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UMaT uses WASSCE Grading Systems for the selection of candidates. Aggregate 36 is the minimum entry aggregate into all programmes at the University of Mines and Technology in Ghana.To qualify for their programmes, applicants must have credit in three core subjects and three elective subjects.

 Mature 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.

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.

This article will inform you of all programmes offered under their seven faculties namely: Postgraduate Studies, School of Railways and Infrastructure Development, School of Petroleum Studies, Faculty of Mining and Minerals Technology, Faculty of Integrated Management Science, Faculty of Engineering, and the Faculty of Geosciences & Environmental Studies

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  1. School of Railways and Infrastructure Development

The UMaT School of Railways and Infrastructure Development Essikado, Sekondi-Takoradi, was established to develop the Railway Training School (RTS) into an accredited institution of higher learning for the award of certificates, diplomas and degrees. The school also aims to help complement the efforts of the Ministry of Railways Development and Ghana Railways Company Limited in the development of manpower for the railway sector and allied industries and also ensure the sustainable development of the railway sector.

The following are the courses the school currently offers (seven four-year BSc programmes) and their cutoff point:

  1. Geomatic Engineering (aggregate 10)
  2. Geological Engineering (aggregate 09)
  3. Environmental and Safety Engineering
  4. Mechanical Engineering (aggregate 09)
  5. Electrical and Electronics Engineering (aggregate 07)
  6. Computer Science and Engineering (aggregate 08)
  7. Mathematics (aggregate 15)

One year weekend Certificate programmes being offered include:

  1. Certificate in Survey and Mapping
  2. Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
  3. Certificate in Electrical Technology
  4. Certificate in Geotechnical Technology
  5. Certificate in Plant and Maintenance
  6. Certificate in Water Resources
  7. Certificate in Geological Assistantship
  8. Certificate in Environmental Studies
  9. Certificate in Drilling Fluids Technology
  10. Certificate in Oil Well Cementing Technology
  11. Certificate in Natural Gas Technology
  12. Certificate in Reservoir Management

2. School of Petroleum Studies

The Ghana National Petroleum Cooperation (GNPC) School of Petroleum Studies (SPetS) was established in October, 2020 to provide firm training and research in the areas of Petroleum, Natural Gas and related Engineering and Management Sciences disciplines to reflect the sophisticated and fast-evolving technologies employed in the Petroleum value chain. 

The school currently hosts up to three (3) Academic Departments offering four-year BSc programmes and their cutoff points:

  1. Petroleum Engineering (aggregate 06)
  2. Natural Gas Engineering
  3. Petroleum Geosciences Engineering
  4. Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Engineering (aggregate 08)

3. Faculty of Mining and Minerals Technology

The Faculty of Mining and Minerals Technology strives to be a dynamic centre of innovation and creativity dedicated to producing world-class professionals in the fields of mining, technology and related disciplines. The faculty consists of two academic departments, namely: Mining Engineering; and Minerals Engineering. 

The faculty runs the following accredited programmes;

Department of Mining Engineering

Department of Minerals Engineering

4. Faculty of Integrated Management Science

The Faculty of Integrated Management Science came into operations at the beginning of the 2017/2018 Academic Year. The faculty consists of two academic departments, namely: Department of Technical Communication and Department of Management Studies.

Programs offered by the faculty include:

  1. Master of Business and Technology Management
  2. Master of Science in Engineering Management
  3. Bachelor of Science in Economics and Industrial Organisation
  4. Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Transport Management

5. Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering (FoE) consists of Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mathematics and Renewable Energy Engineering. The faculty trains engineers who are capable of making a career in teaching, research, commerce and industry

  1. BSc Computer Science & Engineering (aggregate 08)
  2. BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering (aggregate 07)
  3. BSc Renewable Energy Engineering
  4. BSc Mechanical Engineering (aggregate 09)
  5. BSc Mathematics

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83 Responses

  1. Please i had a1,B2,C6 in core maths,inter science and english respectively. And B3,B3,C4,C4 in physics,bio,emaths and chem respect. Will get electrical engineering at UMAT

      1. Really, but will be the best advice for me with the exception of rewrite cos im now 25. Will u opt for me to pursue for diploma course since i dont prefer in doing any health programme or which school will u advice me to buy their forms to to do ma BSc in engineering. I beg help me with ur advise cos im now depressed

  2. Please I had A1 in e maths and int science,B2 in chemistry,biology and core maths and B3 in both physics and english.Can I do petroleum engineering and is it only fee paying.Or can I offer electrical engineering?

    1. You cannot offer any. Your aggregate is 12 and the cutoff point for petroleum engineering and electrical engineering is 06/07.

    1. It’s unlikely you’ll gain admission to read environmental engineering or safety engineering with grade 19 at UMaT.

  3. Can I get the whole courses and their cut off points because it looks like they selected some particular courses and then they’ve given out their cut off point what about the other ones that they don’t have cut up point what will do about that one

    1. We only showed the cutoff points that UMaT provided. I cannot give you information about cutoff points of the other courses if the university does not provide it. Please speak the UMat admissions office directly: +233 3121 97734

  4. Admission Inquiry for BSc. Computer science, Cybersecurity,or Mechanical Engineering and Environmental Engineering

    Dear Sir,

    I am writing to inquire about my chances of admission to the UMAT Campus for the upcoming academic year. My aggregate score is 16, and I am interested in pursuing either BSc. Computer science, Cybersecurity,or Mechanical Engineering and Environmental Engineering

    According to the cut-off points listed, both programs have a cut-off of 14, which is lower than my aggregate score. However, I want to confirm if the cut-off points are fixed or if there is any flexibility.

    Could you please let me know if I meet the requirements for admission to either of these programs? I would appreciate any additional information or guidance on the next steps to take.

    Thank you for your time and assistance.

    1. Unfortunately, you do not meet the requirements for these programmes but then the cutoff points are flexible and depends on many factors. I would suggest you talk to UMaT admissions office: +233 3121 97734

    1. No, it’s not only for science students, business and arts students can also apply. Here are the requirements:

      Core Subjects: Credits in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.

      Elective Subjects: Credits in any 3 Elective Subjects:

      General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, ICT and Elective Mathematics.
      General Arts: Economics, Geography, Elective Mathematics, ICT and Government.
      Business: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Costing, ICT and Elective Mathematics.

  5. Can I get the whole courses and their cut off points because it looks like they selected some particular courses and then they’ve given out their cut off point what about the other ones that they don’t have cut up point what will do about that one

    1. It means the university has not provided the cutoff point for those courses so I can’t give you that information. Perhaps you can contact the school directly.

  6. I had B3 B2 B2 in English C-maths and integrated science and A1 A1 B2 in Geography Government and E-maths. Will I be considered to offer Geomatic engineering since I want to change from arts to engineering

    1. The One-Year Pre-Engineering Certificate Programme at UMaT prepares non-science students with the fundamentals and the necessary STEM courses needed to undertake and excel in any undergraduate programme at this University. The Programme employs competency-based methodologies in training non-science students, thus, the curriculum has been uniquely designed such that the students experience the rich blend of theory and practically oriented teaching that UMaT offers. Also, to complement the academic work on campus, students are enrolled on various skill training programmes where they are trained and mentored by professionals and experts with diverse engineering backgrounds.

  7. Can I offer electrical engineering with A1 in core math,e-maths,social studies and technical drawing,B2in Applied electricals ,B3 in physics and inter science,c5 in English

  8. Please if you offered general arts in shs(geography,crs,econs,history)which engineering course can you do or what other courses can you offer..?

  9. Pls i had C4 in English,A1 in core math,B3 in science,A1 in applied electricity,B3 in physics,A1 in technical drawing and B2 in Elective math which results ro aggregate 14. I want to offer electrical engineer buh your cutt off point is 07

  10. I had aggregate 17 and I want to offer Geomatic engineering, will there be any chance for me to offer the course?

  11. Please I want to know the credit passes they are requiring maybe if I get C6 in chemistry B2 in elective maths and B3 in physics C4 and B2 in interscience and B3 in coremaths and C4 in English do I still qualify in any engineering course in umat please?

  12. I had B2 in physics, chemistry and English A1 in elective mathematics and core mathematics and B3 in Integrated Science
    Can I offer Civil engineering at umat

    1. The course covers the concept and statutory definition of land ownership and tenure system; economics as applied to land property; and economic factors affecting the land market with emphasis on the determinants of land values, the housing market, and land use policies. The course will also address issues and concepts relating to ecology and resources as well as their utilization and management and discuss the processes that create dynamics in ecological systems and mechanisms as applied to conservation of the environment and sustainable land resource management.

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