UMaT Undergraduate Admission Forms 2024/2025

UMaT Undergraduate Admission Forms 2024/2025 is Out | The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) Admission Forms for Undergraduate Programme for the 2024/2025 Academic Year has been released.

The University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, UMat invites applications from qualified applicants for admission to the under-listed undergraduate and diploma programmes for the 2024/2025 Academic Year:

The University announces to the general public about the sales of admission forms for Degree and Non Degree programmes. The sale of admission forms is open to the general public from April and ends in December this year.

As a policy, 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 Bachelor’s degree programmes take a duration of 8 semesters (4 years) to complete.

LIST OF PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE AT UMAT

Faculty of Mineral Resources Technology

1. BSc Geomatic Engineering
2. BSc Geological Engineering
3. BSc Minerals Engineering
4. BSc Mining Engineering
5. BSc Environmental and Safety Engineering

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

School of Railways and Infrastructure Development

1. BSc Geomatic Engineering
2. BSc Geological Engineering
3. BSc Environmental and Safety Engineering
4. BSc Mechanical Engineering
5. BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
6. BSc Computer Science and Engineering
7. BSc Mathematics

GHANAIAN APPLICANTS

BSC PROGRAMMES

Faculty of Mineral Resources Technology

1. BSc Geomatic Engineering
2. BSc Geological Engineering
3. BSc Minerals Engineering
4. BSc Mining Engineering
5. 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

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

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

1. 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 Geography

  2. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

        7.  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

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

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.

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.

An 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:

1. Applicants with SSS Certificates

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

2. Applicants with WASS Certificate

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

Mature 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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

HOW TO APPLY FOR UMAT ADMISSIONS

The cost of Admission forms for Ghanaian Applicants ONLY is:

The application vouchers for admission (Ghanaians only) can be purchased at the following places:

1. Post Offices
2. Ecobank
3. Cal Bank
4. GCB Bank
5. Zenith Bank
6. Fidelity Bank
7. Access Bank

All foreign applicants are to logon to https://admissions.umat.edu.gh/international-applicants/admission-code-request.html to request for the registration LOGIN DETAILS to register.

Applicants are required to purchase and submit one set of application form only. Any applicant who submits more than one set of forms shall be disqualified. Any form that is not fully completed at the time of submission shall not be considered.

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

The closing date for submission of completed application forms with the relevant documents is December 15, 2023. Candidates should not that, Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.

NOTE:

Applicants who have already submitted their applications and awaiting their WASSCE results MUST update their applications with their results not later than the closing date

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 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.