On Friday, March 20, 2026, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) officially welcomed its new international and exchange students for the 2025/2026 academic year at the annual Akwaaba Night celebration, held at the Impact Building, KNUST. The event brought together approximately 150 students from 31 different countries.
Organized by the International Programmes Office (IPO), in collaboration with the Directorate of Students’ Affairs, the event was attended by international regular students, inbound exchange students, university management, and the leadership of the International Students Association. The evening served as a platform for cultural exchange, interaction, and building new friendships.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Edmund Ekuadzi, Dean of the International Programmes Office, described Akwaaba Night as a cherished tradition through which the university formally welcomes its diverse international community. He noted that the presence of international students reflects KNUST’s strong commitment to global collaboration and academic exchange. He also reaffirmed the office’s dedication to providing the necessary support and resources to ensure a smooth and enriching experience for all international students.
Also addressing the gathering, Prof. Akwasi Acheampong Aning, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) Conduct and Discipline and Patron of the International Students Association (ISA), encouraged students to actively participate in student-led initiatives, including those organized by the Students’ Representative Council and various colleges. He emphasized that such involvement would help them integrate more easily into the KNUST community and Ghanaian culture, while assuring them of the directorate’s readiness to support them in addressing any challenges.
The event featured goodwill messages from the President of the International Students Association and the International Students Coordinator of the Graduate Students Association. There were also engaging testimonies from undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as inbound exchange students.
The evening was further enlivened by a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture, including traditional cuisine, an International Students Association debate competition, music from different parts of the world, and a captivating cultural performance from Zimbabwe. The event concluded as a memorable celebration of diversity, unity, and cultural appreciation.
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