Cumulus welcomes 21 new members in 2022
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Cumulus welcomes 21 new members in 2022
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Mission Statement
Our Strategic Mandate: The Act establishing the University defines its mandate, which essentially is to provide higher education, undertake research, disseminate knowledge and foster relationships with the outside persons and bodies. The strategic mandate of the University is derived from Science and Technology in its name.
Mission Statement
KNUST exists to advance knowledge in science and technology through creating an environment for undertaking relevant research, quality teaching, entrepreneurship training and community engagement to improve the quality of life.
For more information please refer to the KNUST website below
https://www.knust.edu.gh/index.php/about/knust/mandate
International Role
International role
KNUST is committed to attracting and developing excellent staff and students across the globe in order to contribute towards the achievement of the goals, targets and directions that the government has set for higher education.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity for All
We ensure an environment of understanding and respect for cultural diversity and equal opportunity among students and staff. We uphold academic freedom in our quest to advance the frontiers of knowledge and in our attempt to attain self-development.
For more information please refer to the KNUST website below
https://www.knust.edu.gh/index.php/about/knust/mandate
National Role
Leadership in Innovation and Technology: We endeavour to maintain and strengthen our position as the premier Science and Technology University in the country leading in generating and exchanging new knowledge in innovation and technology, and offering service to government, industry and society.
Main Focus
Our research focus is to train students in the area of Art and Design; and other related areas to become global citizens. Also to support lecturers in diverse fields to become global researchers.
Faculties and Departments
Faculty of Art
Department of Communication Design
Department of General Art Studies
Department of Painting and Sculpture
Department of Integrated Rural Art/Industry
Department of Publishing Studies
Faculty of Built Environment
Department of Building Technology
Research Centers:
Center of Excellence for Housing Studies
For more information please refer to the KNUST website below
Please see website: https://cabe.knust.edu.gh/
https://www.knust.edu.gh/index.php/academics/departments-programmes/departments
Bachelor Level Programs
BA Integrated Rural Art/Industry
Duration for bachelors programs: 4years
For more information please refer to the KNUST website below
https://cabe.knust.edu.gh/academics/faculty-art
https://www.knust.edu.gh/index.php/academics/departments-programmes/departments
Master Level Programs
MComm/ MPhil Communication Design
MA/ MPhil General Art Studies
MFA Integrated Rural Art/Industry
MFA Industrial Art
MA/ MPhil Publishing Studies
Duration for masters programs: 1- 2 years
For more information please refer to the KNUST website below
https://cabe.knust.edu.gh/academics/faculty-art
https://www.knust.edu.gh/index.php/academics/departments-programmes/departments
Research Activity and Main Areas
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Design
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Sustainability
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Technology
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Entrepreneurship
Doctorate Level Programs
DPhil Communication Design
DPhil General Art Studies
DPhil Painting and Sculpture
DPhil Integrated Rural Art/Industry
DPhil Industrial Art
DPhil Publishing Studies
Duration for PhD programs: 4-5 years
For more information please refer to the KNUST website below
https://cabe.knust.edu.gh/academics/faculty-art
https://www.knust.edu.gh/index.php/academics/departments-programmes/departments
https://sgs.knust.edu.gh/node/340
Subject Areas for Exchange Students
All courses offered at the university can be accessed by exchange students.
For more information please refer to the KNUST website below
https://www.knust.edu.gh/index.php/academics/departments-programmes/departments
https://www.knust.edu.gh/sites/default/files/2021-12/Admission_Requirement.pdf
Application Deadlines
DEADLINES TO APPLY FOR EXCHANGE
Semester Dates for Exchange
Exchange students are to write to the international programs office/ prospective departments ahead of time to facilitate the processing of their documents for the program.
Two – three months notice is requred prior to the re-opening of school.
Teaching Languages
Mode of instruction
- English
- (French and other languages can be accssed at lnguages department, KNUST)
Semester Dates
DEADLINES TO APPLY FOR EXCHANGE
Semester Dates for Exchange
First semester – October – December
Second semester – January – May
Application should begin before and at the end of the semester.
Due to the Covid-19 issues, exchange dates are not stable and KNUST makes it possible to correspond with applicants to make sure their application falls within re-opening dates.
Cost of Living Per Month (Studying and Living)
Cost of living
Student ordering food from student Restaurant Breakfast, Lunch, Supper
NB. 1 cedi = 6.1usd Nov 2021
Normal (93usd) monthly
Standard (186.88usd) monthly
Premium (442.62usd) monthly
Note: The Ghana Non-Resident Card (ECOWAS Card): 120 USD / Yearly Renewal – 60 USD
(The Government of Ghana issues, The Non-Resident Card (ECOWAS Card) and the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) issues the Resident Permit)
