Accra Technical University, Ghana’s premier technical university, since its inception as a Technical Institute has and continues to offer education in hands-on and competency-based training in diverse fields of engineering and industrial practice.
The University is endowed with skilled experts as lecturers and instructors, competent to impart invaluable knowledge and lessons to students.
ATU in conformity with the mandate of the Technical University Act, 2016 (922) is fuelled by the zeal to achieve greater results and keep up with the global pace of technical development through creativity. Thus, we have over the years adhered to a high sense of quality standards regardless of the vicissitudes of academic trends.
The pillar of the global economy being technology has compelled the institution to adopt thoughtful approaches and tactics to train and transform students to become university products with enviable abilities.
This distinguished effort, spurred by the mission to provide excellent tuition, practical training/ learning and research combined to produce leaders and create solutions, has made ATU the preferred choice for many students.
Accra Technical University is located in the Central Business District of Accra; its strategic position renders it as the only Technical University within the “inner city”. Luckily, we share borders with other noble institutions such as Movenpick and Accra City Hotel (former Novotel) whilst our northern zone is shared with the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the City Campus of the University of Ghana.
The Ghana Assembly Press guards the institution from the south, whilst the Central Police Command, the Ghana Cocoa Board and two Telcos (AirtelTigo and MTN) border us to the West.
The Kotoka International Airport is just a 4 km drive away from our institution, which gives us the advantage of meeting foreign students and visitors hours before their arrival. Our superior location provides wonderful access to transporting visitors and students nationwide.
Accra Technical University Courses/Programmes
Courses offered at the Accra Technical University are the approved programs to be run by technical universities in Ghana. These are programs accredited by the National Accreditation Board and the National Board for Professional and Technician Examinations (NABPTEX).
We have a dedicated page about all the courses offered by Accra Technical University. You may use the link above to access the page.
Accra Technical University Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements are the minimum criteria the school use when accepting a student into the college.
Since the technical universities are under the supervision of the National Board for Professional and Technician Examinations (NABPTEX), the agency in consultation with other stakeholders like the Ghana Education Service set the admission requirements for all technical universities in Ghana.
We have a dedicated page for the admission requirements for students who want to attend Accra Technical University, you can access the admission requirements by using the highlighted link.
Accra Technical University Admission Forms
Admission Form means the form provided by the School for parents/guidance to complete when accepting a place at the School. The admission forms for Accra Technical University can be accessed by visiting our dedicated page.
The page also has other vital information like the price for the various forms on sale, the year of programs available for admission, and a bit of the admission requirements for program-specifics.
Accra Technical University Portal
The admission and student portals accelerate the journey of a potential student until enrolment and graduation. The admission portal simplifies and streamlines the admission process, which is otherwise very long and consists of various stages.
The student portal was created to make it easy for students to easily access the school internet platform to perform some internet-based academic works.
All students and candidates of the University are to create an online account or log in to perform specific academic actions at ease. This portal also links to:
- Course Registration
- Fees Payment
- Result Checking
- Admission List/Status Checking
- Academic Calendar Checking
- Printing of Transcript, etc.
Accra Technical University Admission List
The admission list of Accra Technical University is the list of students who have successfully been offered a place to study in the university. Students who want to apply to this university use its dedicated admission portal to apply.
Successful students who met the admission requirements and the cut-off point of the university are admitted.
The list of successful applicants is published on the school’s website and notice boards. Most often, applicants are sent text messages confirming their acceptance into the institution.
The admission list may be accessed by using our dedicated page for the admission list of Accra Technical University.
Accra Technical University Fees Schedule
The fees schedule of the Accra Technical University is the approved academic fees and other related charges by the University.
However, you may have noticed that some technical universities’ fees may be a bit higher compared to others. This is because there are some extra charges the Universities add to the approved fees.
You may visit our page for the fees schedule to determine the exact fees schedule of Accra Technical University.
Applicants are advised to check the figures well to determine what they need to pay for and vice versa. All fees must be paid into the designated fees collection account of the university.
Accra Technical University Cut Off Points
The Cut Off Point for Technical Universities in Ghana is any grade not more than an aggregate 30. SSSCE/WASSCE applicants with C6 passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are eligible to apply.
Credit passes in three elective subjects (A1-C6) would also be considered in calculating the cut-off points.
So, in effect, three core subjects and three elective subjects would be used to calculate Cut off points for various Technical Universities, which is not more than an aggregate 30.
NB: The Cut Off Points for Accra Technical University are revised on yearly basis. To stay up-to-date, you may visit our dedicated page for the Cut Off Point for Accra Technical University via the highlighted link.
Conclusion
Accra Technical University is one of the best technical universities in Ghana. This page has links to all the important pages about this university.
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