BSc. Aerospace Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · College of Engineering
Will you get in?
Only students with near-perfect aggregates get a place here. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyBSc Aerospace Engineering at KNUST is a degree offered by the College of Engineering. It prepares students for a challenging field that blends physics, mathematics and design. Admission is highly competitive, and the college considers applicants from specific SHS backgrounds.
What aerospace engineering programmes cover
Aerospace engineering programmes typically focus on the design, development, testing and maintenance of aircraft, spacecraft and related systems. You will study areas such as aerodynamics, propulsion, materials, structures and control systems, building a strong foundation in engineering principles. Graduates often work in aviation, space research, defence and manufacturing, solving problems that require both technical precision and creativity.
How competitive is entry?
Getting a place on this programme is highly competitive. KNUST's College of Engineering admits students from Agriculture, General Science and Technical Studies SHS backgrounds, so if you come from one of these streams you are eligible to apply. Because demand is high and places are limited, you will need strong WASSCE results. Check your grades against the programme requirements to see if you qualify.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Agriculture
- General Science
- Technical Studies
Aggregate needed
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Aircraft design engineer
- Aerospace systems engineer
- Avionics engineer
- Flight test engineer
- Spacecraft operations specialist