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Accra Technical University Releases Admissions

Accra  Technical University (ATU) is a university of global excellence in competency-based and practice-oriented training in applied research and technology transfer. Accra Technical University (ATU) believes in education and training that develops the competencies and skills of our students to make them relevant to the industry and competitive in the job market. Admission forms for Accra Technical University for the 2023/2024 academic year are out now and qualified applicants are to apply and check their admissions requirements here.

Accra Technical University (ATU) Admission Requirements

Admission forms for Accra Technical University for the 2023/2024 academic year are out now and qualified applicants are to apply. Here are the following admission requirements ;

  • WASSCE Holders: CREDIT PASSES (Al -C6) in Six (6)subjects comprising Three (3) Core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics, and Three (3) Elective subjects relevant to the course of study.
  • SSSCE Holders: PASSES (A-D) in SIX (6) subjects comprising Three(3) Core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics, and Three (3) Elective subjects relevant to the course of study.

NOTE: Candidates awaiting the MAY/JUNE, WASSCE and NABPTEX RESULTS can also apply.

  • The general requirement for GCE Applicants admission to Accra Technical University (ATU) is as follows:
  1. have passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better).
  2. have credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics, a science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for science students)

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  • Accra Technical University Advanced Business Certificate Examination Admission Requirements;

1. have passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better).

2. have credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, mathematics, Integrated science or              Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination.

  • Accra Technical University Technical and Vocational Education and Training, TVET Admission Requirements;

The general requirement for TVET Applicants admission to the ATU is as follows:

  1. Possess Certificate Il in three (3) relevant trade areas awarded by TEU, NVTl, City & Guilds and other authorized awarding bodies in addition to NABPTEX Certificate Il in lieu of passes in English and Mathematics.
  2. Have NABPTEX certificate Il in relevant trade areas in addition to three (3) credit passes in WASSCE/SSSCE core subjects including English and Mathematics.
  3. Posses a National Certificate Il qualification in Competency Based Training (CBT) in a relevant trade area awarded by TEU on the National TVET Qualification Framework (NTVETQF).

 

  • Accra Technical University Foreign Students Admission Requirements:

The general requirement for Foreign Students’ admission to Accra Technical University is as follows:

All foreign qualifications should be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to Teacher Education Institutions in Ghana.

It should be noted that the American SAT, TOEFL etc. cannot in themselves be acceptable as entry qualifications into Ghanaian tertiary educational institutions.

Where to Buy Accra Technical University Admission Forms 2022

Ghanaian applicants can now purchase ATU University admission application vouchers via USSD which can be done directly from their phones. All you need is to dial *389* 288# and follow all procedures.

The Accra Technical University, ATU has released the list of accredited vendors for applicants to pay in their application fee. E-vouchers for online application are up for sale at the following banks:

  • Access Bank
  • Ecobank
  • Republic Bank
  • Agricultural Development Bank
  • Ghana Commercial Bank
  • Zenith Bank
  • Universal Merchant Bank
  • Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG)
  • Prudential Bank
  • Fidelity Bank
  • Ghana Post Offices
  • International Students Should use Visa Card

Courses Offered At Accra Technical University (ATU)

Higher National Diploma (HND) Courses

  • HND Science Lab Technology
  • HND Fashion Design and Textiles
  • HND Computer Science
  • HND Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management
  • HND Accountancy Studies
  • HND Marketing
  • HND Purchasing & Supply
  • HND Secretarial and Management Studies.
  • HND Bilingual Secretaryship and Management
  • HND Civil Engineering

Bachelor Of Technology (BTECH) Courses Offered At Accra Technical University

  • BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
  • BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY CIVIL ENGINEERING
  • BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN FASHION DESIGN AND TEXTILES
  • BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Departments Under Accra Technical University

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY
The present system of accountancy education is partially deficient in adequate provisions for diverse cadres of accounting personnel needed for developing economies. This programme is targeted at producing more qualified sub-professionals to assist professionally qualified accountants in the industry.
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
The building industry is one of the fast-growing sectors in Ghana. This is due to the fact that Ghana is still a developing country with an increasing human population. This requires adequate training of middle-level supervisory personnel to bridge the gap between the top management functions and the operative functions in the construction industry.
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
The construction needs of Ghana for the improvement of her infrastructural capacity are enormous. This programme provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills through training and practical work.
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
In order for Ghana to become a middle-income country by the year 2020, the allocation of specific manpower in specific fields needs to be effected. An important factor in developing technologies in this country is having the required expertise in Computer Science. This HND programme in Computer Science aims to produce graduates with a combination of disciplines in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Programming and Computer Engineering.
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
We are in a technology age where machines and electronic gadgets have become indispensable working tools. Thus, requiring expertise in the effective management and operations of these machines for high organisational productivity. This programme encompasses relevant theories and practical work for students that are needed by organisations.
DEPARTMENT OF HOTEL, CATERING AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT
The hospitality industry is a large service-oriented one the world over. This requires high professionalism on the part of service providers in order to survive in the competitive market. This department is committed to offering quality training for its products that will give them a competitive urge in the job market, and in turn, service the industry with the needed human resource.
DEPARTMENT OF FURNITURE DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
The wood processing industry in Ghana has not been able to measure up to international standards for a huge export of Ghanaian-made furniture products to the international market. Thus, the Higher National Diploma (HND) and Pre-HND programmes in Furniture Design and Production were developed to train people with the requisite skills needed to master the furniture industry in Ghana.
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING
The Marketing programme is specifically designed to train specialized Marketing diploma holders for the various identifiable sectors of the economy – ministries, commerce, service and manufacturing industry.
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
There is an ever-increasing awareness of the fact that statisticians are critically needed in both developed and developing countries.  Their role is to collect, collate, process, analyse and disseminate data, and to address the challenging developmental programmes and processes. This is because the decision-making needed to accelerate development is greatly dependent on empirical data.  Such data is needed to facilitate the crucial task of planning programmes designed to improve human welfare.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
The demand for commensurate manpower for the growing industries in Ghana and other developing countries has increased significantly over the last few years. This programme entails an electric approach to solving engineering problems using empirical methods including computer applications.
DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND SUPPLY

The quest and call for commensurate manpower for the growing Procurement and Supply chain industry in Ghana and other developing countries have increased significantly over the last few years.

Here in Ghana, in particular, the problem of inappropriate procurement, logistics and ultimately Supply Chain Management professional capacity to implement the Public Procurement Act of 2003(Act 663) is very seriously being tackled.

The Department of Purchasing and Supply has been at the forefront in dealing with these issues for over a decade now. The Department has made some very important strides and still working very hard to improve upon the situation.

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Current trends in industrial and economic developments throughout the world demand corresponding evolutionary changes in our educational and training programmes. The wheels of technology are moving faster than one can really imagine. With the rapid advancements in the field of Science and Technology, the need has risen to train or retrain our technicians to meet current demands and challenges. The programme involves the study of sciences in the applied form – clinical and the industrial sector
DEPARTMENT OF SECRETARYSHIP AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

The demand for secretarial services in both private and public sectors is enormous. This programme is purposely fashioned to address industry needs by equipping students with relevant knowledge in Secretarial and Management Studies.

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Schools Under Accra Technical University

SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND ARTS

In line with government policy to drive innovation and technology for accelerated development, the School whose aim is to train both young people and older workers returning to school for continuous professional development in the areas of applied sciences and technology has taken this challenge in providing conducive learning, teaching and research environment.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

The Business School is an amalgamation of five departments. These include the Department of Accountancy, the Department of Marketing, the Department of Purchasing and Supply, the Department of Secretaryship, and Management Studies, and the Department of Languages and Liberal Studies.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

The Engineering School has five departments under it. These are the departments of Building Technology, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Civil Engineering, and Furniture Design and Production. The School is focused on servicing the nation’s industry needs of specialist technicians for its development.

 

Cost Of Accra Technical University Online Admission Forms

  1. Bachelor of Technology (BTech) –              GH₵ 190.00
  2. HND                                                        –              GH₵ 190.00
  3. Mature Applicants                             –              GH₵ 190.00
  4. Non-HND                                              –              GH₵ 190.00
  5. Pre-HND                                               –              GH₵ 190.00
  6. Language Proficiency                      –              GH₵ 100.00
  7. International Applicants                –                Free

How to Apply For Accra Technical University (ATU) Admission Forms

ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AN E-VOUCHER (LOGIN DETAILS);

  1. a) DIAL THE SHORTCODE *389* 288# AND FOLLOW THE PROMPT TO PAY AND RECEIVE YOUR E-VOUCHER BY SMS (ALL NETWORKS).
  2. b) AT ANY BANK OF AFRICA, FIDELITY BANK OR ACCESS BANK BRANCH
  3. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SHOULD SEND AN EMAIL TO [email protected] THE APPLICATION VOUCHER WILL BE GENERATED AND SENT BACK IN RESPONSE TO THE EMAIL.
  4. LOG ON TO THE ADMISSIONS SYSTEM AT https://application.atu.edu.gh/WITH THE E-VOUCHER NUMBER AND PIN FOR THE 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR ADMISSIONS.
  5. FOLLOW THE STEPS ON THE ONLINE ADMISSIONS SYSTEM TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION.
  6. SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION ONLINE AND KEEP A COPY OF THE SUMMARY PAGE FOR PERSONAL REFERENCE.

 

MATURE APPLICANTS ARE TO NOTE THAT:

THE COST OF TUITION (CLASSES) AND THE MATURE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION IS GH₵ 400.00

ELIGIBLE MATURE APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY THE SUM OF GH₵ 190.00 AND GH₵400.00 RESPECTIVELY AT ANY BANK OF AFRICA OR FIDELITY BANK BRANCH, COVERING THE COST OF THE APPLICATION FORM, TUITION (CLASSES) AND MATURE ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS.

ORIENTATION AND TUITION (CLASSES) FOR MATURE ENTRANCE EXAMS WILL BE COMMUNICATED SOON.

For more information on admissions, please visit our website www.atu.edu.gh OR email us at [email protected] OR chat on University official Facebook page ATUXpress; For calls (+233544368159) and WhatsApp (+233543264917)

Application Forms Closing Date For Accra Technical University

  • Direct Applicants: 15th July
  • Mature Applicants: 29th May
  • Post-Diploma Applicants: 15th July
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  2. Can I offer Electrical engineering without technical drawing. Here are the electives Applied Electrical, Elective Maths, Elective Physics and Elective Chemistry

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