BSc. Marine 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 Marine Engineering at KNUST is a degree in the College of Engineering. It prepares you to work with the machinery and systems that power ships and offshore structures. This guide explains what the field involves, how hard it is to get in, and what you can do after graduating.
What marine engineering actually covers
Marine engineering focuses on the design, operation, and maintenance of the mechanical and electrical systems used in ships, submarines, and offshore platforms. Programmes of this kind usually include thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, marine propulsion, ship design, and control systems. You learn how to keep marine vessels running safely and efficiently, which combines engineering skill with practical problem-solving.
How hard it is to get a place
Entry to this programme at KNUST is highly competitive. That means you will need strong WASSCE results, especially in the subjects required for engineering. You can check your own grades against the published requirements to see if you qualify. For comparison, the same programme at Regional Maritime University is less competitive, so that could be an alternative if you want a higher chance of admission.
Who can apply
The KNUST College of Engineering admits students from Agriculture, General Science, and Technical Studies backgrounds. If you studied one of these at SHS, you are eligible to apply, provided you meet the specific Subject requirements for the programme.
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.
BSc. Marine Engineering at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Marine engineer
- Ship surveyor
- Offshore engineer
- Naval architect
- Marine operations manager