ATU Degree Courses and admission requirements. Explore a list of undergraduate programs offered at the Accra Technical University and the admission requirements for each program respectively.
ATU Degree Courses and cut off points
Below are the courses offered at Accra Technical University and the cut-off points respectively.
B.Tech Medical Laboratory Science
Applicants looking to apply for undergraduate admission to B.Tech Medical Laboratory at the Accra Technical University must meet the following admission requirements.
WASSCE Applicants
Applicants with a minimum grade of C6 or better in three (3) core subjects i.e. English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science as well as in any three (3) of the following elective subjects namely: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Elective Mathematics will be admitted to level 100 of the BTech Medical Laboratory Science Programme.
SSSCE Applicants
Applicants with a minimum grade of D or better in three (3) core subjects i.e. English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science as well as in any three (3) of the following elective subjects namely: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Elective Mathematics will be admitted to Level 100 of the BTech Medical Laboratory Science Programme.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Applicants
Applicants with passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better) in addition to having credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject for Science students will be admitted to level 100 of the B.Tech Medical Laboratory Science Programme.
Mature Applicant
The mature applicant must:
- Be at least 25 years old by 30th September 2023.
- Show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least 5 years old at the time of application;
- Provide an introductory letter from employer or show any other proof of employment in the health sector for 2 years or more;
- Have post-secondary school training in laboratory science or allied health science.
- Pass mature students’ entrance examinations.
International Applicants
International applicants may be admitted on the basis of qualifications from their home countries for which equivalence shall be determined by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) of Ghana and submitted to the University. Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries. International applicants are also requested to acquire Non-Citizen Ghana card as a pre-requisite for offer of admission. International applicants who fail to provide evidence of having acquired this card will not have their applications processed.
B.Tech Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Applicants looking to apply for undergraduate admission to B.Tech Electrical/Electronic Engineering at the Accra Technical University must meet the following admission requirements.
WASSCE Applicants
Applicants with a minimum grade of C6 or better in three (3) core subjects i.e. English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science as well as in any three (3) of the following elective subjects namely: Applied Electricity, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics and Technical Drawing.
SSSCE Applicants
Applicants with a minimum grade of D or better in three (3) core subjects i.e. English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science as well as in any three (3) of the following elective subjects namely: Applied Electricity, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics and Technical Drawing.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Applicants
Applicants with passes in three (3) subjects including Mathematics and Physics. A pass in Chemistry will be an advantage, at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better in addition to having credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English, Mathematics and a Science subject.
Technician Applicants
- Credit passes in EET Part One certificate plus EET II certificates
OR
- Credit Pass in Ordinary Technician Diploma
OR
- Credit Passes in City and Guilds Technician Certificate and Technician Diploma plus Advance Technician Diploma Certificate
OR
- Credit Passes in EET I Certificate plus credit passes in SSSCE/WASSCE English Language and Core Mathematics and Integrated Science
Mature Applicant
The mature applicant must:
- Be at least 25 years old by 30th September 2023.
- Show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least 5 years old at the time of application;
- In addition, applicants must pass the Mature Entrance Examinations to be conducted in English Language, Mathematics, and General Knowledge in Electrical and Electronic.
- The mature candidate must have relevant working experience in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and related subjects.
International Applicants
International applicants may be admitted on the basis of qualifications from their home countries for which equivalence shall be determined by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) of Ghana and submitted to the University. Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries. International applicants are also requested to acquire Non-Citizen Ghana card as a pre-requisite for offer of admission. International applicants who fail to provide evidence of having acquired this card will not have their applications processed.
B.Tech Water and Sanitation Engineering
Applicants looking to apply for undergraduate admission to B.Tech Water and Sanitation Engineering at the Accra Technical University must meet the following admission requirements.
WASSCE Applicants
Applicants with a minimum grade of C6 or better in three (3) core subjects i.e. English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science as well as in any three (3) of the following elective subjects namely: Chemistry, Biology, Elective Mathematics and Physics.
SSSCE Applicants
Applicants with a minimum grade of D or better in three (3) core subjects i.e. English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science as well as in any three (3) of the following elective subjects namely: Chemistry, Biology, Elective Mathematics and Physics.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Applicants
Applicants with passes in three (3) subjects including Mathematics/Biology, Physics and Chemistry at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better in addition to having credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English, Mathematics and a Science subject.
Technician Applicants
Technician Applicants with CTC III certificate (old or new scheme).
Diploma Holders
Holders of KNUST Diploma in Civil Engineering with one-year relevant working experience will be offered unconditional admission into the programme.
Mature Candidates
The mature applicant must:
- Be at least 25 years old by 30th September 2023.
- Show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date
- which is at least 5 years old at the time of application;
- In addition, applicants must pass the Mature Entrance Examinations to be conducted in English Language, Mathematics, General Knowledge.
- Mature candidates should have worked in a relevant Water and Sanitation Industry.
International Applicants
International applicants may be admitted on the basis of qualifications from their home countries for which equivalence shall be determined by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) of Ghana and submitted to the University. Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries. International applicants are also requested to acquire Non-Citizen Ghana card as a pre-requisite for offer of admission. International applicants who fail to provide evidence of having acquired this card will not have their applications processed.
B.Tech CYBER SECURITY
WASSCE Applicants
Applicants with a minimum grade of C6 or better in three (3) core subjects i.e. English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science as well as in any three (3) of the following elective subjects namely: Elective Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. For non-science students, Grade C6 or better in Elective Mathematics and/or Elective ICT is required.
SSSCE Applicants
Applicants with a minimum grade of D or better in three (3) core subjects i.e. English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and Grade D or better in 3 elective subjects in General Science (Elective Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry). For non-science students, Grade D or better in elective mathematics and/or elective ICT is required.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level
Applicants with passes in three (3) subjects including Mathematics/Biology, Physics and Chemistry at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better in addition to having credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English, Mathematics and a Science subject.
ABCE Applicants
A minimum of three (3) passes one (1) of which should be grade D or better in Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) in Information Technology (WAEC) plus four (4) GBCE credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Science.
Diploma Applicants
A two-year Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized higher institution.
Mature Applicants
The mature applicant must:
- Be at least 25 years old by 30th September, 2021.
- Show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least 5 years old at the time of application;
- In addition, applicants must pass the Mature Entrance Examinations to be conducted in English Language, Mathematics, General Knowledge.
- Have reasonable education and work experience in the areas of Cyber Security, Computer Science, and Information Technology or any other relevant area.
- Holders of Teachers’ Post-Secondary School Certificate (3 years) would be required to apply as Mature Candidates.
International Applicants
International applicants may be admitted on the basis of qualifications from their home countries for which equivalence shall be determined by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) of Ghana and submitted to the University. Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries. International applicants are also requested to acquire Non-Citizen Ghana card as a pre-requisite for offer of admission. International applicants who fail to provide evidence of having acquired this card will not have their applications processed.
B.Tech Interior Design and Technology
WASSCE Applicants
Applicants with a minimum grade of C6 or better in three (3) core subjects i.e. English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science as well as in any three (3) elective subjects.
SSSCE Applicants
Applicants with a minimum grade of D or better in three (3) core subjects i.e. English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and grade D or better in any three (3) elective subjects.
GCE ‘A’ Level Applicants
Five (5) GCE ‘O” Level credits including English Language and Mathematics in addition to three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes one (1) of which should be grade D or better.
Technician Applicants
- Credit Passes CTC I certificate plus CTC II certificates
OR
- Credit Pass in Ordinary Technician Diploma
OR
- Credit Passes in City and Guilds Technician Certificate and Technician Diploma plus Advance Technician Diploma Certificate
OR
- Credit Passes in CTC I Certificate plus credit passes in SSSCE/WASSCE English Language and Core Mathematics and Integrated Science.
International Applicants
International applicants may be admitted on the basis of qualifications from their home countries for which equivalence shall be determined by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) of Ghana and submitted to the University. Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries. International applicants are also requested to acquire Non-Citizen Ghana card as a pre-requisite for offer of admission. International applicants who fail to provide evidence of having acquired this card will not have their applications processed.
Accounting and Finance Analytics
WASSCE Applicants
Applicants with a minimum grade of C6 or better in three (3) core subjects i.e. English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science/Social Studies/Life Skills as well as in any three (3) elective subjects.
SSSCE Applicants
Applicants with a minimum grade of D or better in three (3) core subjects i.e. English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science/Social Studies/Life Skills and grade D or better in any three (3) elective subjects.
GCE ‘A’ Level Applicants
Five (5) GCE ‘O” Level credits including English Language and Mathematics and a Science Subject in addition to Three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes two (2) of which should be grade C or better. A pass in General Paper is an advantage.
DBS Applicants
Applicants must have credit passes in dbs subjects.
AND
FOUR (5) GCE ‘O’ Level / GBCE / SSSCE / WASSCE credits including English Language and Mathematics.
Ghana Commercial Examination (ABCE Applicants)
Applicants must have three (3) credit passes in rsa iii/ABCE. Two (2) of the passes must be D or better.
and
Five (5) GBCE or Five (5) GCE ‘O’ LEVEL/SSSCE/WASSCE credits including English Language and Mathematics and a Science Subject. .
Other Applicants
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Accountancy plus four (4) GCE ‘O’ Level / GBCE / SSSCE / WASSCE credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
or
Ghana Accounting Technician (GAT) with a minimum of Part I plus four (4) GCE ‘O’ Level / GBCE / SSSCE / WASSCE credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
OR
Level I of ACCA or ICA (Gh.) plus Four (4) GCE ‘O’ Level / GBCE / SSSCE / WASSCE credits including English Language and Mathematics.
Mature Applicants
The mature applicant must:
- Be at least 25 years old by 30th September 2023.
- Show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least 5 years old at the time of application;
- In addition, applicants must pass the Mature Entrance Examinations to be conducted in English Language, Mathematics, General Knowledge.
- Holders of Teachers’ Post-Secondary School Certificate (3 years) would be required to apply as Mature Candidates.
International Applicants
International applicants may be admitted on the basis of qualifications from their home countries for which equivalence shall be determined by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) of Ghana and submitted to the University. Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries. International applicants are also requested to acquire Non-Citizen Ghana card as a pre-requisite for offer of admission. International applicants who fail to provide evidence of having acquired this card will not have their applications processed.
Logistic and Transport Management
WASSCE Applicants
WASSCE who have credits (A1- C6) in the following Three (3) credits in the following core courses: English Language, Mathematics and integrated Science or Social Studies plus credits (A1-C6) in Three (3) elective subjects with an aggregate of 36 or better in the relevant Area of Study.
SSSCE Applicants
SSSCE Holders who have credits (A-D) in the following three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies plus credits (A-D) in Three Elective Subjects with an Aggregate Score of 36 or better in the relevant Area of Study
General Business Certificate (GBCE) Applicants
GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE (GBCE) Holders who possess passes in three (3) compulsory Subjects including English Language and passes in any three (3) elective subjects.
ADVANCED LEVEL Holders with credits in at least Five (5) subjects at the GCE ‘O’ Level (or its equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics, plus at least two passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level obtained in Five (5) years and above.
Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Applicants
ADVANCED BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (ABCE) Holders with passes in three (3) compulsory Subjects plus three (3) optional subjects relevant to the Programme of Study,
Applicants with Stage I of ACCA, ICA, Associate of Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB), Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) with credits at WASSCE/SSSCE in Three (3) Core Subjects and credits in Three (3) Elective Subjects or Six (6) credits at GBCE or ABCE or GCE O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics.
Mature Applicants
MATURE STUDENTS who have attained the age of 25 years or above at the time of application and have passed in three (3) GCE ‘O Level and WASSCE/SSSCE in addition to passing an Entrance Examination and /or Interview.
HND Purchasing and Supply will start from level 300, HND from other Disciplines should have not less than a Second class lower to start from Level 200.
CIPS certificate will start Level 100, Foundation and Advanced Certificate will start in the Level 200. A chartered Member will start from level 300.
CILT certificate will start level 200, DILT will start level 300, ADILT starts from level 400
ADVANCED DIPLOMA from the School of Ordnance will start from level 300 and
DIPLOMA holders from School of ordnance will start at level 200 and Certificate and Advance certificate holders will start at level 100.
International Applicants
International applicants may be admitted on the basis of qualifications from their home countries for which equivalence shall be determined by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) of Ghana and submitted to the University. Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries. International applicants are also requested to acquire Non-Citizen Ghana card as a pre-requisite for offer of admission. International applicants who fail to provide evidence of having acquired this card will not have their applications processed.
