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About UMaT Admission

The University of Mines and Technology – UMaT 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 the General Certificate of Education ‘A-Level, West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) usually take 8 semesters (4 years) duration to complete the programme.

UMaT Courses and Cut off Points for Ghanaian Applicants

BSC PROGRAMMES

Faculty of Mineral Resources Technology

BSc Geomatic Engineering
BSc Geological Engineering
BSc Minerals Engineering
BSc Mining Engineering
BSc Environmental and Safety Engineering

To qualify for the above programmes, applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;

Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry

NOTE: Only Geomatic Engineering applicants can substitute Chemistry for Geography

Faculty of Engineering

BSc Mechanical Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;

Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Technical Drawing or Metal Work

BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;

Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics

BSc Renewable Energy Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;

Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics

BSc Computer Science and Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;

Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics or ICT or Computer Studies

BSc Mathematics
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;

Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics or Technical Drawing or Metal Work or Geography.

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School of Petroleum Studies

BSc Petroleum Engineering
BSc Natural Gas Engineering
BSc Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering
BSc Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Engineering

To qualify for the above programmes, applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;

Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry

School of Railways and Infrastructure Development

BSc Geomatic Engineering

Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;

Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Geograph

BSc Geological Engineering

Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;

Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry

3. BSc Environmental and Safety Engineering

Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;

Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry

BSc Mechanical Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;

Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Technical Drawing or Metal Work

BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;

Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics

BSc Computer Science and Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;

Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics or ICT or Computer Studies

BSc Mathematics

Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;

Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics or Technical Drawing or Metal Work or Geography

University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) Admission Forms

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 a 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.

Diploma Programme

Diploma Programme in General Drilling

This is a two year (4-semester) programme run by the Department of Geological Engineering. The programme aims at addressing the needs of 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.

UMaT applicants must satisfy any of the Cut off Points

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.
WASSCE Holders: Passes (A1-D7) in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
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.
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.
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.
City and Guilds of London Institute Part III Certificate or its equivalent in either Mechanical, Automobile, or Electrical Engineering.
Holders of Certificate of Proficiency in General Drilling (one year course) from the University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa or a recognised institution are eligible.

Certificate Programmes

Here is the certificate courses/programmes available at UmaT

Scale Mine and Quarry Administration
Survey and Mapping
Drone Operations and Application
Water Resources
Geological Assistantship
Small Scale Mine and Quarrying
Surface and Underground Mining
Minerals Technology
Environmental Studies
Occupational Health and Safety
Oil Well Cementing Technology
Natural Gas Technology
Drilling Fluids Technology
Reservoir Management
Geotechnical Technology
French (Evening)

UMaT Cut off Points and Entry requirements:

Applicants with SSS Certificates

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

Applicants with WASS Certificate

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

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.

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 it’s equivalent. In addition, the candidate must pass an interview conducted at the Department.

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

Mature Applicants

Applicants should be at least 25 years of age and should have an 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 that 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 the “Fee-Paying” option on their Application Forms.

International Applicants

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

Entry Requirements for All 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:

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

International Baccalaureate

Applicants with international Baccalaureate (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 concerning the certificates would be sought at the National Accreditation Board.

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.