Diploma Information Technology - IDL at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Programme overview

This KNUST Diploma (2 years, by distance (IDL)) in the Faculty of Physical and Computational Sciences / Biosciences (IDL) offers practical career training with a top-up route to a degree for strong graduates.

College: College of Science | School: Faculty of Physical and Computational Sciences / Biosciences (IDL) | Duration: 2 years | Location: Kumasi, Ghana

What you will study

Foundations lead into core modules, labs/studio/clinical work, research methods and a final project or dissertation. Confirm the current course structure in the official requirements PDF before you apply.

Career pathways

Software, networks, fintech, data analytics, cybersecurity pathways and research in Kumasi/Accra tech ecosystems.

Visit the Faculty of Physical and Computational Sciences / Biosciences (IDL) page · KNUST admissions.

Application information

WASSCE / SSSCE

WASSCE/SSSCE credits including English, Maths and Integrated Science, or HND/equivalent for top-up entry. Mature applicants (25+) need five O-Level credits including English/Maths plus an entrance exam/interview.

Meeting the minimum (aggregate 24) does not guarantee admission, competitive clusters close at aggregate 6 to 12. Check the cut-off table for your programme before applying.

View official requirements

Fees are published yearly by KNUST (regular vs fee-paying/parallel vs international) and vary by college, engineering, health and architecture attract higher practical levies. Buy the e-voucher (GH¢250 Ghanaian undergrad / GH¢350+ where advertised) via Ghana Post, *415*55# MoMo or card on the portal.

KNUST admission portal · KNUST fees pages.

Main intake: September each academic year. Duration: 2 years.

WASSCE/SSSCE & international applicants, e-voucher sale typically April to July; apply as soon as results are ready.
Mature & top-up applicants, entrance exams/interviews typically July to August.

Confirm dates on apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions.

Buy the e-voucher (Ghana Post / *415*55# / card) and register on apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions.
Select Diploma Information Technology - IDL, upload results/transcripts and ID, and submit before the deadline.
Track the portal for shortlisting, entrance exams/interviews (mature/top-up/law/health where applicable) and offer letters.

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