Kumasi Technical University wishes to inform prospective applicants and the general public that Application forms for Admission for 2019/2020 Academic year are on sale for the following programmes.
To be admitted to the MTech in Water and Environmental Engineering, programme, applicants must hold:
a. BTech degree in either Civil or Chemical Engineering; or
b. BSc degree in Civil or Chemical Engineering; or
c. First degree in a relevant Engineering-related discipline. Additionally, applicants must have at least two (2) years industrial or work experience and also must attend and pass a selection interview if degree is a second class lower or pass division OR Hold HND in either Civil or Chemical Engineering with six (6) years industrial experience and must pass a selection interview as well as six (6) months top-up course before admission into the MTech programme.
To be admitted into the MTech in Environmental Statistics, applicants must hold a:
a. BTech or BSc Statistics/BTech or BSc Environmental Statistics/or equivalent qualification. All applicants must have a minimum of one (1) year post-qualification industrial experience.
Preference will be given to applicants with 1st class and 2nd class upper honours. First class BTech Environmental Statistics applicants may be admitted without the post-graduation industrial experience. Applicants with a second class (lower division) or lower qualifications will have to pass an interview before admission into the programme.
To be admitted into the MTech in Health Statistics, applicants must hold a:
a. BTech or BSc Biostatistics/Health Statistics/or equivalent qualification. All applicants must have a minimum of one (1) year post-qualification industrial experience.
Preference will be given to applicants with 1st class and 2nd class upper honours.
First class BTech Health Statistics applicants may be admitted without the post-graduation industrial experience. Applicants with a second class (lower division) or lower qualifications will have to pass an interview before admission into the programme.
Applicants with other Statistics or Mathematics backgrounds would be required to take relevant Health Science courses as prerequisites.
To be admitted into the MTech in Financial Statistics, applicants must hold a:
a. BTech or BSc Statistics
b. BTech or BSc Financial Statistics
c. BSc Economics
All applicants must have a minimum of one (1) year post-qualification industrial experience.
Preference will be given to applicants with 1st class and 2nd class upper honours.First class BTech Financial Statistics applicants may be admitted without the post-graduation industrial experience. Applicants with a second class (lower division) or lower qualifications will have to pass an interview before admission into the programme.
Applicants with other Statistics or Mathematics backgrounds would be required to take relevant Financial Science courses as prerequisites.
Mode of Study Delivery: Weekend.
Duration: Two (2) years only.
To be admitted into the Bachelor of Technology programme, an applicant must have:
a. SSSCE/GBCE Candidates
Passes (A-D) in Core Subjects plus Elective Mathematics and two (2) of the following; Physics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science and Building Construction.
b. WASSCE Candidates
Passes (A1-C6) in Core Subjects plus a minimum of (C6) elective Mathematics and two (2) of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science and Building Construction.
c. GCE O'Level Candidates
Five (5) credits including English Language, Mathematics and two (2) of the following; Additional Modern Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing and Building Construction, as well as two (2) GCE 'A' Level passes in Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry.
d. Mature Candidates
i. Must be 25 years old with legitimate documentary proof which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application.
ii. Must have two (2) years' professional experience (A letter from employer is required).
iii. Must pass a written examination or show proof of two (2) credit passes in English language and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE or any other nationally recognized standard high school level examinations.
iv. A pass in any two (2) subjects at Senior High School, 'O' and 'A' levels, GBC, RSAII.
e. Advanced Level and Professional Candidates
i. Candidates with part of Professional Certificates with a minimum of Part 1 of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Institute of Bankers, Chartered Institute of Taxation, Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators, London Centre of Marketing, Institute of Commercial Management, the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (Diploma or level 4) etc. may be considered for admission.
ii. Candidates with Teachers' Certificate 'A' and a pass in English,
Mathematics and two business related subjects at the GCE 'O' level or Senior High School or GBC or RSAII etc may be considered for admission.
iii. RSAIII/ABC holders with passes in at least three (3) subjects may be considered for admission into level 100 or 200.
iv. DBS or other Non-Tertiary Diploma holders with passes in at least four (4) subjects may be considered for admission into level 100 or 200.
f. HND/Diploma and Professional applicants for admission to Level 300
i. HND from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class.
ii. Diploma from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class.
iii. Any Tertiary Accredited Diploma from a recognized institution.
iv. Any accredited Tertiary Diploma
v. Applicants who will be placed at levels other than level 100 may be required to complete general mandatory courses.
g. Applicants with HND in the above four (4) year programmes will be admitted to start from level 300.
Holders who have credit passes (A1-C6/A-D respectively) in the following three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated
Science plus credits (A1-C6/A-D) in three elective subjects with an aggregate score of 24 or better in the relevant area of study (including Agricultural Science or General Science or General Arts with Geography and Economics options or Business with Elective Mathematics option). OR
b. Mature students who have attained the age of 25 years or above at the time of application and have credits in five (5) GCE 'O’ Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics, in addition to passing an entrance examination and/or interview.
c. WASSCE/SSSCE Candidates Holders who have credits (A1-C6/A-D respectively) in the following three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits (A1-C6/A-D) in three elective subjects with an aggregate score of 24 or better in the relevant area of study. OR
d. Advanced Level
Holders with credits in at least five (5) subjects at the GCE 'O' Level (or its equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics, plus at least two passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level obtained in five (5) years and above. OR
e. HND Candidates
(First Class or Second Class Upper Division) in Statistics or related area with a minimum of two (2) years working experience will be admitted to third year (i.e. 5th Semester). Candidates with Second Class Lower Division will have to attend an interview. OR
f. Other Diploma qualifications from elsewhere assessed to be equivalent to HND may be similarly considered.
Entry Requirements
a. SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE Candidates
Candidates must have credit passes (A-D/A1-C6) in six (6) subjects. Three of the six subjects must be core (including English Language, Social Studies/ Integrated Science and Mathematics) and the other three must be in relevant elective subjects: Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics and Principles of Costing, Economics, Government, Geography, and Elective Mathematics.
b. GCE Advanced Level Candidate
Passes in three (3) subjects (at least one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also the applicant must have had credit passes (grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science subjects (for non-science students) and an Art subject (for science
students).
c. Advanced Level and Professional Applicants
i. Candidates with part of Professional Certificates with a minimum of Part 1 or Foundation Stage of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Chartered
Institute of Management Accountants, Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Institute of
Bankers, Chartered Institute of Taxation, Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators, London Centre of Marketing, Institute of Commercial
Management etc. may be considered for admission. At least two (2) years plus credits (A1-C6/A-D) in three elective subjects with an aggregate
of post HND working experience in the relevant field.
ii. Candidates with Teachers’ Certificate 'A' and a pass in English, Mathematics and two business-related subjects at the GCE 'O' Level or Senior High
School or GBC or RSA II etc. may be considered for admission.
iii. RSA III/ABC holders with passes in at least three subjects may be considered for admission into level 200.
iv. DBS or other non-tertiary diploma holders with passes in at least four (4) subjects may be considered for admission to level 200
d. Mature Applicants
Applicants should be at least 25 years at the time of commencement of the academic year.
i. A pass in any two (2) subjects at Senior High School, 'O' Level, GBC, RSA II.
ii. At least two (2) years relevant working experience.
iii. Pass entrance examinations and/or interview.
e. Post-Diploma and Professional Applicants for admission to level 300
Applicants should be at least 25 years at the time of commencement of the academic year.
i. HND from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class.
ii. Professional Diploma from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class.
iii. Any tertiary diploma from a recognized institution.
iv. Any accredited Tertiary Diploma.
Entry Requirements
a. WASSCE/SSSCE Candidates
a. Holders who have credits (A1-C6/A-D respectively) in the following three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits (A1-C6/A-D) in three elective subjects with an aggregate score of 24 or better in the relevant area of study. OR
b. GCE Advanced Level Candidate
Must have five (5) GCE'O' Level credits passes (grade 6 or better) including English Language and Core Mathematics plus GCE 'A' Level passes in any
three (3) subjects (at least one of the passes should be grade D or better).
c. Diploma Holders
Holders of Higher Diploma or Diploma in Library and Information Science or its equivalent from any accredited institution.
d. Mature Applicants
To be admitted into BTech the programme, a candidate must, satisfy the minimum university and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics entry requirements.
a. WASSCE/SSSCE Candidates
Holders who have credits (A1-C6/A-D respectively) in the following three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science
plus credits (A1-C6/A-D) in three elective subjects with an aggregate score of 36/24 or better in the relevant area of study (Including Agricultural Science or General Science or General Arts with Geography and Economics options or Business with Elective Mathematics option). OR
b. Mature Applicants
a. WASSCE/SSSCE Candidates
Holders who have credits (A1-C6/A-D respectively) in the following three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits (A1-C6/A-D) in three elective subjects with an aggregate score of 36/24 or better in the relevant area of study (Including General Agriculture, General Science, General Arts, Home Economics, Business Visual Arts), are eligible to apply for the programme. OR
b. Advanced Level Certificate (GCE 'A' Level)
i. Five (5) Credits at the GCE 'O' Level, including English and Mathematics.
ii. Two (2) GCE 'A'-Level passes.
iii. A pass in General Paper would be an advantage.
c. HND Applicants
Holders of Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship certificate or any Agriculture-related certificate with a minimum of second class lower will be admitted to level 300.
d. Diploma Applicants
Holders of Agribusiness or Agriculture-related certificate with a pass will be admitted to level 200.
e. Mature Applicants
i. The basic requirement for admission is five (5) credits at the GCE 'O' Level, including English Language and Mathematics, or passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, and three (3) Elective subjects at the SSSCE/WASSCE Level.
ii. Candidates should be at least 25 years at the time of application.
iii. Must pass a qualifying examination conducted by the University.
iv. Must pass an interview.
v. Applicant must show proof of age with birth certificate or any other legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least five (5) years older at the time of application.
Entry requirements
a. W ASSCE/SSSCE Candidates
Must have credit passes in three (3) Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), and credit passes in three (3) elective subjects (Economics, General Knowledge in Art, Chemistry, Biology, Clothing and Textiles, as well as Food and Nutrition with an aggregate of 36/24 respectively or better.
b. Advanced Level Applicants
i. Should have six (6) Ordinary Level passes including Mathematics, English and a Science subject and
ii. Three (3) Advanced Level passes including Biology or one of the following: Economics, Agricultural Science, Chemistry and General knowledge in Art.
c. HND Applicants
Holders of Hospitality and Catering-related certificate with a minimum of a Second Class Lower Division will be admitted to third year.
d. Degree and Diploma Applicants
Holders from related programmes shall be interviewed before admission.
e. Holders of Cookery for the Catering Industry Parts I and II will be admitted to first year.
f. Holders of Cookery for the Catering Industry Part I (C60) with passes in English Language, Mathematics and Science will be admitted to first year.
g. Mature Applicants
i. Should be at least twenty-five (25) years.
ii. Should have five (5) credit passes at the Ordinary Level including Mathematics, English and anyone of these subjects (Economics, Biology, Agricultural Science, Chemistry and General knowledge in Art). OR
iii. Five (5) credit passes in WASSCE/SSSCE including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, and also credit passes in two (2) elective subjects in any of the following: Economics, Biology, Agricultural Science, Chemistry, General knowledge in Art, as well as Food and Nutrition.
h. Foreign Applicants
Foreign applicants from accredited/recognized institutions with equivalent qualifications will be considered for admission.
i. International Baccalaureate
Applicants with International Baccalaureate are eligible to apply. Such applicants must also possess a proficiency certificate in English. (Please note that all certificates would be referred to the National Accreditation Board for interpretation).
a. Holders of HND Chemical Engineering Certificate with a minimum of two (2) years post-graduation industrial experience.
b. Applicants with First Class and Second Class Upper Division would be admitted without an interview.
c. Applicants with Second Class Lower Division would be required to pass an interview.
d. Applicants with other Engineering and Chemistry backgrounds would be required to take relevant Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Courses as prerequisites.
a. Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates
i. Holders of HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering with at least second Class Lower Division.
ii. At least two years of post HND working experience in the relevant field.
b. Electrical Engineering Technician Part III (EETIII)
i. At least two years of post EETIII working experience in the relevant field.
ii. Must pass a bridging course for the duration of two semesters.
iii. Must possess EETI, EETII, and EETIII certification.
c. Foreign Applicants with qualification considered to be equivalent to HND will be considered for direct entry while those with qualifications equivalent to EET III will go through the bridging programme.
a. Holders of HND Accountancy/Accounting with Computing Certificate with a minimum of two (2) years working experience. OR
b. ACCA and ICA holders with passes in six (6) or more subjects. OR
c. First Degree holders from other fields or discipline may apply.
a. Holders of HND Purchasing & Supply (2nd Class Lower or better) or its equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years post qualification working experience.
b. Applicants with Diploma in Procurement & Supply from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS UK) qualification may apply.
c. HND Graduates from other fields or disciplines with a qualification not less than a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division with at least five (5) years working experience in procurement related fields.
d. First Degree Graduates from other fields or discipline may apply.
a. Second Class Lower Division holders will have to attend an interview.
b. Holders of CTC II Final (old scheme) or CTC III Final (new scheme) with at least passes in all the Four (4) major components. Also credit in English Language and Mathematics at GCE 'O' Level or SSSCE/WASSCE Level shall be required.
a. Holders of HND Estate Management (2nd Class Lower or better) or its equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years post qualification working experience.
b. Applicants with Lower Class would be required to attend an interview.
a. Holders of HND Entrepreneurship (2nd Class Lower or better) or its equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years working experience.
a. Holders of HND Fashion Design and Textiles Studies (2nd Class Lower or better) or its equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years post qualification working experience.
b. HND Applicants with equivalent qualifications to HND Fashion Design from a recognized institution would be required to pass an interview
Holders of HND Purchasing & Supply (2nd Class Lower or better) or its equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years post qualification working experience.
xi. Bachelor of Technology in Health Statistics (2-year top-up)
Entry Requirements
a. Candidates must have HND (First Class or Second Class Upper Division) in Statistics with a minimum of two (2) years working experience. Candidates with Second Class Lower Division will have to attend an interview. OR
b. Other Diploma qualifications from elsewhere assessed to be equivalent to HND may be similarly considered.
i. Candidates must pass at least (3) of the four (4) major components including Construction Practice and Applied Technology and Site Experience at CTC III or CTC II final (old scheme) including passes in their corresponding project works.
ii. HND Building Technology candidates: Second Class Lower or Pass HND Building Technology.
iii. Others: HND Estate Management, HND Civil Engineering, HND Interior Architecture and Furniture Production.
a. SSSCE Applicants
i. Six passes (A-D) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and
ii. At least three (3) of the passes must be relevant to the area of specialization.
b. WASSCE Applicants
i. Six passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and
ii. Must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the elective subjects relevant to the area of specialisation.
c. ABCE/ 'O'&'A' Level Applicants
Five (5) ABCE credits or five (5) GCE Ordinary Level credits including English Language and Mathematics plus at least two (2) GCE 'A' Level/ABCE passes.
d. GBCE Applicants
Five (5) GBCE credits including English, Business Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies.
e. DBS Applicants
Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE Credits including English Language and Mathematics plus at least three DBS passes.
f. Technical School Applicants (Certificate II)
Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus any three (3) relevant trade courses.
g. Mature Applicants
Mature Candidates must:
i. Be 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application.
ii. Have at least two (2) years working experience (A letter from the employer is required).
iii. Pass a written examination conducted by the University.
iv. Mature applicants applying for HND Dispensing Technology/Medical Laboratory Technology/Science and Industrial Laboratory Technology should have relative hospital/industrial experience with 'O' Level/WASSCE/SSSCE pure Science background (Chemistry and Biology) as well as credits in English and Mathematics (core) .
To be admitted into Higher Diploma in Health Statistics, a candidate must satisfy the minimum University and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics entry requirements.
Entry Requirements for Non-HND Full Time Programmes Technician Part II Certificate
Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Entry Requirements for Technician Part II
Four (4) passes Technician Part I
Entry Requirements for Mass Communication & Journalism
SSSCE/WASSCE Applicants
Applicants must have credit pass in two core subjects including English Language, Mathematics Integrated Science or Social Studies and credits
passes in any two elective subjects. The total aggregate for the five subjects should not exceed 24 and 36 for SSSCE and WASSCE respectively.
Mature Applicants
The University wishes to inform the general public that in collaboration with the University of Education, Winneba, it is introducing one-year Diploma in Education programme.
Entry Requirements for Diploma in Education
Prospective applicants must possess one of the following qualifications.
A one year top-up Dispensing Technology programme leading to HND Dispensing Technology, technical courses or its equivalent.
a. Dispensing Technician Certificate holders must have overall credit and also, credit in Chemistry, in Dispensing Technician Part III Examination of Technical Examination Unit. OR
b. Must have passed the Access Course organised by the Department of Dispensing Technology, Kumasi Technical University.
Entry Requirements
Eligible candidates must possess one of the following entry requirements:
Passes in any four (4) subjects
Passes in NVTI 1
Must be at least 25years and at least hold a JHS certificate and must pass a selection interview.
Note:
In line with the recognition on Prior Training Policy (RPT) (COTVET Act 718), the University will provide opportunities to learners who demonstrate competence in some units prior to the beginning of the programme, to be exempted from the units to which they shown sufficient evidence of competence. This automatically will mean a reduction in the duration a particular learners will need to complete the full qualification.
Diploma in (i) Computerised Accounting, (ii) Electronic Marketing, (iii) Purchasing & Supply, (iv) Management Studies and (v) Data Science.
Candidates writing WASSCE Examinations in May/June, 2019 can apply and bring their results as soon as they are released.
Applicants must have completed Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
The University in collaboration with top Chinese universities is admitting interested students to undertake the following undergraduate programmes:
Fees: very moderate
Admission Requirements
Six (6) SSSCE/WASSCE Credits
Preparatory Course
A preparatory programme in Chinese language and other relevant basic courses are offered to students before the commencement of the programme. It must also be noted that the first year of each of the It must also be noted that the first year of each of the programmes is done
at Kumasi Technical University.
MTech Applicants - GH ¢200.00
Bachelor of Technology Applicants - GH ¢180.00
HND Applicants - GH ¢180.00
Mature Applicants - GH ¢180.00
Diploma Programmes Applicants - GH ¢180.00
Foreign Applicants - US $50.00
Mode of Application
A card with an application code can be obtained from the following places
7. Payment for the application should be by Bank Draft payable to the Vice-Chancellor, Kumasi Technical University.
All applicants are required to apply online (https://apply.kstu.edu.gh).
Applicants are also required to download and print completed online application form and attach two (2) passport pictures, two (2) photocopies of relevant documents/certificates and payment voucher to be submitted to the address below.
The Acting Registrar
Kumasi Technical University
Post Office Box 854
Kumasi
Visit the following for further information on how to apply online.
Available Programmes
https://kstu.edu.gh/academics/programmes
For General Admission Requirements
https://www.kstu.edu.gh/admission/requirements
Application Forms & Instructions
https://www.kstu.edu.gh/admissions/how-to-apply
For General Admission Enquiries
Call: 0322 496 534/0322 496 380
Deadline for Application : 30th August,2019
Location: Kumasi - Ashanti Region, Ghana, W/A
Postal Address: P. O. Box 854, Kumasi Fax: +233 (0)3220-22387
Email: info@kstu.edu.gh, academicaffairs@kstu.edu.gh
Tel: Admissions: +233(0)322 496 534, +233(0)322 496 380
Vice-Chancellor's Office: +233 (0)3220-22387
