Below are the admission requirements for University of Mines and Technology (UMaT). Applicants are to take note of this before applying for admission.
Admission Requirements for UMaT
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 Degree Programmes
a. Faculty of Mineral Resources Technology
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
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 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.
UMaT Diploma Programmes
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.
- 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 recognized institution are eligible.
UMaT Certificate Programmes
Admission Requirements for UMaT Certificate Programmes include the following:
1. Applicants with SSSCE Five passes (A-E) in all subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
2. Applicants with WASSCE Certificate Five passes (AD7) 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.
NOTE: These are weekend (Saturday and Sunday) programmes.
Mature Applicants
Applicants should be at least 25 years of age and should have an SSSCE 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
Entry Requirements for International Applicants applying for UMaT Programmes
International applicants from 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 a Certificate of Proficiency in English.
Please note that all certificates should be translated into English. Equivalences concerning 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 University of Mines and Technology (UMaT).