University in Ghana
Cape Coast, Ghana
University profile
Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU), formerly Cape Coast Polytechnic, is a public technical university in Cape Coast, the capital of the Central Region of Ghana. It was established in 1984 as a second cycle institution and trains highly skilled human resource in engineering, applied sciences and technology, applied arts and business in close collaboration with industry and commerce. Under the Technical Universities Act, 2016 (Act 922), as amended in 2018 (Act 974), it is mandated to provide higher education in engineering, applied sciences and arts, and technical and vocational education and training.
The university awards Master of Technology (MTech) degrees, four-year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degrees, BTech top-ups for HND holders, Higher National Diplomas (HND), professional diplomas and two-year diplomas. Programmes run in regular, evening and weekend sessions. MTech programmes are offered in Civil Engineering (with options in Civil Infrastructure and Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Water Engineering and Management) and in Construction Technology and Management.
Academic work is organised in six schools, headed by Deans and divided into eighteen academic departments:
The vision is to be a leading technologically innovative and entrepreneurial technical university with a reputation in green and clean energy technologies. Its core functions are teaching, research and innovation, entrepreneurial skills development, consultancy services and community engagement. The university plans to seek accreditation for Doctor of Technology programmes.
The campus is at Eyifua in the north constituency of the Cape Coast Metropolis. The John Kofi Borsah Library serves the university, and an Open and Distance Learning unit and an e-learning platform support students. Applications from foreign-qualified applicants are referred to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for determination of equivalence and eligibility, and international applicants receive a free application e-voucher.
CCTU supports needy and brilliant students through scholarships and bursaries. Each scheme has its own criteria and application window.
Applicants are generally expected to be enrolled full time, demonstrate financial need or strong academic performance, and provide supporting documents.
These schemes support tuition and living costs for needy students. Consult student affairs notices and the admissions portal for the current call, deadlines and documents.
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View scholarships for Cape Coast Technical University →A good HND (Second Class Lower Division or better) in the required field of study and at least one year of relevant work experience.
Four passes in SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE including English Language and Core Mathematics. Holders of 812/1, NVTI Certificate 1 and 2, or a pass or better in the NVTI, Intermediate dressmaking/Fashion, Certificate II or Technician Certificate may also apply.
At least 25 years old with a birth certificate or other documentary proof of date of birth, proof of secondary school education or equivalent, at least two years of work experience, and a pass in a written entrance examination and an interview. The first 2025/2026 mature entrance examination was scheduled for 18 July 2025.
Applicants with foreign qualifications are referred to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for determination of equivalence and eligibility. The application e-voucher for international applicants is free.
All admissions are through the online admission system. Applicants buy an e-voucher (voucher number and serial), log in, complete the form, upload documents and a passport picture (JPG/JPEG, 50KB to 100KB), then print two copies of the admission page and attach results slips, transcripts and, for mature applicants, a birth certificate. E-vouchers are sold at regional post offices, networked branches of GT Bank, GCB Bank, Zenith Bank, Prudential Bank, CGB Bank and Republic Bank, via the university website, and by short code *772*43#.
E-voucher prices (2025/2026): Master of Technology GH¢200; Bachelor of Technology GH¢150; HND GH¢150; Mature applicants GH¢160; Diploma GH¢140; International applicants free. Applications for 2025/2026 were open until the 2025 WASSCE results were released; 2025 WASSCE candidates could also apply.
Main campus, Eyifua, Cape Coast (north constituency of the Cape Coast Metropolis, Central Region). All six schools are based here: Engineering, Applied Sciences and Technology, Applied Arts, Built and Natural Environment, Business and Management Studies, and Graduate Studies and Research.
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