We are glad to inform the general public and all interested candidates that the University of Mines and Technology, (UMAT) Tarkwa, undergraduate admission applications for the 2016/2017 academic year are on sale.
All prospective applicants are advised to visit the University’s website www.umat.edu.gh and carefully read all relevant information and guidelines before applying. The University currently runs 10 Bachelor Degree programmes in Engineering under two faculties (Faculty of Mineral Resources Technology and Faculty of Engineering). 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 degree programmes take 8 semesters (4 years) duration to complete.
UMAT Available Degree Programmes
FACULTY OF MINERAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING
- BSc Geological Engineering
- BSc Geomatic Engineering
- BSc Minerals Engineering
- BSc Mining Engineering
- BSc Petroleum Engineering
- BSc Safety & Environmental Engineering
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
- BSc Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- BSc Computer Science & Engineering
- BSc Mechanical Engineering
- BSc Mathematics
CENTRE FOR COMMUNICATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS
- Certificate in English Language
UMAT Undergraduate Admission – General Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements for Bachelor Degree Programmes
Faculty of Mineral Resources Technology
- BSc Geomatic Engineering
- BSc Geological Engineering
- BSc Mining Engineering
- BSc Mineral Engineering and
- BSc Petroleum Engineering (Fee-paying Programme)
- BSc Environmental and Safety Engineering
- Diploma General Drilling (Fee-paying Programme)
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects for the various programmes in this Faculty.
| At least Credits in Core Subjects | At least Credits in Elective Subjects |
| English Language | Physics |
| Core Mathematics | Chemistry |
| Integrated Science | Elective Mathematics |
Faculty of Engineering
- BSc in Mechanical Engineering
- BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- BSc in Mathematics
- BSc in Computer Science and Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects for the various programmes in this Faculty.
BSc in Mechanical Engineering
| At least Credits in Core Subjects | At least Credits in Elective Subjects |
| English Language | Physics and Mathematics |
| Core Mathematics | plus Chemistry or Technical |
| Integrated Science | Drawing or Metal Work |
BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and BSc in Computer Science and Engineering
| At least Credits in Core Subjects | At least Credits in Elective Subjects |
| English Language | Physics and Mathematics |
| Core Mathematics | plus Chemistry or Applied |
| Integrated Science | Electricity or Electronics |
BSc in Mathematics
| At least Credits in Core Subjects | At least Credits in Elective Subjects |
| English Language | Physics |
| Core Mathematics | Chemistry |
| Integrated Science | Elective Mathematics |
UMaT uses the new grading system of WASSCE for the selection of candidates and in the system, grades aggregate of 36 is the minimum entry requirement of UMaT. The following table shows this new grading system and the SSSCE equivalent grades.
Grade Aggregate System for WASSC and SSSC Holders
| WASSCE | SSCE | 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 |
The minimum entry requirement is aggregate 36 for applicants with WASSCE and 24 for applicants with SSSCE.
Applicants with Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates
Applicant must have GCE Ordinary Level Certificate or its equivalent with passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, and GCE Advanced Level Certificate with passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Mature Applicants
Applicants should be at least 25 years of age and should have SSS or GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate with credits in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject 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 provided they have sponsorship to cover their full fees throughout their study at UMaT. All fee paying applicants must select “Fee-Paying” under source of funding while completing their applications forms.
Foreign Students
Foreign applicants from an accredited/recognized institution with equivalent qualifications will be considered for admission.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Applicants with international Baccaleureate in science 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.
SSSCE/WASSCE
Six (6) credits with aggregate 24 or better at the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WAEC/SSSCE) including English Language and Mathematics and the elective subjects relevant to the choice of programme or their equivalent.
How to Apply for UMAT Undergraduate Programme
The cost of one set of application forms is two hundred Ghana Cedis (GH¢200.00) for Ghanaian applicants and US$100.00 for foreign applicants. The application forms for admission (Ghanaians only) can be purchased at the following places:
- Ghana Commercial Bank.
- Access Bank.
- Ecobank
- Zenith Bank
- Post Offices.
The following will be the procedure for the sale of the forms:
- The Banks and the Post Offices have been furnished with a list of serial numbers with their corresponding Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) for the sale of the forms.
- On payment for the forms, the Bank and the Post Offices will issue a payment receipt containing a unique serial number with its corresponding PIN per each form purchased.
- The serial number and the PIN will be used by the applicant as the login details on the UMaT Online Admission System. Applicants are allowed to purchase and submit only one form.
NOTE: Applicants should know that only results provided at the time of submitting the application will be used in selecting students. Application without results is incomplete.
Apply Now (Ghanaian Only)
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
International applicants are to open the following address for details on how they can apply for admission http://admissions.umat.edu.gh/index.php/international-applicants/undergraduate-code-request
UMAT Undergraduate Admission Deadline
All interested candidates should note that the UMAT Undergraduate Admission Application closing dates is 15th August, 2016.
MyEduGist Team
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Requirement for wassce graduates which is aggrgade 36. I read down to see a cut-off-point of 24 or better and am confuse to what grade actually in minimum one is to get in their result wassce/ssce. And with the various courses listed and their cut-off-point show no concideration to aggregade 36. Thank you.
The minimum entry requirement is aggregate 36 for applicants with WASSCE and 24 for applicants with SSSCE.