Postgraduate Admissions for January 2025 in Progress

JANUARY 2025 ADMISSIONS

AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES - PhD/MPhil/MSc

1. PhD/MPhil/MSc in Geomatic Engineering
2. PhD/MPhil/MSc in Geological Engineering
3. PhD /MPhil/MSc/PgD in Mining Engineering

(Options for the MPhil/MSc Mining Eng.)

• Rock Mechanics
• Mine Planning and Design
• Explosive and Blasting Technology
• Mine Machinery and Mechanisation
• Mine Health, Safety and Environment
• Mine Economic and Financial Evaluation
• Mine Resources Management

4. PhD/MPhil/MSc in Minerals Engineering
5. PhD/MPhil/MSc in Petroleum Engineering
6. PhD/MPhil/MSc in Mechanical Engineering
7. PhD/MPhil/MSc in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
8. PhD/MPhil/MSc in Computer Science and Engineering
9. PhD/MPhil/MSc in Mathematics

Admission Requirement

For PgD or Master’s programmes, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree (Second Class Lower Division or better) in the relevant discipline or related Engineering programme from a recognised University. 

For PhD programmes, applicants must possess a Master’s degree in the relevant or related discipline. A PhD applicant who does not hold a Research Master’s Degree shall first register for a master’s degree by research. The applicant may thereafter be recommended to register for the PhD Degree after the end of the first year of the programme upon meeting the University’s requirements.

Mode of Application

• Ghanaian Applicants
  Applicants are required to purchase the Online Admission E-vouchers from any branch of Access Bank, GCB Bank, Ecobank, Zenith Bank, Cal Bank, UBA, Fidelity Bank, Stanbic Bank and Post Offices at the cost of GH¢250.00. The E-voucher will be used by the applicant as the login details on https://portal.umat.edu.gh/apply.
• International Applicants
  Kindly visit (umat.edu.gh/how-to-apply-international) and follow the procedures to apply online.

Submission of Documents

All application documents should be submitted to the address below:

• The Secretary
  School of Postgraduate Studies
  Post Office Box 237
  Tarkwa, Ghana

AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES - DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING (D. Eng.) 

Doctor of Engineering in the following programmes:

1. D. Eng. in Geological Engineering
2. D. Eng. in Mining Engineering
3. D. Eng. in Minerals Engineering
4. D. Eng. in Petroleum Engineering
5. D. Eng. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Entry Requirement

Master’s degree in relevant discipline plus a minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience in the relevant field. or Bachelor of Science in the relevant discipline plus a minimum of 10 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

Mode of Application

• Ghanaian Applicants
  Applicants are required to purchase the Online Admission E-vouchers from any branch of Access Bank, GCB Bank, Ecobank, Zenith Bank, Cal Bank, UBA, Fidelity Bank, Stanbic Bank and Post Offices at the cost of GH¢500.00 for the Doctor of Engineering programmes. The E-voucher will be used by the applicant as the login details on https://portal.umat.edu.gh/apply
• International Applicants
  Kindly visit umat.edu.gh/how-to-apply-international and follow the procedures to apply online.

EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

1. Executive Certificate in Mining Technology
2. Executive Certificate in Gold Extraction Technology

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.

Mode of Application

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

Closing Date

The closing date for submission of completed application documents is Friday, 6th December, 2024 for the January, 2025 Admission. Applications submitted after Friday, 6th December, 2024 would be considered for July, 2025 Admission.

Contact

For further enquiries, please contact Tel: 0332092695/ Mobile: 0531100305 WhatsApp: 0593134347

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