BSc. Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · College of Art and Built Environment

Degree Engineering & Technology Highly competitive

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 qualify

This degree combines the technical side of construction with financial and legal expertise. As a quantity surveyor, you will estimate costs, manage budgets, and advise on contracts for construction projects. KNUST's College of Art and Built Environment offers this programme, and entry is highly competitive.

What quantity surveying and construction economics covers

Programmes of this kind teach you how to manage the financial side of construction projects. You will learn to estimate and control costs, prepare tender documents, and understand construction contracts and law. This is not just about numbers; it is about making sure a building project is delivered on time and within budget.

How hard it is to get a place

Getting a place on this programme is highly competitive. This means that strong WASSCE results are essential, and many qualified applicants will not secure a place. You should check your grades against the published entry requirements and consider how you compare with other applicants.

Entry requirements

SHS backgrounds accepted

Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.

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

  • Quantity surveyor
  • Cost consultant
  • Construction project manager
  • Contract manager
  • Estimator
  • Facilities manager

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