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Below are the Admission Requirements for University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) Degree Programmes. University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) is one of the public Tertiary Schools in Ghana recognized by the National Accreditation Board (NAB).
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Admission Requirements for UMaT Degree Programmes
Here are the Admission Requirements for UMaT Degree Programmes. Applicants are required to read these admission requirements before applying. Check out the details below...
UMaT DEGREE (BSC) PROGRAMMES
a. Faculty of Mineral Resources Technology
Applicants must meet the following departmental requirements for the programmes listed:
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science/Core Science, Physics, Chemistry and Elective Mathematics for the various programmes.
- BSc Geomatic Engineering
- BSc Geological Engineering
- BSc Minerals Engineering
- BSc Mining Engineering
- BSc Petroleum Engineering
- BSc Environmental and Safety Engineering
NOTE: Only Geomatic Engineering applicants can substitute
Chemistry for Geography
b. Faculty of Engineering
Below are the Faculty of Engineering programmes offered at UMaT:
- BSc Mechanical Engineering
- BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- BSc Renewable Energy Engineering
- BSc Computer Science and Engineering
- BSc Mathematics
Applicants must meet the following departmental requirements:
BSc Mechanical Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Technical Drawing/Metal Work
BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects; English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science/Core Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Applied Electricity/Electronics.
BSc Renewable Energy Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects; English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science/Core Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Applied Electricity/Electronics.
BSc Computer Science and Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects; English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science/Core Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Applied Electricity/Electronics/ICT/Computer Studies.
BSc Mathematics
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Grade Aggregate System for WASSCE and SSSCE Holders
UMaT uses the 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 and Advanced Level Certificates
Applicants must have GCE Ordinary Level Certificate or its equivalent with credits in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, and GCE Advanced Level Certificate with passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Entry Requirements for International Applicants applying UMaT Programmes
International applicants from an accredited/recognized institutions who satisfy any of the following requirements or have their equivalent will be considered for admission.
FRANCOPHONE APPLICANTS
International Baccalaureate in Science
Francophone applicants must have International Baccalaureate in Science plus Certificate of Proficiency 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 by the University.
ANGLOPHONE APPLICANTS
1. WASSCE/NECO Applicants: Credits in Core English Language, Core Mathematics and elective Physics, Chemistry and other relevant subjects.
2. Other Certificates: GCE /IGCSE 'O' Level and 'A' Level Certificate: Credits in English Language, Mathematics and other relevant subjects at the O’ Level plus three passes at the A’ Level in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
These are the Admission Requirements for UMaT Degree Programmes. For more information about UMaT admission requirements for Diploma programmes, click here