KNUST fees 2026: regular students, postgraduate, and distance learning

KNUST fees for the 2025/26 academic year range from GH₵ 2,427 to over GH₵ 23,000 depending on the programme and student category. This article covers fees for regular students, fee-paying students, postgraduate students, and KNUST IDL distance-learning programmes.

Key takeaways

• Regular freshmen pay between GH₵ 2,427.55 and GH₵ 4,067.56 per year, depending on the programme.
• Postgraduate freshmen (local) pay between GH₵ 6,298.40 and GH₵ 18,737.45 per year.
• KNUST IDL postgraduate fees range from GH₵ 16,015.88 to GH₵ 23,049.83 per year for most programmes.
• International students pay in US dollars; local students pay in Ghana cedis.
• The 2026/27 fee schedule had not been published as of September 2026; check the official fees page for updates at knust.edu.gh.

KNUST fees for regular students

The tables below show the 2026/27 KNUST fees for local students. All figures are in Ghana cedis (GH₵) per academic year. They are also provisional fees subject to change depending on the institution's management.

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Regular freshmen fees 2025/26

Regular continuing students (Years 2–6)

KNUST fee-paying student fees 2025/26

Fee-paying students pay higher fees than regular students at the academic institution. These figures apply to freshmen.

Fee-paying freshmen

Fee-paying continuing students (Years 2–6)

KNUST postgraduate fees 2025/26

These are the KNUST postgraduate fees 2026/2027 are not yet published. The most recent verified figures are from the 2025/26 academic year.

Postgraduate freshmen (local students)

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PhD fees (local students)

Postgraduate international students (freshmen)

International postgraduate students pay in US dollars at the Ghanaian institution.

KNUST IDL postgraduate courses and fees

The KNUST Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) offers over 50 postgraduate programmes by distance learning. These are separate from the main KNUST campus fees.

Important: IDL students must pay a GH₵ 7,000 commitment fee to secure admission. A minimum of 70% of the total fee is required before first-semester examinations.

KNUST IDL postgraduate fees 2025/26 (selected programmes)

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For the full list of IDL programmes and fees, visit the IDL fee schedule.

Parallel programme fees 2025/26

International undergraduate fees 2025/26

How KNUST fee payment works

Students pay all fees into the KNUST main fees collection account. Payments can be made at any of the approved banks or online via the KNUST payment portal at pay.knust.edu.gh.

Approved banks: - GCB Bank - Ecobank - Republic Bank - UBA Bank - Cal Bank - Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) - Absa Bank - Stanbic Bank - Standard Chartered Bank - Ghana Post

Important: Residential academic fees must be paid separately using different pay-in slips for each fee type, even when paid into the same account.

Additional costs (not included in the main fee tables):

• Hostel / hall fees: GH₵ 267.00 – GH₵ 2,305.00 per year for local students (2025/26 figures; confirm current amounts at KNUST)
• Graduation fee: GH₵ 400 (paid at any KNUST-approved bank)
• Postgraduate application e-voucher: GH₵ 350 for Ghanaian applicants; USD 250 for international applicants

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Frequently asked questions

Is KNUST fee paid yearly or per semester?

KNUST fees are calculated annually. Some students pay in full at the start of the year; others pay per semester, splitting the annual fee in two. IDL students must pay at least 70% of the total fee before their first-semester examinations.

How much are KNUST fees for regular students?

Regular freshmen pay between GH₵ 2,427.55 and GH₵ 4,067.56 per year, for selected programmes. Continuing regular students pay between GH₵ 1,714.92 and GH₵ 3,907.92 per year. These are 2025/26 figures.

What are KNUST postgraduate fees?

KNUST postgraduate fees for local freshmen range from GH₵ 6,298.40 to GH₵ 18,737.45 per year. PhD fees range from GH₵ 7,893.45 to GH₵ 18,741.45. IDL postgraduate fees are separate and range from GH₵ 16,015.88 to GH₵ 23,049.83.

How can I check the latest KNUST fee schedule?

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Visit the official KNUST fees page to download the current PDF fee schedules. For IDL fees, check the IDL fee schedule page. To pay online, use the KNUST payment portal.

How do I apply to KNUST?

Use the KNUST admissions portal at apps.knust.edu.gh. Ghanaian applicants pay GH₵ 250 for an undergraduate application form; international applicants pay USD 100. Postgraduate applicants pay GH₵ 350 for the e-voucher.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is known for offering quality undergraduate and postgraduate education. The current KNUST fees 2026/27 for local and international students are quite competitive. Prospective applicants and continuing students must verify their details on the official KNUST portal to ensure precise billing and avoid deposit discrepancies when paying fees.

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Source: YEN.com.gh