FOR ALL THE PROGRAMMES IN UMaT :

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 general Certificates of Education ‘A’ Level, West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WAASCE) or Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) usually take 8 semester (4 years) duration to Complete the Programme

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

* GHANAIAN APPLICANTS

Faculty of Mineral Resources Technology

1. BSc Geomatics Engineering

2. BSc Geological Engineering

3. BSc Minerals Engineering

4. BSc Mining Engineering

5. BSc Environmental & Safety Engineering 

To qualify for the above programmes, Applicants Must have at Least Credit in the following 

CORE: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science

ELECTIVE: Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry

NOTE: Only Geomatics Engineering applicants can substitute Chemistry for Geography.

Faculty of Engineering

1. BSc Computer Science & Engineering:

Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:

CORE: 

English Language

Mathematics

 Integrated Science/core Science

ELECTIVES:

Physics 

mathematics

chemistry or ICT or Applied Electricity or  or Applied Electronics or Computer Studies

2. BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:

CORE: 

English Language

Mathematics

 Integrated Science/core Science

ELECTIVES:

Physics 

mathematics

chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics

 

3. BSc Renewable Energy Engineering

Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:

CORE: 

English Language

Mathematics

 Integrated Science/core Science

ELECTIVES:

Physics 

mathematics

chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics

4. BSc Mechanical Engineering:

Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:

CORE: 

English Language

Mathematics

 Integrated Science/core Science

ELECTIVES:

Physics 

mathematics

chemistry or Technical Drawing or Applied work

5. BSc Mathematics

Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:

CORE: 

English Language

Mathematics

 Integrated Science/core Science

ELECTIVES:

Physics 

mathematics

chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics or Technical Drawing or Metal Work or Geography

 

School Of Petroleum Studies

1. BSc Petroleum Engineering

2. BSc Natural Gas Engineering

3. BSc Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering

4. BSc Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Engineering

5. BSc Environmental & Safety Engineering 

To qualify for the above programmes, Applicants Must have at Least Credit in the following 

CORE: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science

ELECTIVE: Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry

School of Railways and Infrastructure Development (SRID)

1. BSc Computer Science & Engineering:

To qualify for the above programmes, Applicants Must have at Least Credit in the following 

CORE: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science

ELECTIVE: Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry

2. BSc Mechanical  Engineering:

Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:

CORE: 

English Language

Mathematics

 Integrated Science/core Science

ELECTIVES:

Physics 

mathematics

chemistry   or   Technical  Drawing or   Metal   work

 

3. BSc Mathematics:

Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:

CORE: 

English Language

Mathematics

 Integrated Science/core Science

ELECTIVES:

Physics 

mathematics

chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics or Technical Drawing or Metal Work or Geography

4. BSc Electrical & Electronic Engineering:

Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:

CORE: 

English Language

Mathematics

 Integrated Science/core Science

ELECTIVES:

Physics 

mathematics

chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics

5. BSc Geomatics Engineering:

Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:

CORE: 

English Language

Mathematics

 Integrated Science/core Science

ELECTIVES:

Physics 

mathematics

chemistry or Geography

6. BSc Geological Engineering:

Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:

CORE: 

English Language

Mathematics

 Integrated Science/core Science

ELECTIVES:

Physics 

mathematics

chemistry 

7. BSc Environmental & Safety Engineering:

Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:

CORE: 

English Language

Mathematics

 Integrated Science/core Science

ELECTIVES:

Physics 

mathematics

chemistry

GRADE AGGREGATES SYSTEM FOR WASSCE AND SSSCE HOLDERS

UMaT uses WASSCE Grading Systems for the selection of candidates. Aggregate 36 is the minimum entry aggregate into all programmes. The following table shows this Grading System and the SSSCE equivalent grades.

Applicants with WASSCE/SSSCE

 

WASSCE

SSSCE

GRADE

INTERPRETATION OF GRADES

A1

A

1

Excellent

B2

B

2

Very Good

B3

C

3

Good

C4

D

4

Credit

C5

–

5

Credit

C6

–

6

Credit

APPLICANTS WITH ORDINARY ‘O’ LEVEL AND ADVANCED ‘A’ LEVEL  CERTIFICATES:

* Applicants must have GCE Ordinary Level Certificate or its equivalent with credits in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

 * GCE Advanced Level Certificate with passes in Mathematics, Physic and Chemistry.

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

This is a two-year (4 semester ) Programme run by the Department of Geological Engineering. The programme aims at addressing the needs of the 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 and Allied Industries, and be able to design, operate, work in a team and supervise drilling operations under all conditions as well as have knowledge in using modern drilling equipment.

ALL APPLICANT MUST SATISFY ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

  1. SSCE Holders: Six Passes (A-D) in all subjects which are English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry or Metal Work or Technical Drawing or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics.
  2. WASSCE Holders:
    Passes (A1-D7) in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
    b. Must possess a minimum of C6 in the following subjects: Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry or Metal Work or Technical Drawing or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics.
  3. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level credits in five (5) subjects including English language, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics; and General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level passes in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
  4. 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.
  5. City and Guilds of London Institute Part III Certificate or its equivalent in either Mechanical, Automobile, or Electrical Engineering.
  6. Holders of Certificate of Proficiency in General Drilling (one year course) from University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa or a recognised institution are eligible.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

  1. Certificate in Small Scale Mine and Quarry Administration
  2. Certificate in Survey and Mapping
  3. Certificate in Drone Operations and Application
  4. Certificate in Water Resources
  5. Certificate in Geological Assistantship
  6. Certificate in Small Scale Mine and Quarrying
  7. Certificate in Surface and Underground Mining
  8. Certificate in Minerals Technology
  9. Certificate in Environmental Studies
  10. Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
  11. Certificate in Oil Well Cementing Technology
  12. Certificate in Natural Gas Technology
  13. Certificate in Drilling Fluids Technology
  14. Certificate in Reservoir Management
  15. Certificate in Geotechnical Technology
  16. Certificate in French (Evening)
Entry requirements  for Diploma Certificates programmes:
  1. Applicants with SSS Certificates

          Candidates must have five passes (A-E) in all subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.

  1. Applicants with WASS Certificate

           Candidates must have five passes (A-E8) in all subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.

  1. Applicants with Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates

           Candidates must have FIVE passes in all subjects of GCE O Level including English Language, Mathematics and Science.

  1. 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 or II Certificate, Basic Education Certificate (BEC) or its equivalent. In addition, the candidate must pass an interview conducted at the Department.

NOTE: These are weekend ( Saturday and Sunday) programmes.

BSc and Diploma Programmes

Generally, International candidates must have at least credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and two (2) other relevant subjects.

Visit https://admissions.umat.edu.gh/international-applicants/undergraduate-code-request.html for more details.

GCE /IGCSE O’Level and A’Level
Applicants under this category must have credits in the following O’Level and A’Level subjects:

  1. O’Level – Five (5) credits including English Language, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects
  2. A’Level – Credits in the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN ENGLISH
The Certificate Programme in English is a two semester programme aimed at providing knowledge in English for Foreign applicants with the English Language skills necessary to follow a university level course with English as the medium of instruction.

There are two (2) admissions for this programme. 

  1. First Admission – Classes start from September and end in May.
  2. Second Admission – Classes start from January and end in May (Intensive).

Candidates who pass the UMaT Certificate Programme in English will be eligible to apply for admission into the UMaT Diploma and Degree programmes.

Matured Applicants

Applicants should be at least 25 years of age and should have SSS or GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate with credits in Five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and the relevant Science subjects plus experience in the relevant area of study in addition to passing an Entrance Examination and/ or an interview. Mature applicants must also possess birth certificates which are, at least, five (5) years old after the date of issue.

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 as Fee-Paying students provided they have sponsorship to cover their fees throughout their study at UMaT. All fee paying applicants must select “Fee-Paying” option on their Application Forms.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

International applicants from accredited/recognised institutions with equivalent qualifications will be considered for admission

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Applicants with international Baccaleureate (Science and Technical) are eligible to apply. Such applicants must also possess a proficiency certificate in English. Please note that all certificates should be translated into English. Equivalences with regard to the certificates would be sought at the National Accreditation Board.

Steps For International Undergraduate Applicants :

International applicants should follow the steps below:

  1. Applicants should fill in the International Applicants Code Request Form below with a valid mobile number in the format given. Eg +234812345678 becomes 234812345678.
  2. You will receive the Serial Number and Personal Identification Number via Text Message and Email Address to access the Online Admission System.
  3. Complete the Online Registration process with the Serial Number and Personal Identification Number sent to your Email or Mobile No.
  4. Scan and email all relevant results / certificate to admissions.umat.edu.gh