Official courses offered University of Mines and Technology Tarkwa (UMAT)
University of Mines and Technology Tarkwa (UMAT) offer foundational education, specialized knowledge and multi-faceted learning experiences inside and outside of the classroom. Also introducing various initiatives to help students better understand themselves, strengthen their foundation in core subjects, and learn through engagement and collaboration.
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
- BSc Computer Science & Eng.
- BSc Mechanical Engineering
- BSc Mathematics
- BSc Renewable Energy Engineering
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DIPLOMA 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.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants must satisfy any of the following:
- WASSCE/SSSCE Certificate with pass in Integrated Science, Core Mathematics, English Language and credits in the following elective subjects: Physics, Mathematics plus Chemistry or Technical Drawing or Metal Work or Applied Electricity or Electronics.
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level with credits in five (5) subjects including English language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics; and General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level passes in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
- Mature Applicants should be at least 25 years of age and should have any of the following;
- GCE Ordinary Level Certificate with credits or SSSCE/WASSCE with pass in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject plus experience in the relevant area of study.
- Mature applicants must pass a written 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.
- Foreign Applicants with equivalent certificates and grades are eligible.
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. The entry requirement is the French baccalaureate (in science) at the highest level or equivalent available in the applicant’s country.Applicants who pass the UMaT Certificate Programme in English will be eligible to apply for admission into the UMaT Diploma and Degree programmes.
Admission Requirements for Bachelor Degree Programmes
Faculty of Mineral Resources Technology
- BSc Geomatic Engineering
- BSc Geological Engineering
- BSc Mining Engineering
- BSc Minerals Engineering
- 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 Mechanical Engineering
- BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- BSc Mathematics
- BSc Computer Science and Engineering
- BSc Renewal Energy Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects for the various programmes in this Faculty.
BSc 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 Electrical and Electronic Engineering, BSc Computer Science and Engineering and BSc Renewal Energy 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 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 grading system of WASSCE for the selection of candidates and grades aggregate of 36 is the minimum entry requirement. The following table shows this 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.
International Students
International applicants from accredited/recognized institutions 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.