Admissions

Doctor of Engineering (D. Eng)

Doctor of Engineering Programmes (D. Eng):

D. Eng in Geomatic Engineering
D. Eng in Geological Engineering
D. Eng in Mining Engineering
D. Eng in Minerals Engineering
D. Eng in Petroleum Engineering
D. Eng in Environmental Engineering
D. Eng in Occupational Health and Safety
D. Eng in Electrical and Electronic Eng.

Entry Requirement

Master’s degree in relevant discipline plus a minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience in the relevant field.

Duration

4 – 6 Years (48-72 Months)

Target Group

Senior and middle level management staff in the mining and allied industry as well as all qualified persons who intend to improve their knowledge in the disciplines listed. Applicants may go through a selection interview.

Course Delivery

Hybrid (Face to Face/Online sessions) by qualified lecturers and experienced industry professionals.

To Apply

See mode of application below. Additionally, interested candidates must provide the following:

Expression of Interest Letter
Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copies of Certified Educational Qualification Documents
One Reference Letter (contactable)
Evidence on Ability to Pay

Executive Certificate Programmes

Available Programmes

Executive Certificate in Mining Technology
Executive Certificate in Gold Extraction Technology
Executive Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Entry Requirements

Minimum of University Diploma in relevant discipline. Applicants may go through a selection interview.

Duration

Regular Stream (6 -12 months) and on Saturdays

Special Stream (2 - 4 Weeks) - Monday to Saturday

Target Group

Qualified persons who intend to improve their knowledge in the disciplines listed.

Course Delivery

Hybrid (Face to Face/Online sessions) by qualified lecturers and experienced industry professionals.

Mode of Application

Visit https://portal.umat.edu.gh/executive to obtain login details and apply at https://portal.umat.edu.gh/apply

Overview - Undergraduate

It is announced for the information of prospective applicants that application vouchers for admission to undergraduate programmes in the University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, for the 2023/2024 academic year are on sale.

Cost of Application Vouchers
Programmes	Ghanaian Applicants	International Applicants
BSc Programmes	GH¢200.00	US$100.00
Diploma Programmes	GH¢175.00	US$85.00
Certificate Programmes	GH¢150.00	US$75.00
Art to Engineering	GH¢100.00	US$75.00

The application vouchers for admission (Ghanaians only) can be purchased at the following places:

Post Offices
Ecobank
Cal Bank
GCB Bank
Zenith Bank
Fidelity Bank
Access Bank

Mode of Application

Ghanaian Applicants:

Upon purchase of a voucher, the Bank or the Post Offices will issue a payment receipt containing a unique serial number with a corresponding PIN.
The serial number and the PIN will be used by the applicant as the login details to access the UMaT Online Admission System at www.portal.umat.edu.gh/apply to complete their application.

International Applicants should click on this this link to request for the log in details to apply.

Key information for International Applicants

Take note of the following

Kindly note that the cost of application is US$ 100 and it will be added to your first-year fees when you are admitted.
In completing the online form, candidates will be required to upload their recent passport size photographs and certificates.
A completed online form is not considered until it is finally SUBMITTED.
Applicants are advised to check thoroughly all details entered before they finally submit their online applications.

Print out application summary; attach results slips, certificates and all other relevant documents. Applicants must scan all the documents – signed copy of the application form, results slip, certificates, any valid national ID card and all supporting documents send to the following email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Note: In the subject line of the Email, write only Application for Admission and the applicant’s full name in brackets. eg. Application for Admission (Zainab Issaka)

Apply Now

Ghanaian Applicants
(Ghanaian Applicants only)

Ghanaian applicants are advised to purchase the admission e-voucher from designated sales outlets, including Post Offices, Stanbic Bank, Ecobank, Cal Bank, GCB Bank, Zenith Bank, Fidelity Bank, Access Bank, and UBA in all Regional, Municipal and District Capitals.

After obtaining the e-voucher, applicants should log in to the admission application portal.

Click to Apply Now

Admission Code
(International Applicants only)

All non-Ghanaian applicants are advised to request login details using a valid mobile number format. For example, 00234 becomes 234.

Upon successful request, the applicant will receive a Serial Number and Personal Identification Number via text message and email, which will allow them to access the online admission system.

Click to Generate Code

International Applicants
(International Applicants only)

All international applicants should use the login details generated for them, which were received via SMS and email, to complete the online application.

Once the online application has been completed, the applicant must print the summary of the completed application and sign the necessary portions.

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2022/2033 Admissions Into Certificate Programmes - Bibiani Study Centre

It is announced for the information of the general public and prospective applicants that admissions for the 2022/2023 academic year are opened at the UMaT Study Centre in Bibiani.

PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE (WEEKEND ONLY) 2022/2

Certificate in Survey and Mapping
Certificate in Geological Assistantship
Certificate in Surface and Underground Mining
Certificate in Minerals Technology
Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Certificate in Plant and Maintenance
Certificate in Welding and Fabrication

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants with SSSCE: Five (5) passes (A-E) including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Applicants with WASSCE: Five (5) passes (A-E8) including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Applicants with Ordinary Level Certificate: Candidates must have five (5) passes in all subjects of GCE O Level including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Other Applicants: Candidates should be at least 20 years of age and should have any of the following: Diploma in Business Studies (DBS), Middle School Leaving Certificate (MSLC), National Vocational and Technical Institute (NVTI) Certificate, Technician Part I and II Certificate, Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) or its equivalent. In addition, the candidate must pass an interview conducted at the department.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Purchase an admission voucher (with serial number and a pin) at the cost of GHC 150.00 from any of these sales outlets: Societe Generale, UMB Bank, Access Bank, Zenith Bank, Fidelity Bank, CalBank, GCB Bank, Ecobank, UBA, and any of the Regional Post Offices across the nation.
Visit the Admissions portal at portal.umat.edu.gh/apply.
Log onto the Admissions Portal with the serial number and pin to complete the online application form.
Download and print the completed form and attach the relevant documents (Birth Certificate and WASSCE/SSSCE Certificate etc).
Label envelope with the title ‘Certificate (Bibiani)’ before postage.
Submit your application to the address;

Deputy Registrar

Academic and Student Affairs

University of Mines and Technology

P .O. Box 237

Tarkwa.

For enquiries, contact the Admissions Office through: Telephone: +233 332 097 781 or Mobile: +233 550 515 889. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Submission Deadline: 31^st March, 2023

Source: Registrar