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KNUST Obuasi Campus Admission Requirements 2022/2023

Modified date: February 23, 2022

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) admission requirements for undergraduate admission has been released.

Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has released the KNUST Obuasi Campus admission requirements for undergraduate applicants.

These entry requirements are to serve as a guide to guardians, parents and applicants who want to apply for admission. This article shows whether applicants meet admission requirements of degree programs at KNUST.

Once you are done going through the admission requirements, you can apply for admission at KNUST Obuasi Campus here.

We have highlighted the basic requirements for admission for any type of applicant at KNUST Obuasi Campus.

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KNUST Obuasi Campus Admission Requirements For Undergraduate Candidates

WITH WASSCE/SSSCE, GCE/IGCSE ‘A’ & ‘O’ LEVELS, ABCE/GBCE, MATURE AND EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS

GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING AN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME

Most first degree programmes of study are of Four (4) Years duration
Minimum/General Entry Requirements

❖ WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

An applicant for admission to a degree Programme in the University must have CREDITS in the THREE WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), and CREDITS in THREE WASSCE/SSSCE Elective Subjects or its equivalent relevant to the chosen Programme with aggregate 24 or better (WASSCE: A1-C6/SSSCE A-D). D7, E8 & F9 ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR ADMISSION PURPOSES.

**It is worth noting that the THREE CORE SUBJECTS are a prerequisite for all Programmes of study at our University.

❖ GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (GBCE)

Applicants must have passed in THREE Compulsory Subjects including English Language and passes in THREE Elective Subjects including Business Mathematics.

❖ GCE/IGCSE (CAMBRIDGE) ‘A’ & ‘O’LEVELS/MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must have FIVE credits at the GCE/IGCSE O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics (or its approved equivalent), plus passes in at least THREE (3) subjects at the Advanced Level/Three Credits in the case of mature applicants. In addition, the applicant must fulfil the appropriate Faculty or Departmental requirements.

❖ ADVANCED BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (ABCE)

Applicants must have passes in THREE Compulsory Subjects plus THREE (3) Optional Subjects relevant to the Programme of study.

❖ INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

International Baccalaureate holders should have a minimum of grade 4 at the Higher Level (HL) in Three (3) Subjects relevant to the Programme of choice and minimum of grade 5 in Chemistry for Health and Allied Sciences.

For Engineering, at least grade 5 at the Higher Level (HL) in Mathematics. In addition, one must have a minimum of grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics at the Standard Level (SL) and at least grade C in a Science subject at the IGCSE.

❖ Applicants from French Speaking Countries must provide a minimum of one year English Proficiency Certificate.

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

BSc. AGRICULTURE
BSc. AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Chemistry, and any TWO (2) of the following Elective Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, General Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crop and Horticulture, Fisheries, and Forestry.

‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level or equivalent qualification including English Language and Mathematics, PLUS

THREE passes at the A’ Level or equivalent including Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics and Biology or Agricultural Science.

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants with a certificate in Forestry/Fisheries must have attained the age of 25 years, at the time of submitting the Application Forms, and a minimum of TWO (2) years post qualification experience in a related field of Natural Resources Management, and

EITHER

FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics,

Credits in WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), plus THREE (3) Electives in Chemistry, and Physics or Elective Mathematics, Biology or General Agriculture.

Short-listed applicants must pass an interview.

BSc. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
BSc. FOREST RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Credit Passes in THREE (3) of the following Elective Subjects: Chemistry, Biology or General Agriculture, and Physics or Mathematics.

‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including Mathematics and English Language plus THREE (3) A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Physics and any one of the following: Biology, Agricultural Science and Mathematics. Applicants with Agricultural Science or Mathematics must have a credit in O’ Level Biology.

MATURE APPLICANTS

EITHER

FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics,

Credits in WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), plus THREE (3) Electives in Biology or General Agriculture, Chemistry, and Physics or Elective Mathematics.

Short-listed applicants must pass an interview.

DIPLOMA HOLDERS

Diploma holders with Distinction from KNUST may be eligible to continue up to degree level without a break. Other diploma holders may be admitted after a minimum of TWO (2) Years post diploma field experience.

Additionally, applicants must have FIVE (5) credits at O Level including English Language, Mathematics, and three (3) of the following: Chemistry and Physics, Biology or Additional General Science or General Science.

Credit passes in THREE (3) of the following Electives subjects, Biology or General Agriculture, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics. Short-listed applicants must pass an interview.

BSc. AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
Science Applicants with the SSSCE/WASSCE certificate (Science Option), must in addition to credit in the three core subject (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), obtain credits in THREE (3) Electives: Chemistry plus either Physics or Mathematics and Biology or General Agriculture.

Business Applicants with the SSSCE/WASSEC certificate (Business Option), must in addition to credits in the three core subjects (English language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), obtain credits in THREE (3) Electives: Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics and Costing or Elective Mathematics. Applicants with this combination must have a minimum of C (for SSSCE applicants) and B3 (for WASSCE Applicants) in Integrated Science.

iii. General Arts Applicants with the SSSCE/WASSCE certificate (General Arts Option) must in addition to credit in the three core subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), obtain credits in THREE (3) Electives: Economics, Geography and Elective Mathematics. Applicants with this combination must have a minimum of C (for SSSCE applicants) and B3 (for WASSCE Applicants) in Integrated Science.

General Agriculture Applicants with the SSSCE/WASSCE certificate (General Agriculture Option), must in addition to credit in the three core subject (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), obtain credits in THREE (3) Electives: Chemistry plus either Physics or Mathematics and Biology or General Agriculture or Crop and Horticulture or Forestry or Fisheries.

‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level or equivalent qualification including English Language and Mathematics, PLUS THREE passes at the A’ Level or equivalent including Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics and Biology or Agricultural Science.

MATURE APPLICANTS

EITHER

FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics,

Short-listed applicants must pass an interview.

BSc. LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
Science Applicants with the SSSCE/WASSCE certificate (Science Option), must in addition to credit Passes in the three (3) core subject (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), obtain credits in THREE (3) of the following Electives subjects: Chemistry, Biology, General Agriculture, Physics, Elective Mathematics, and Crop and Horticulture.

General Arts Applicants with the SSSCE/WASSCE certificate (General Arts Option) must in addition to credit passes in the three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), obtain credits in any THREE (3) of the following Electives subjects: Elective Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Technical Drawing and General Knowledge in Art.

iii. Visual Art Applicants with the SSSCE/WASSCE certificate (Visual Art Option) must in addition to credit passes in the three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), obtain credits in any THREE (3) of the following Elective Subjects: General Knowledge in Art, Graphic Design, Chemistry, Picture Making and Sculpture.

‘A’LEVEL APPLICANTS

MATURE APPLICANTS

EITHER

FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics,

Short-listed applicants must pass an interview.

BSc. AQUACULTURE AND WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

An applicant with the SSSCE/WASSCE certificate (Science Option) must in addition to credit in the three core subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), obtain credits in Chemistry plus either Physics or Mathematics and General Agriculture or Crop and Horticulture or Forestry or Fisheries.

‘A’LEVEL APPLICANTS

Applicants must have FIVE (5) credits at the GCE O’ Level including English Language, and Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, plus passes in at least THREE (3) subjects at the Advanced Level. Applicants with Agricultural Science or Mathematics must have a credit in O’ Level Biology.

Mature Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of submitting the application forms.

HND AND OTHER DIPLOMA HOLDERS

Applicants who have a relevant Diploma with Distinction may be admitted to Year Two (2) of the Programme after successful completion of their National Service.

Other categories of relevant Diploma holders may be admitted following Two (2) years’ Work Experience and subsequent interview or selection examination as may be deemed necessary. HND holders must have met all the requisite passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science at GCE O’ Level, WASSCE or equivalent.

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants with certificate in Forestry/Fisheries must have attained the age of 25 years, at the time of submitting the Application Forms, and a minimum of TWO (2) years post qualification experience in a related field of Natural Resources Management, and

EITHER

FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics,

Short-listed applicants must pass an interview.

BSc. PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Credit Passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects from any of the following options: Science, General Arts, Visual Arts, Technical and Home Economics.

A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Applicants must have FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level, including English Language and Mathematics, plus THREE (3) A’ Level or equivalent passes from any of the following options: Science, and General Arts.

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of submitting the Application,

EITHER

FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level, including Mathematics and English Language,

WASSCE/SSSCE Credit passes in THREE (3) Core Subjects plus credits in THREE (3) Elective Subjects in Science, General Arts, Technical, and Home Economics.

Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Faculty of Social Sciences

BA. HISTORY
BA. POLITICAL STUDIES
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including History or Government and any of the following: Economics, Geography, French, Ghanaian Language, Literature in English, Religious Studies and any other General Arts Elective and a Pass in Social Studies.

‘A’LEVEL APPLICANTS

Applicants must have FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level, including English Language and Mathematics, plus THREE (3) A’ Level passes including History and/or Government and any One (1) or Two (2) of the following: Economics, Geography, French, Religious Studies and Ghanaian Language. Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper.

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of submitting the Application.

EITHER

FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level, including Mathematics and English Language, History and/or Government,

WASSCE/SSSCE credits in THREE (3) Core Subjects plus credits in THREE (3)bElective Subjects including: Government and/or History. Applicants must also pass a written examination and an interview.

BA. GEOGRAPHY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Geography, (At A1-B3) and any TWO (2) of the following: Economics, Government, French, English Literature, Religious Studies, History, Elective Mathematics, Akan, and any other General Arts Elective.

‘A’LEVEL APPLICANTS

Applicants must have FIVE (5) Credits at the O’ Level, including English Language and Mathematics, plus THREE (3) A’ Level Passes including Geography and TWO (2) other Subjects from the following: History, French, English, Akan, Religious Studies, Elective Mathematics and Economics. They must also obtain a pass in General Paper.

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants should be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the Application Form.

EITHER

FIVE (5) Credits at O’ Level, including English and Mathematics.

WASSCE/SSSCE credits in THREE (3) Core Subjects English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science, and credits in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Geography.

Applicants must pass a written examination and an interview.

BA. ENGLISH
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Literature in English, and any TWO (2) of the following Elective Subjects: French, History, Government, Economics, Geography, Akan, Religious Studies, and any other subject in General Arts.

‘A’LEVEL APPLICANTS

Applicants must have FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level, including English and Mathematics, plus THREE (3) A’ Level Passes, including Literature in English and TWO (2) other Subjects from the following: History, French, English, Akan, Religious Studies and Economics. They must also obtain a pass in General Paper.

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants should be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the application.

EITHER

FIVE (5) Credits at O’ Level, including English Language, Mathematics and Literature in English.

WASSCE/SSSCE credits in Three (3) Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science), plus credits in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Literature in English, and any TWO (2) of the following: French, History, Economics, Government, Religious Studies, Geography and any other General Arts Elective.

Applicants must also pass a written examination and an interview.

(a) BA. FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES
(b) BA. AKAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

(a) Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects one of which shall be French (at Grade A1-B3) and any two from the following: History, Religious Studies, Economics, Geography, Government, Literature in English, Business Management, Ghanaian Language and any other General Arts Elective.

(b) Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects one of which shall be Akan and any two from the following: History, Geography, Literature in English, French, Economics, Religious Studies, Government and Business Management.

‘A’LEVEL APPLICANTS

Applicants must have FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level, including English and Mathematics, plus THREE (3) A’ Level passes, including French and/or Akan, and any TWO (2) of the following Subjects: Literature in English, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Business Management, any other Ghanaian Language, and Religious Studies. They must also have a pass in General Paper.

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the Application.

EITHER

FIVE (5) Credits at the O’ Level, including English and Mathematics, French and/or Akan.

WASSCE/SSSCE credits in THREE (3) Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), plus credits in THREE (3) relevant Elective subjects including French and/or Akan and any ONE (1) or TWO (2) of the following: History, Literature in English, Economics, Government, Religious Studies, Business Management, Geography, Ghanaian Language and any other General Arts Elective. Applicants must also pass a written examination and an interview.

BA. LINGUISTICS
BA. MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

(G) Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects from any ONE (1) of the following options.

Three (3) Electives from Group A OR
Two (2) from Group A and One (1) from Group B OR

iii. One (1) from Group A and Two (2) from Group B: Group A: English Literature, Ghanaian Language (e.g. Twi, Fante, Ewe, and Ga), Foreign Language (e. g. French, Igbo, Wolof, and Yoruba)

Group B: History, Geography, Economics, Religious Studies, Government, Business Management.

(H) Credit passes in any THREE (3) Elective Subjects

‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

(G) Applicants must have FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level, including English Language and Mathematics plus THREE (3) A’ Level passes or equivalents in the TWO (2) Subject Groups below:

Either all Subjects from Group A or
Two (2) subjects from Group A, and one (1) subject from Group B
One (1) subject from Group A, and Two (2) subjects from Group

GROUP A: English Literature, Ghanaian Language (e.g. Twi, Fante, Ewe, and Ga), Foreign Language (e. g. French, Igbo, Wolof, and Yoruba).

GROUP B: History, Geography, Economics, Religious Studies, Government, Business Management. They must also have a pass in General Paper.

(H) Applicants must have FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level, including English and Mathematics plus, THREE (3) A’ Level passes. They must also have a pass in General Paper.

MATURE APPLICANTS

(G)Applicants must be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the Application.,

EITHER

FIVE (5) Credits at the O’ Level, including English and Mathematics, plus credits in THREE (3) of the following: English Literature, Ghanaian Language (e.g. Twi, Fante, Ewe, and Ga), Foreign Language (e. g. French, Igbo, Wolof, and Yoruba) and other general Arts subjects.

WASSCE/SSSCE credits in THREE (3) Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), plus Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects from any ONE (1) of the following options.

(i) THREE (3) Electives from Group A, OR

(ii) Two (2) from Group A and One (1) from Group B, OR

(iii) One (1) from Group A and Two (2) from Group B:

Applicants must also pass a written examination and an interview.

(H) Applicants must be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the Application.

EITHER

FIVE (5) Credits at the O’ Level, including English and Mathematics.

WASSCE/SSSCE credits in THREE (3) Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science) plus credit passes in any THREE (3) Elective Subjects.

Applicants must also pass a written examination and an interview.

DIPLOMA APPLICANTS

(b) Applicants must have a diploma (Second Class Lower or better) in Communication Studies or a related course; e.g. Archival Studies, Journalism and International Relations.

BA. SOCIOLOGY
BA. SOCIAL WORK
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects, including any ONE of the following: History, Geography, Literature in English, French, Ghanaian Language, Government, Business Management, Elective Mathematics, Economics and other General Arts Elective and Science Electives.

‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level, including English and Mathematics, plus THREE (3) ‘A’ Level passes, including any of the following: Government, Religious Studies, History, Economics, Literature in English, French, Ghanaian Language and Elective Mathematics.

They must also have a pass in General Paper.

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants should be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the Application.

EITHER

FIVE (5) credits at the ‘O Level including English and Mathematics.

WASSCE/SSSCE credits in THREE (3) Core Subjects: (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), plus THREE (3) Elective Subjects.

Applicants must pass a written examination and an interview.

DIPLOMA APPLICANTS

Applicant must possess Diploma in Social Work/Social Administration and any other relevant Diploma from an accredited university or Institution. Applicant must pass a written examination and interview. Such Applicant would be admitted into the second year of the Programme.

BA. RELIGIOUS STUDIES
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects in General Arts.

‘A’LEVEL APPLICANTS

Applicants must have FIVE (5) credits at ‘O’ Level, including, English and Mathematics, plus a minimum of THREE (3) passes in the following ‘A’ Level subjects: Christian Religious Studies, History, Literature in English, French, Economics, Government and Geography.

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants should be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the Application. The evidence of age should be supported by the submission of a valid Birth Certificate.

EITHER

FIVE (5) credits at the ‘O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics.

WASSCE/SSSCE Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects in General Arts.

DIPLOMA APPLICANTS

Applicants who possess Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Religious Studies or Theology with a Minimum Grade “B+” from an Accredited University or Theological Seminary will be admitted into the SECOND YEAR of the Programme subject to passing an entrance examination and interview.

BA. ECONOMICS
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Economics and Elective Mathematics, plus any One (1) of the following: History, Geography, Government, French, Literature in English, Ghanaian Language, Business Management, Costing, and Accounting. Applicants must have a minimum of grade C/B3 in Economics.

A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level, including English and Mathematics, plus a minimum of TWO (2) A’ Level passes, including Economics and any of the following: Geography, French, Literature in English, Business Management, History, Government etc. Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper.

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the application.

EITHER

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level, including Economics, English and Mathematics.

Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Economics and Elective Mathematics plus any ONE (1) of the following: Geography, French, Government, History, Literature in English, and Business Management. Applicants must pass a written Examination and interview.

Faculty of Law

BACHELOR OF LAW (LLB)

WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS (Category I)

Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects in the following groups; General Arts; Business; Visual Arts or General Science.

‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS (Category 1)

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level, including English Language and Mathematics, plus THREE (3) A’ Level or equivalent passes in General Science, Business, Visual Arts or

General Arts.

MATURE APPLICANTS (Category I)

Applicants should be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the application.

EITHER

FIVE (5) O’ Level subjects including English Language, and Mathematics.

WASSCE/SSSCE Credits in THREE (3) Core Subjects, English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits in THREE (3) Elective Subjects in General Arts, Science, Visual Arts and Business.

Short-listed Applicants shall take an entrance examination and pass an interview.

Applicants in this category will be required to pursue the Programme for Four (4) Years.

OTHER APPLICANTS (Category II)

Degree and/or Higher Degree Holders in Any Discipline: Applicants with the above qualification in any discipline may apply. Short-listed applicants shall take an entrance examination and pass an interview.

Applicants in Category II will be required to pursue the Programme for Four (4) years. Mature applicants with Diploma with more than Ten (10) years working experience may apply under this category.

KNUST School of Business

BSc. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HUMAN RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT/MANAGEMENT)

BSc. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MARKETING/INTERNATIONAL

BUSINESS)

BSc. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Credit Passes in THREE (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science

or Social Studies, and Three (3) Elective Subjects in the following groups; Business, General Arts, General Science, and Vocational/Home Economics.

‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics, plus THREE (3) ‘A’ Level or equivalent passes in General Arts, Business, and General Science.

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must be 25 years at the time of submitting the application.

EITHER

FIVE (5) credits in O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics.

Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects in Business, General Arts, General Science, and Vocational/Home Economics. Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.

OTHER APPLICANTS
Applicants holding the General Business Certificate (GBCE) and/or Advanced Business Certificate (ABCE) must have credits in at least SIX (6) subjects including English Language and Business Mathematics at the GBCE, or THREE (3) passes in therelevant Compulsory Subjects Plus THREE (3) Optional Subjects at the ABCE.

Applicants holding any of the Stages of ACCA, ICA, ACIB or CIM, must in addition have credits at WASSCE/SSSCE in THREE (3) Core Subjects and THREE Electives or FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics. Applicants in this category are admitted into year one.

iii. Applicants holding HND with Second Class (Lower Division) and above must in addition have credits at WASSCE/SSSCE in THREE (3) Core subjects and THREE (3) Electives or FIVE (5) credits at O’ level including English language and mathematics. These applicants would be placed in either Year Two (2) or Year Three (3) after passing an entrance examination/interview.

BSc. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTING/BANKING AND FINANCE)

BSc. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Credit Passes in THREE (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies, and Three (3) Elective Subjects in the following groups; Business, General Arts, and General Science.

2 ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics, plus THREE (3) ‘A’ Level or equivalent passes in General Arts, Business, and General Science.

3 MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must be 25 years at the time of submitting the application.

EITHER

FIVE (5) credits in O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics.

WASSCE/SSSCE Credits in THREE (3) Core Subjects, English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects in the following groups: Business, General Arts, and General Science.

Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.

4 OTHER APPLICANTS

Applicants holding the General Business Certificate (GBCE) and/or Advanced Business

Certificate (ABCE) must have credits in at least SIX (6) subjects including English Language and Business Mathematics at the GBCE, or THREE (3) passes in the relevant Compulsory Subjects Plus THREE (3) Optional Subjects at the ABCE.

Applicants holding any of the Stages of ACCA, ICA, ACIB or CIM, must in addition have credits at WASSCE/SSSCE in THREE (3) Core Subjects and THREE Electives or FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics. Applicants in this category are admitted into year one.

EITHER

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics.

WASSCE/SSSCE credits passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Economics and Geography OR should hold a Diploma/HND in Estate Management. In the case of Diploma holders, THREE (3) years working experience, irrespective of age, may be required.

DIPLOMA HOLDERS

Candidates with the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Estate Management or other relevant Diploma qualification from a recognized University or Polytechnic with Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) of 70% and above after a successful interview would be admitted into the second year of the Programme.

Other Diploma holders with less than 70% as their CWA would be required to have three years’ work experience in the real estate industry and in addition pass an interview to be admitted into the first year of the Programme.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

BSc. AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
BSc. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
BSc. CIVIL ENGINEERING
BSc. MATERIALS ENGINEERING
BSc. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
BSc. AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
BSc. PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
BSc. GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
BSc. GEOMATIC (GEODETIC) ENGINEERING
BSc. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
BSc. COMPUTER ENGINEERING
BSc. TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
BSc. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
BSc. PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
BSc. METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Credit Passes in THREE (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science and Credit passes in THREE (3) of the following Elective Subjects: Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.

For J, K, L, and M, Programmes, the same requirements as above except that Applied Electricity or Electronics is acceptable in place of Chemistry. Also, in the case of programme (M), Biology is acceptable in place of Chemistry.

For Programme I, Geography is acceptable in place of Chemistry. Furthermore, for Programmes E, and F any of the following is acceptable in place of Chemistry; Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Applied Electricity, Technical Drawing and Engineering Science.

For Programme A, any of the following are acceptable in place of Chemistry; Technical Drawing and Engineering Science, General Agriculture and Biology.

Applicants in this category who do not have Chemistry must obtain Grade B3 in Integrated Science.

‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including English and Mathematics, plus,

EITHER

Passes at A’ Level in: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with an ‘O’ Level credit in Chemistry.

Passes at A’ Level in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

For Programme (I), EITHER passes at ‘A’ Level in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with an ‘O ‘Level credit pass in Chemistry or Geography OR passes at ‘A’Level in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Geography, is required.

For programme C, passes at A’ Level in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with credit in ‘Chemistry at O’ Level.

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must be 25 years at the time of submitting the Application.

EITHER

Five (5) credits at the O’ Level including: English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

WASSCE/SSSCE credits in THREE (3) Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), plus credits in THREE (3) Elective Subjects (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry).

For Programme (I), Geography is acceptable in place of Chemistry. For Programme E. Applicants must have at least THREE (3) years working experience.

HND APPLICANTS

For programme K, HND Certificate applicants shall have at least Second Class Honour from any accredited Computer Engineering oriented programme such as Electrical and Electronic Engineering. In the case of programme M, applicants shall have at least Second Class Honour from any accredited Biomedical Engineering oriented programme such as Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Medical Technology.

Admission would be based on assessment of Academic Transcript.

BSc. AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
BSc. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
BSc. MARINE ENGINEERING
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

1.1 Credit Passes in THREE (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated

Science and,

1.2 Credit passes in THREE (3) of the following Elective Subjects: Physics, Mathematics and

any one of the following:

Chemistry
Metalwork

iii. Auto Mechanics

Applied Electricity
Technical Drawing
Building Construction

vii. Woodwork

WASSCE/SSSCE applicants without Chemistry shall obtain at least B3 in Integrated Science.

‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
A’ Level Certificate applicants shall have at least credits in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Applicants shall have credits in English and Mathematics using either

WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘O’ Level as substitute for Requirement 1.1

MATURE APPLICANTS
Mature applicants must be at least twenty-five (25) years at the time of submitting the application.
Mature applicants must have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience at the time of submitting the application.
Mature applicants must have acquired WASSCE/SSSCE, A’ Level Certificate or an HND from a recognised institution.
WASSCE/SSSCE mature applicants shall meet requirements 1.1 and 1.2 above.
A’ Level Certificate mature applicants shall meet requirements 2. above.
HND mature applicants shall meet requirements 3. above.
HND APPLICANTS
HND Certificate applicants shall have at least Second Class Honour in any Mechanical Engineering orientated programme, such as:
Mechanical Engineering with any option
Agricultural Mechanization
Automobile Engineering
Assessment shall be based on the applicants’ transcripts.

iii. Applicants shall have credits in English and Mathematics using either

WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘O’ Level as substitute for Requirement 1.1.

INTERNATIONAL AND OTHER APPLICANTS
International Baccalaureate applicants may apply with contents of programmes equivalent to the Ghanaian WASSCE/SSSCE or the Ghanaian A’ Level programmes.
Credits of International Baccalaureate applicants shall meet requirements 1.1 and 1.2 with equivalent certificates.

COLLEGE OF ART AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Faculty of Built Environment

BSC. ARCHITECTURE
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Elective Mathematics and any

Two (2) from the following options:

Technical Visual Art

Technical Drawing or Engineering Science General Knowledge in Art

Woodwork Graphic Design

Building Construction Picture Making

Metalwork

General Science General Arts

Chemistry Economics

Physics Geography

A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

(a) FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics; plus

(b) THREE (3) passes at the A’ Level examination or its equivalent in the following two Subject Groups below:

Either Three (3) Subjects from Group A
Three (3) Subjects from Group B or

iii. Three (3) Subject Combinations from Groups A and B

GROUP A GROUP B

Physics Art

Chemistry Building

Mathematics Carpentry

Statistics Geography

A pass in General Paper is mandatory.

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must be 25 years at the time of submitting the Application.

EITHER

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level, including English Language, Mathematics and a Science Subject

WASSCE/SSSCE credits in THREE (3) Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science) plus credits in THREE (3) Electives from the options stated above.

In addition, applicants must have shown interest in the area of Architectural Design. It must be noted, however, that experience at an Architect’s Office or familiarity with computer drafting techniques alone is no special advantage. The Department shall not regard these as substitutes for the minimum entry requirements to pursue a degree Programme.

Applicants may be required to pass a written and an oral examination after pre-qualification exercise.

BSC. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (BUILDING

TECHNOLOGY)

WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Elective Mathematics and any Two (2) of following Electives: Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Technical Drawing, Building Construction and Physics.

A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language, Mathematics and a Science Subject (Physics or Chemistry or General Science), plus THREE (3) passes at A’ Level in Elective Mathematics and any Two (2) of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Building Construction and Technical Drawing.

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of submitting the Application

EITHER

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (Physics, Chemistry or General Science)

WASSCE/SSSCE credit passes in any THREE (3) of the following Electives: Economics, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, and Building Construction.

Applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.

BSC. QUANTITY SURVEYING AND CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS

(BUILDING TECHNOLOGY)

WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of submitting the Application

EITHER

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (Physics, Chemistry or General Science)

WASSCE/SSSCE credit passes in any THREE (3) of the following Electives: Elective Mathematics and any Two (2) of the following Electives: Economics, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing and Building Construction.

Applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.

BSC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects from any ONE (1) of the following options.

THREE (3) Electives from Group A or Two (2) from Group A and One (1) from Group B:

Group A: Economics, Geography, Government or History, Elective Mathematics, General Knowledge in Art.

Group B: Introduction to Business Management, Accounting, Business Mathematics and Costing, Graphic Design and Picture Making.

A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Applicants must have FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level, including English Language and Mathematics plus THREE (3) A’ Level passes or equivalents in the TWO (2) Subject

Groups below:

(a) Either all Subjects from Group A or

(b) Two (2) subjects from Group A, and one (1) subject from Group B

GROUP A: Economics, Geography and Government

GROUP B: Mathematics, Statistics, General Knowledge in Art, Government, Accounting and Business Management, Plus a pass in General Paper.

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of submitting the application.

EITHER

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics and a Science Subject. In addition, applicants must show interest in the area of development and planning.

WASSCE/SSSCE credit passes in THREE (3) of the following Elective Subjects: Economics, Geography, Mathematics, General Knowledge in Art and Introduction to Business Management.

Applicants are required to pass qualifying examination and interview.

BSC. HUMAN SETTLEMENT PLANNING
WASSCE/ SSSCE APPLICANTS

Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Geography and Economics, plus One (1) of the following Subjects, Government, Elective Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Graphic Design, General Knowledge in Art, and History.

A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Applicants must have FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level, including English Language, and Mathematics plus THREE (3) A’ Level passes or equivalents in Geography, Economics, and a third Subject from the following: Government, Mathematics, Statistics, General Knowledge in Art, plus a pass in General Paper

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of submitting the application.

EITHER

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language, and Mathematics, Geography, Economics, and a Science Subject. In addition, applicants must show interest in the area of development and planning.

WASSCE/SSSCE credit passes in THREE (3) Core Subjects, (English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science), plus credits in Three (3) Elective Subjects, including Economics, Geography, and a third subject from the following: Mathematics, General Knowledge in Art, and Introduction to Business Management.

Applicants are required to pass qualifying examination and interview.

BSc. LAND ECONOMY
BSc. REAL ESTATE
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

(F) Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Economics, Geography and a third subject relevant to the Land Economy Programme, preferably Accounting, Business Management, Government, Business Mathematics, French, Literature in English, History, Building Construction, Technical Drawing and Mathematics.

(G)Credit passes in THREE (3) elective subjects including Economics, and two (2) other subjects from the following: Elective Mathematics, Geography, Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics, Government, French, Building Construction, Technical Drawing, and General Knowledge in Art.

A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics, plus THREE (3) A’ Level passes, two of which shall be Economics and Geography, at a grade not below C. Preference will be given to a third A’ Level pass in Mathematics, Government or History. Candidates must also pass the General Pa