UMaT Application Procedure For International Undergraduate Applicants
What is the UMaT Application Procedure For International Undergraduate Applicants ? Are you an overseas student looking to enrol in the University of Mines and Technology’s (UMaT) undergraduate programme? Congratulations on choosing one of the leading universities in the field of mining and technology! This article serves as your ultimate guide to the UMaT application procedure, providing step-by-step instructions to help you successfully navigate the admissions process.
Overview Of UMaT and its Undergraduate Programs
The University of Mines and Technology is a public university located at Tarkwa in the Western Region of Ghana. The Tarkwa Technical Institute predated UMaT and was founded in 1952. In order to better prepare workers for Ghana’s mining industry, the university’s name was changed to the Tarkwa School of Mines in 1961.
UMaT Undergraduate Programs And Its Requirement
1. BSc Geomatics Engineering
2. BSc Geological Engineering
3. BSc Minerals Engineering
4. BSc Mining Engineering
5. BSc Environmental & Safety Engineering
To qualify for the above programmes, Applicants Must have at Least Credit in the following
CORE: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
ELECTIVE: Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry
NOTE: Only Geomatics Engineering applicants can substitute Chemistry for Geography.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
1. BSc Computer Science & Engineering:
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:
CORE:
English Language
Mathematics
Integrated Science/core Science
ELECTIVES:
Physics
mathematics
chemistry or ICT or Applied Electricity or or Applied Electronics or Computer Studies
2. BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:
CORE:
English Language
Mathematics
Integrated Science/core Science
ELECTIVES:
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
Integrated Science/core Science
ELECTIVES:
Physics
mathematics
chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics
4. BSc Mechanical Engineering:
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:
CORE:
English Language
Mathematics
Integrated Science/core Science
ELECTIVES:
Physics
mathematics
chemistry or Technical Drawing or Applied work
5. BSc Mathematics
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:
CORE:
English Language
Mathematics
Integrated Science/core Science
ELECTIVES:
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
5. BSc Environmental & Safety Engineering
To qualify for the above programmes, Applicants Must have at Least Credit in the following
CORE: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
ELECTIVE: Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry
SCHOOL OF RAILWAYS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT (SRID)
1. BSc Computer Science & Engineering:
To qualify for the above programmes, Applicants Must have at Least Credit in the following
CORE: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
ELECTIVE: Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry
2. BSc Mechanical Engineering:
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:
CORE:
English Language
Mathematics
Integrated Science/core Science
ELECTIVES:
Physics
mathematics
chemistry or Technical Drawing or Metal work
3. BSc Mathematics:
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:
CORE:
English Language
Mathematics
Integrated Science/core Science
ELECTIVES:
Physics
mathematics
chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics or Technical Drawing or Metal Work or Geography
4. BSc Electrical & Electronic Engineering:
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:
CORE:
English Language
Mathematics
Integrated Science/core Science
ELECTIVES:
Physics
mathematics
chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics
5. BSc Geomatics Engineering:
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:
CORE:
English Language
Mathematics
Integrated Science/core Science
ELECTIVES:
Physics
mathematics
chemistry or Geography
6. BSc Geological Engineering:
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:
CORE:
English Language
Mathematics
Integrated Science/core Science
ELECTIVES:
Physics
mathematics
chemistry
7. BSc Environmental & Safety Engineering:
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects:
CORE:
English Language
Mathematics
Integrated Science/core Science
ELECTIVES:
Physics
mathematics
chemistry
GRADE AGGREGATES SYSTEM FOR WASSCE AND SSSCE HOLDERS
UMaT uses 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 ‘O’ LEVEL AND ADVANCED ‘A’ LEVEL CERTIFICATES:
* Applicants must have GCE Ordinary Level Certificate or its equivalent with credits in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
* GCE Advanced Level Certificate with passes in Mathematics, Physic and Chemistry.
UMaT Application Procedure For International Undergraduate Applicants
International applicants from accredited/recognised institutions with equivalent qualifications will be considered for admission
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.
Steps For International Undergraduate Applicants :
International applicants should follow the steps below:
- Applicants should fill in the International Applicants Code Request Form below with a valid mobile number in the format given. Eg +234812345678 becomes 234812345678.
- You will receive the Serial Number and Personal Identification Number via Text Message and Email Address to access the Online Admission System.
- Complete the Online Registration process with the Serial Number and Personal Identification Number sent to your Email or Mobile No.
- Scan and email all relevant results / certificate to admissions.umat.edu.gh
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