Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - KNUST Speciality : Chemistry
programme: Biochemistry and Biotechnology

As a fourth-year student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), I can confidently say that this institution has been a transformative experience for me. From the moment I stepped foot on campus, I knew it was Home….This is
something I cannot highlight enough; everything about the school makes you feel comfortable
enough to not be entirely intimidated in your first year, and yet,
highly stimulating, enough to push you past your limits.

Academics:
KNUST’s academic programs are
top-notch, with a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). And the best part of it all is that even with a high concentration on STEM, the school has one of THE best business and law schools in the country. The
faculty is knowledgeable and supportive, with extremely qualified lecturers having field experience. The curriculum is designed to equip students with practical skills,
making us job-ready upon graduation. Most importantly, the departments are concentrated not only on producing good results, but mostly in building a strong passion for the discipline in their students.

Campus Life:
I can’t speak of the campus enough!. KNUST goes the whole mile for their campus!. The campus is vibrant, with a mix of modern and traditional architecture. They are highly “Green” focused, so you can find a lot of beautiful natural space EVERYWHERE. It is extremely convenient to find almost anything you want on campus, whether it’s food, stationery, banks or just atm machines, the gym, the mall, etc. There’s never a need to immediately move outside campus grounds, which can be very comforting for a first year student. Student organizations and clubs are plentiful, offering opportunities for personal growth, networking, and community engagement. The university’s location in Kumasi, Ghana’s cultural hub, provides
access to rich cultural experiences.

Facilities:
KNUST’s facilities are well-maintained, with state-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, and lecture halls. The university’s investment in digital infrastructure ensures students have access to online resources and tools.

Support Services:
The university offers various support services, including academic advising, counseling, and career guidance. I honestly believe the school is a hundred times more obsessed with support services than the students are. These services have been instrumental in helping so many students navigate their academic journey and personal life.

Challenges:
KNUST faces challenges, such as limited resources, especially when it comes to giving practical experience to Science fields who require the daily use of laboratories and their, agreeable, wonderfully expensive equipment. However, the university’s commitment to improvement is evident in its ongoing development projects.

Also, it can be quite frustrating to find out that items (especially food) on/near campus are considerably more expensive than they should be. But this wouldn’t be much of an issue if you learn to go to town (which becomes a mastered art by second semester of first year)

Recommendation:
I highly recommend KNUST to prospective students seeking a well-rounded education and healthy school-life balance. If you want to leave university able to look stress in the face and not be moved an inch, then this is the school for you.

Rating: 4/5