Welcome to the Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. As the Director, I am pleased to present an institution dedicated to transforming lives through accessible education since 2005.

The Institute has established a dynamic learning environment that extends the excellence of KNUST to you, regardless of your location in Ghana. Our vision is to become Africa’s premier institute in distance education, providing high-quality tertiary education that addresses the evolving needs of our time.

It is a great pleasure to point out our unique qualities. Our innovative blended learning model merges the flexibility of distance education with the esteemed academic heritage of KNUST. By leveraging our network of centres across Ghana, we ensure robust support for our students, significantly reducing travel expenses and inconvenience. Our scheduled face-to-face sessions not only enrich the learning experience but also create valuable networking opportunities for our students.

We are proud to have a distinguished faculty, comprising the same experienced professors who teach at KNUST’s main campus. This ensures that our distance learning programmes uphold the highest academic standards. Our advanced digital infrastructure facilitates seamless learning experiences, and our comprehensive student support services guarantee that you are never alone on your educational journey.

Regardless of your field of interest, whether it be Agriculture, Business and Management, Computer Sciences, Education, Engineering, or Social Sciences, we offer programmes tailored to meet your goals. IDL-KNUST offers flexible options, including two-year diplomas, two-year undergraduate top-ups, and various postgraduate programmes.

We invite you to delve into our website to gain comprehensive insights into our diverse range of programmes, detailed admission requirements, extensive student resources, and state-of-the-art learning centres. Your pursuit of academic excellence through distance education commences here at IDL-KNUST.

You are cordially invited to join our dynamic community, dedicated to your success.