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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)

PhD - Scientific Computing and Industrial Modeling
Intake Period(s):
Public
University
Domestic

GHS 0.00

International

USD 0.00

Programme Overview
Domestic Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of Second-Class Honors (Upper
Division) in their first degree or a postgraduate diploma in Mathematics or
its equivalent and a good Master of Philosophy in Scientific computing and
industrial modeling, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or its
equivalent and other relevant disciplines, with an average of at least 60%
CWA and must submit academic transcripts. Candidates from nonAnglophone countries must have an internationally recognized. Certificate
of Proficiency in the English Language (TOEFL or British Council, IELTS)
with above average score. Otherwise, they will undertake a three-month
intensive English training at KNUST. Candidates must be less than 35 years
of age and must submit three favorable references, one of whom may
preferably be the supervisor at the Master’s level. In addition, the following
are also essential for selecting participants. Candidates must demonstrate
adequate intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision making,
problem-solving potential and should be socially competent. Candidates
must submit both soft and hard copies of the research pre-proposal (about 6
- 8 pages double space), which will be fine-tuned under the guidance of their
supervisors, if admitted. Candidates must show evidence of current and
previous employment. Full-time availability after admission for a period of
at least three years. Candidates must pass an interview.
International Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of Second-Class Honors (Upper
Division) in their first degree or a postgraduate diploma in Mathematics or
its equivalent and a good Master of Philosophy in Scientific computing and
industrial modeling, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or its
equivalent and other relevant disciplines, with an average of at least 60%
CWA and must submit academic transcripts. Candidates from nonAnglophone countries must have an internationally recognized. Certificate
of Proficiency in the English Language (TOEFL or British Council, IELTS)
with above average score. Otherwise, they will undertake a three-month
intensive English training at KNUST. Candidates must be less than 35 years
of age and must submit three favorable references, one of whom may
preferably be the supervisor at the Master’s level. In addition, the following
are also essential for selecting participants. Candidates must demonstrate
adequate intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision making,
problem-solving potential and should be socially competent. Candidates
must submit both soft and hard copies of the research pre-proposal (about 6
- 8 pages double space), which will be fine-tuned under the guidance of their
supervisors, if admitted. Candidates must show evidence of current and
previous employment. Full-time availability after admission for a period of
at least three years. Candidates must pass an interview.
Programme Details
Duration

4 Years

Campus Region & Location

Region: Ashanti

Location: Kumasi

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Institution Contact Information
Institution Name:

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)

Emails:

regaca@knust.edu.gh | admissions@knust.edu.gh

Location:

Kumasi

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