BSc. Agricultural Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · College of Engineering

Degree Agriculture & Environmental Sciences Competitive

Will you get in?

You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. 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 qualify

The BSc in Agricultural Engineering at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is a degree programme under the College of Engineering, set in the broad field of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. It is a competitive programme, drawing students from Agriculture, General Science, and Technical Studies backgrounds. This page gives you a clear idea of what agricultural engineering involves, how hard it is to secure a place, and what you can do with the qualification afterwards.

What agricultural engineering is about

Agricultural engineering applies engineering principles to farming, food production, and rural development. Programmes of this kind typically cover machinery design, irrigation and water management, soil conservation, post-harvest handling, and the use of technology to improve agricultural productivity. You will build skills in problem-solving, design, project management, and the practical application of science to real-world food and environmental challenges.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry into this programme at KNUST is competitive, meaning that many students apply and only a portion are admitted. The university considers SHS backgrounds in Agriculture, General Science, and Technical Studies, so your qualifying subjects will come from one of these streams. Because places are limited, you need to have strong WASSCE results to be in a good position. If you do not gain admission here, the same programme is offered at several other Ghanaian universities with varying levels of competition, so your options are not restricted to KNUST.

Where agricultural engineers work

Graduates of agricultural engineering go into a range of roles that support food production, rural infrastructure, and environmental sustainability. They design and manage irrigation systems, advise on farm mechanisation, work in food processing plants, and help develop technologies that make small-scale and large-scale farming more efficient. Typical employers include government ministries, agricultural development agencies, NGOs, agribusiness companies, and engineering consultancies. Some graduates also choose to continue into research or teaching.