PhD Law at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Programme overview

The PhD in Law at KNUST is a supervised research doctorate in the Faculty of Law, full-time in Kumasi over 3 to 4 years (research), with doctoral seminars, methods training and an original thesis contribution.

College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences | School: Faculty of Law | Duration: 3 to 4 years (research) | 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

Ghana School of Law Bar course, corporate counsel, litigation, public service and academia (4-yr WASSCE route, 3-yr graduate route).

Visit the Faculty of Law page · KNUST admissions.

Application information

Graduate entry

A research Master's (MPhil or equivalent with thesis) in a relevant field with strong grades, plus a doctoral proposal, references and interview at the School of Graduate Studies. Apply via the School of Graduate Studies portal; shortlisted candidates may be interviewed.

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

Domestic applicants: GHS 21,754 a year (2025/2026). KNUST 2025/26 postgraduate freshers total (A tuition+B other+C thesis+D research support), provisional, as published. PhD Source

International applicants: USD 7,451 a year (2025/2026). KNUST 2025/26 international postgraduate freshers total (A tuition+B other+C thesis/oral exam), provisional. PhD Business/Law No separate African/non-African rate published. Source

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: 3 to 4 years (research).

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 PhD Law, 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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