Takoradi Technical University Admission Requirements

A. FACULTY OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
HND/DIPLOMA HOLDERS
Applicants must possess, at least, HND 2^nd Class (Lower Division) certificates in Graphics, Fashion, Textiles, Sculpture, Ceramics and Painting from any recognized University/Polytechnic. Candidates with equivalent qualifications/certificates can seek clarification from the Admissions Office. Working experience will be an added advantage.
SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
(i) SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS

·SSSCE Candidates: Applicants must have six (6) passes (A-D) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics and, at least, three (3) elective passes relevant to applicant’s area of specialization.
·WASSCE Candidates: Applicants must have six (6) passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics and must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes relevant to the area of specialization.

(ii) ADVANCE PAINTING AND DECORATION CERTIFICATE APPLICANTS

Applicants with Advanced P&D and SSSCE/WASSCE certificate with passes in English Language and Mathematics can also apply.
Intermediate P&D Certificate and SSSCE/WASSCE certificate with passes in English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) Arts electives with aggregate not exceeding 28.

(iii) GCE ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
Applicants must have five (5) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level passes in English Language, Mathematics and any subject plus three (3) ‘A’ Level passes.

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS
Applicants must have passes in two core subjects (English Language and Mathematics) and two electives in relevant areas of specialization OR NVTI Grade I and II and, at least, one year relevant practical experience.

TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TRAINING (TVET) PROGRAMMES
SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Certificate in Fashion Design and Technology
The programme is designed for the following group of people:
Practicing Seamstresses/Tailors, Graduated Apprentices, Apprentices, JHS/SHS Leavers, Entrepreneurs in the Fashion Industry and professionals with interest in learning Fashion.
Painting and Decorating Advanced
SSSCE/WASSCE: Passes in either English or Mathematics and two relevant electives.
Certificate in Ceramics
Applicants with 2 years working experience in the Ceramics, Basketry, Bead Making, Leatherworks, Sculpture and Graphic Design are eligible to apply.

Applicants must possess Four (4) passes in GCE ‘O’ Level including English Language.
Applicants with SSSCE/ WASSCE certificate can apply.
Applicants with NVTI Certificates in printing or any Art-related discipline can also apply.

B. FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY TOP-UP PROGRAMMES (WEEKENDS)

Bachelor of Technology in Tourism Management
Bachelor of Technology in Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Technology in Applied Statistics (Accredited Programme of Kumasi Technical University)

– Environmental Statistics Option
– Financial Statistics Option
– Health Statistics Option
SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
HND/DIPLOMA HOLDERS
Applicants must possess, at least, HND 2^nd Class (Lower Division) certificates in Tourism, Hospitality, Mathematics & Statistics, ICT, Marketing, Fashion Design and Commercial Arts from any recognized University/Polytechnic. Candidates with equivalent qualifications/certificates can seek clarification from the Admissions Office. Working experience will be an added advantage.

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
(i) SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS

SSSCE Candidates: Applicants with six (6) passes (A-D) in all subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and, at least, three (3) elective passes relevant to the area of specialization can apply.
WASSCE Candidates: Applicants with six (6) passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics and must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes relevant to the area of specialization are also eligible to apply.

(ii) GCE ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
Applicants must have Six (6) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus two (2) passes in Physics, Additional Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture Science, History, Geography, CRS, Economics, Government, Commerce and Literature in English.
(iii) LABORATORY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE APPLICANTS

Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience; and
Applicants with Laboratory Technician Certificate must pass a written entrance examination in English Language and Mathematics and must pass an interview to be conducted by the University.

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

SSSCE/WASSCE: Passes in Four (4) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, plus two elective subjects.
GCE ‘O’ Level: Passes in Four (4) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, Additional Mathematics or Physics.
Candidates applying for the Diploma in Tourism Management must have at least one (1) year working experience in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry.
University and Polytechnic graduates and professionals can apply for the Diploma in Website Design and Management.

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Science Laboratory Technician Part 1

SSSCE/WASSCE: Applicants must have passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.

Pre-HND in Statistics

Applicants must have four (4) passes in SSSCE/WASSCE, including Mathematics and English language.

Certificate in Tour Guiding

Applicants must have 2 years working experience in the Tourism and Hospitality industry.

Certificates in Event Management and Catering

Applicants who possess SSSCE, WASSCE, Pre HND and professionals in related fields can apply. Applicants with NVTI Grade I and II and, at least, one year relevant practical experience are also eligible to apply.

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
HND/DIPLOMA HOLDERS

Applicants must possess, at least, HND 2^nd Class (Lower Division) certificates in Accountancy, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply and Secretaryship and Management Studies from any recognized University/Polytechnic. Candidates with equivalent qualifications/certificates can seek clarification from the Admissions Office. Working experience will be an added advantage.
Advanced Diploma in Computerized Accounting: HOLDERSs of Advanced Diploma in Computerized Accounting or Equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution can apply.
ICAG, ACCA, CIMA: Applicants with passes in level 2/8 or higher of ICAG, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent are also eligible to apply.

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
(i) SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS

SSSCE Candidates: Applicants must have six (6) passes (A-D) in all subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and, at least, three (3) elective passes relevant to their area of specialization.
WASSCE Candidates: Applicants must have six passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics and must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes relevant to their area of specialization.

(ii) GCE ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
Applicants must have five (5) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level passes in English Language, Mathematics and any subject plus three (3) ‘A’ Level passes.

(iii) DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES APPLICANTS

Applicants must possess a DBS Certificate and five (5) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level passes OR four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes including English Language and Mathematics.

(iv) ADVANCE BUSINESS CERTIFICATE OR (RSA III) APPLICANTS
Applicants must have three passes in RSA III plus any of the following:

Five (5) RSA II, including English Language and Mathematics;
Five (5) credits at GCE ‘O’ Level, including English Language and Mathematics; OR
Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes, including English Language and Mathematics.

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes, comprising two core subjects (English Language and Mathematics ANDtwo relevant elective subjects OR
Four (4) GCE ‘O’ Level passes, including English Language & Mathematics OR

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Ghana Commercial Examination (GCE) Stage II (formerly RSA II) with passes in four (4) relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Certificate in Business Studies
Applicants must have three (3) GCE ‘O’ Level passes, including English Language & Mathematics OR General Business Certificate (formerly RSA II) with passes in two (2) relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics OR three (3) SSSCE/WASSCE passes comprising two core subjects (English Language and Mathematics and one (1) relevant elective subject.

Bachelor of Technology in Telecommunication Engineering (Accredited Programme of Koforidua Technical University)

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
HND/DIPLOMA HOLDERS

Applicants must have, at least, HND 2^nd Class (Lower Division) certificates in Civil Eng., Building Tech., Electrical/Electronic Eng., Interior Design and Mechanical Eng. (Plant, Auto, Production, Ref. & Air-Conditioning Options) from any recognized University/Polytechnic. Candidates with equivalent qualifications/certificates can seek clarification from the Admissions Office. Working experience will be an added advantage.

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
(i) SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS

SSSCE Candidates: Applicants must possess six (6) passes (A-D) in all subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and at least three (3) elective passes which must be relevant to their area of specialization.
WASSCE Candidates: Applicants must possess six (6) passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics and must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes relevant to their area of specialization.

(ii) GCE ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
Applicants must have five (5) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus two (2) GCE ‘A’ Level passes in Physics, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Technical Drawing or Agricultural Science.

(iii) TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE APPLICANTS

Applicants with passes in Electrical Engineering Technician (EET) EET III & II, MET III & III and MVT III & II Certificates are also eligible to apply.

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Electrical Engineering Technician (EET I )

Applicants must have four (4) passes in General Engineering Examination: Electrical Installation Work Certificate. Telecommunication Technician Part II, OR five GCE ‘O’ Level passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Applied Electricity or Basic Electronics OR four (4) passes in (including Mathematics and English Language) in the SSSCE or WASSCE examination.

Motor Vehicle Technician (MVT I)

Applicants must have passes in all three (3) components in Intermediate Automobile Engineering or passes in four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE subjects, including English Language and Mathematics or Elective Mathematics AND any two relevant elective subjects or any recognized professional certificate.

Mechanical Engineering Technician (MET I)

Applicants must have passes in all (3) components in Intermediate Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Craft Practices), or passes in four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE including English and Mathematics or Elective Mathematics, or any two (2) passes in relevant elective subjects.

EET II, MET II and MVT II

Applicant(s) must have EET I, MET I and MVT I in relevant areas of specialization.

Welding Advanced

Craft certificate in Welding OR 4 passes in WASSCE/SSCE including Mathematics and English language

SIX MONTHS BRIDGING COURSE FOR TECHNICIAN III GRADUATES
Applicants with Technician III certificate in all the TVET programmes run in the Faculty of Engineering (Electrical Engineering Technician (EET III), Motor Vehicle Technician (MVT III) Mechanical Engineering Technician (MET III) and Welding Advanced are eligible to apply for the bridge course. Successful candidate after completing the 6 months course will be automatically enrolled in the Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) degree programme.
E. FACULTY OF BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY TOP-UP PROGRAMMES (WEEKENDS)

Bachelor of Technology in Building Technology (Accredited Programme of Kumasi Technical University)

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
HND/DIPLOMA HOLDERS

Applicants must possess, at least, HND 2^nd Class (Lower Division) certificate in Building Technology and Interior Design from any recognized University/Polytechnic. Candidates with equivalent qualifications/certificates can seek clarification from the Admissions Office. Working experience will be an added advantage.

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
(i) SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS

SSSCE Candidates: Applicants must have obtained six (6) passes (A-D) in all subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and, at least, three (3) elective passes must be relevant to their area of specialization.
WASSCE Candidates: Applicants must have obtained six (6) passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of their passes relevant to the area of specialization.

(ii) GCE ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
Applicants must have five (5) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus two (2) passes in Physics, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Technical Drawing or Agricultural Science, History, Geography, Economics, Government, Commerce and Literature in English.
(iii) TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE APPLICANTS

CTC II applicants must have five (5) SSSCE/WASSCE passes.
Applicants with Intermediate Craftsmanship plus English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science can apply for the Interior Design & Technology programme.

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS
Applicants must have Six SSSCE (A-E) OR WASSCE (A1-E8) passes in all subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and, at least, three (3) elective passes which must be relevant to their area of specialization.

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PhD HOLDERSs, Master’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degrees, HND, SSSCE, WASSCE, ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels, DBS, RSA, GBCE, ABCE Etc.
For further enquiries on the professional programmes, please call 0243443022, 0500350958, 0244739087 and 0246830083.
SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Prospective applicants must have a minimum of SSSCE, WASSCE, Part I of GES Technical and Vocational Training certificates or its equivalent. Applicants with certificates in EET I, II & III, MET I, II & III and MVT I, II &III may also apply. Two years working experience will be an added advantage.
For further enquiries on the Oil and Gas Courses, please call 0244796897 or 0505088851.
ACCESS PROGRAMME FOR TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL APPLICANTS
The above-named programme has been designed to provide opportunity to students with Technical/Vocational and science educational background to pursue a one-year Access Course in English Language, Mathematics and Science.

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess a minimum qualification of G.E.S. Technical Exams Unit’s Certificate /Intermediate or its equivalent.
SSSCE/WASSCE Science students with passes are eligible to apply.

NOTE: Successful candidates after the Access Programmes can apply for any of the HND programmes offered in the University.
MATURE APPLICANTS
Mature applicants into all HND programmes must satisfy the following:

Candidates must be 25 years of age at the time of the submission of the application form.
Candidates must have, at least, four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes or four (4) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level passes, including English Language and Mathematics, plus experience in relevant area of study.
All mature applicants in addition must pass a written examination in the relevant subject area and an interview session.

SPECIAL ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

Applicants with Technician I or II certificates who seek to enroll with the Faculty of Engineering but are without English Language and Mathematics must also pass English Language and Mathematics Examinations to be administered by the University before gaining admission.

Stenography and Senior Stenography holders without English Language and Mathematics must also pass English Language and Mathematics Examinations to be administered by the University before gaining admission.

General Business Certificate (GBC) holders without English Language and Mathematics must also pass English Language and Mathematics Examinations to be administered by the University before gaining admission.

All special entrance applicants in addition must pass a written examination in the relevant subject area and an interview session.

MATURE CANDIDATES ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
Mature and Special applicants entrance examinations and interview will be held at Takoradi Technical University main campus. Please come along with birth certificates.
NOTE: All mature and special applicants will be expected to pay an additional on or before the day of the entrance examination at the University Campus. The amount will cover the cost of the entrance examinations.