KNUST to reopen October 15 for 2026/2027 academic year after strike delays

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced a revised reopening schedule for the 2026/2027 academic year, resolving previous delays caused by labor actions. Fresh students are now set to arrive on Thursday, October 15, 2026, while continuing students are expected to return on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Academic lectures are scheduled to begin on Monday, October 19, 2026. The decision to adjust the reopening dates was made during an emergency meeting of KNUST’s Executive Committee on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The Office of the Registrar released an official notice on the same day, outlining the new timeline. KNUST’s administration urged students, parents, guardians, and other stakeholders to adhere strictly to the revised dates for a smooth transition into the academic term.

The academic calendar faced unexpected delays due to industrial action by the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA). KNUST had initially postponed its reopening to Tuesday, October 13, 2026, but eventually decided to postpone campus operations indefinitely due to the strike’s impact on essential administrative services.

The labor dispute has also affected other public tertiary institutions across Ghana, including the University of Ghana, which postponed its reopening from Monday, October 12, 2026. The revised schedule is a significant step towards restoring normalcy in Ghana’s higher education sector, offering relief to students and families navigating an uncertain academic year.