsc. Nursing | 09 |
| 71. Bsc. Petrochemical Engineering | 09 |
| 72. Bsc. Petroleum Engineering | 07 |
| 73. Bsc. Physics | 21 |
| 74. BSc. Physician Assistantship | 07 |
| 75. Bsc. Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics | 14 |
| 76. Bsc. Real Estate | 13 |
| 77. BSc. Medical Imaging | 10 |
| 78. BSc. Physiotherapy and Sports Science | 14 |
| 79. Bsc. Statistics | 16 |
| 80. Bsc. Telecommunication Engineering | 11 |
| 81. Doctor of Optometry | 06 |
| 82. (DVM) Doctor of Veterinary Medicine | 15 |
| 83. LLB | 06 |
| 84. Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) | 06 |
We hope you make the most out of this KNUST cut off points list to complete your application to KNUST. The KNUST has about 84 undergraduate programs which are available to all eligible applicants.
WASSCE/SSSCE GRADES AND THEIR EQUIVALENT VALUES
The KNUST WASSCE grading system is detailed below:
| WASSCE | SSSCE | VALUE |
| A1 | A | 1 |
| B2 | B | 2 |
| B3 | C | 3 |
| C4 | D | 4 |
| C5 | D | 4 |
| C6 | D | 4 |
| D7 | – | – |
| E8 | – | – |
| F9 | F | – |
NB: D7, E8 AND F9 ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR ANY ADMISSION PURPOSES.
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