University of Mines and Technology(UMaT), Tarkwa. Ghana

UNIVERSITY OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY, TARKWA

ADMISSIONS GUIDELINES FOR PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS

Bachelor Degree Programmes

The University currently runs 9 Bachelor Degree programmes in Engineering. As a policy, the University admits applicants from all races and nationalities, irrespective of their religious, cultural, social or ethnic persuasions. There is no minimum age limit for admission to any of the approved programmes of study of the University. All candidates with the General Certificate of Education 'A' Level, West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) usually takes 8 semester (4 years) duration to complete the programme.

General Entry Requirements

Applicants must have credits in the following subjects for the various programmes.

Faculty of Mineral Resources Technology

• BSc Geomatic Engineering
•    BSc Geological Engineering
•    BSc Mineral Engineering
•    BSc Mining Engineering
•    BSc Petroleum Engineering

At least credits in the following core subjects:      

English Language
Mathematics
Integrated Science

At least credits in the following elective subjects:

Physics
Chemistry
Elective Mathematics

Faculty of Engineering

BSc Mechanical Engineering

At least credits in the following core subjects:     

English Language
Mathematics
Integrated Science

At least credits in the following elective subjects:

Physics
Elective Mathematics
Chemistry or Technical Drawing or Metal Work

BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering

At least credits in the following core subjects:     

English Language
Mathematics
Integrated Science

At least credits in the following elective subjects:

Physics

Elective Mathematics
Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Electronics

BSc Computer Science and Engineering

At least credits in the following core subjects:     

English Language
Mathematics
Integrated Science

At least credits in the following elective subjects:

Physics

Elective Mathematics
Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Electronics

BSc Mathematics

At least credits in the following core subjects:     

English Language
Mathematics
Integrated Science

At least credits in the following elective subjects:

Physics
Chemistry
Elective Mathematics

Grade Aggregate System for WASSC and SSSC Holders

UMaT uses the new grading system of WASSC for the selection of candidates and in the system, grades aggregate of 36 is the minimum entry requirement of UMaT. The following table shows this new grading system and the SSSC equivalent grades

Applicants with WASSC/SSSC

The minimum entry requirement is aggregate 36 for applicants with WASSC and 24 for applicants with SSSC.


Applicants with Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates

Applicant must have GCE Ordinary Level Certificate or its equivalent with passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, and GCE Advanced Level Certificate with passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

Mature Applicants

Applicants should be at least 25 years of age and should have SSS or GCE O’ Level Certificate with passes in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus experience in the relevant area of study.

Specially Sponsored or Fee-Paying Applicants

Applicants who satisfy UMaT’s minimum entry requirement of aggregate 36 but cannot meet the competitive departmental cut-off aggregate can apply for admission provided they have sponsorship to cover their full fees throughout their study at UMaT. Such applicants must attach a letter of sponsorship from a registered company or organization to the completed application form for admission.

Foreign Students
Foreign applicants with equivalent qualifications will be considered for admission.

Diploma Programme

Diploma Programme in General Drilling

This is a two year (4-semester) programme run by the Department of geological Engineering. The programme aims at addressing the needs of middle level personnel in drilling for mineral/oil exploration, geotechnical and hydrogeological establishments. The successful candidate should be competent to take up jobs in the mining, oil, hydrogeological, establishments. The successful candidate should be competent to take up jobs in the mining, oil, hydrogeological and allied industries and be able to design, operate, work in a team and supervise drilling operations under all conditions as well as have the knowledge in using modern drilling equipment.

Admission Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy any of the following:

i)    WASSCE/SSCE credits in Integrated Science, Core Mathematics, English Language, and credits in the following elective subjects: Physics, Mathematics plus Chemistry or Technical Drawing or Metal Work or Applied Electricity or Electronics.

ii)    General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level credits in five (5) subjects including English Language, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics; and General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level passes in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.

iii)    City and Guilds of London Institute Part III Certificate or its equivalent in either Mechanical, Automobile, or Electrical Engineering.

iv)    Holders of Certificate of Proficiency in General Drilling (one year course) from University of Mines and Technology or a recognised institution are eligible.

v)    Mature Applicants should be at least 25 years of age and should have any of the following:

•    GCE Ordinary Level Certificate with credits or SSCE with passes in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus experience in the relevant area of study.
•    City and Guilds of London Institute Part II Certificate or its equivalent plus experience in the relevant area of study.

Matured applicants will be selected after passing an interview to be conducted by the Department.

vi)    Foreign Applicants with equivalent certificates and grades are eligible.


How to Apply

The University generally announces to the general public about the sales of admission forms for Degree and Diploma programmes each year. Sale of Admission forms is open to the general public from January and ends in April each year. Currently, the cost of one Admission forms for Degree and Non Degree is Ninety Ghana Cedis (GHC ¢90.00) or Sixty US dollars (US$60) for foreign students. The application forms for admission can be purchased at the following centres

•    University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa (Cash Office)
•    University of Mines and Technology Guest House Accra, Dansoman (Akokofoto) close to Hotel de Bella
•    University of Mines and Technology Guest House Kumasi, at KNUST Campus close to the Vice Chancellor Residence
•    Post Offices of all Regional, Municipal and District Capitals

The closing date for submission of completed application forms with relevant documents is 30th April of each year.