UNIVERSITY OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY COURSES AND CUTOFF POINTS

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

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

• Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma in Mining Engineering
• Master of Science in Mining Engineering
• Master of Philosophy in Mining Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering

Department of Minerals Engineering

• Bachelor of Science in Minerals Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma in Minerals Engineering
• Master of Science in Minerals Engineering
• Master of Philosophy in Minerals Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in 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