University in Ghana
Sunyani, Ghana
University profile
The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) is a public university in Ghana established by Act 830 of 2011, with a mandate to provide leadership in the management of energy and natural resources and to be a centre of excellence in these areas. Its programmes and research are interdisciplinary, combining economics, law and policy, management, science, technology and engineering with the social and political issues around energy and natural resources. Its motto is Knowledge, Integrity, Impact.
UENR operates three campuses, at Sunyani, Nsoatre and Dormaa Ahenkro. The Sunyani campus, about 85 acres, hosts the School of Sciences, the School of Natural Resources, the School of Graduate Studies, the main administration and the University Library. The School of Engineering is planned for the Nsoatre campus (about 2,000 acres), and the Schools of Agriculture and Technology and of Geosciences for about 2,000 acres at Dormaa. Field training stations are located at Mim, Bronsankoro and Kyeraa for agriculture and forest resources students, and at Bui for engineering students.
The university is organised into nine schools: Engineering, Energy, Sciences, Geosciences, Agriculture and Technology, Natural Resources, Arts and Social Sciences, Graduate Studies, and Mines and Built Environment. Programmes include BSc degrees in engineering (mechanical, electrical and electronic, computer, civil, environmental, agricultural, renewable energy, petroleum), natural resources management, fire, safety and disaster management, hospitality management, chemistry, biochemistry, computer science, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, nursing, medical laboratory science, information technology, agribusiness, agriculture, food technology, geoinformation science, geomatics, climate science, accounting, economics, sustainable land management and sustainable mining, together with two-year diplomas and MSc, MPhil, MBA and PhD programmes.
Student life includes a range of associations, among them the Ghana Institute of Engineering UENR chapter, department-based student associations (for example in mechanical, civil, electrical, nursing, natural resources, fisheries, agribusiness and hospitality), the Entrepreneurship Students Association and an International Students Association. International applicants may apply with recognised qualifications, and must have their certificates evaluated by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
Sponsored by Baidoo Hostels, an initiative of Dr. Anthony Baidoo and Mrs. Ellen Baidoo of the university. Applicants need a minimum GPA of 3.0 and genuine financial need; applications opened in June 2025, shortlisted candidates are interviewed, and awards range from GHC 1,000 to GHC 4,500. For 2025/2026, 35 students were selected from over 200 applicants; 105 students have benefited since inception.
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation has awarded scholarships to UENR undergraduate and postgraduate students after a call for applications and a selection process; 80 students were reported as beneficiaries in one award round.
The School of Mines and Built Environment has announced plans, with the Association of Women in Mining, for a scholarship scheme for female students of mining programmes.
Other awards such as Erasmus exchange scholarships are announced through the university news pages. See Baidoo Scholarship.
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GBCE applicants need credit passes (A-D) in six subjects, including English and Mathematics plus three relevant electives. ABCE applicants need the full ABCE Diploma plus credit passes in five subjects at GBCE, SSSCE or WASSCE level including English, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, and two relevant optional subjects. GCE A Level applicants need passes in three A Level subjects (at least one at Grade D or better) and Grade 6 credits in five O Level subjects including English and Mathematics; a science subject is required for non-science applicants and an arts subject for science applicants. IB, Cambridge IGCSE and American Grade 12 qualifications are also considered.
HND holders need a good HND and relevant work experience, and may sit an entrance examination or interview. Holders of a UENR Diploma or equivalent with relevant work experience may be admitted to Level 200 or 300 depending on FGPA and area of study.
Two-year diplomas (Fire, Safety and Disaster Management; Natural Resources Management; Geoinformation Science; Geomatics; Statistics; Computer Science) require WASSCE credits A1-C6 in English, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies and at least two relevant electives.
Applicants must be at least 25 years old with proof of date of birth, have at least five years of relevant work experience, and pass the UENR Mature Students' Entrance Examination (English, Mathematics and an aptitude test). Academic minimum: SSSCE Grade E, or WASSCE Grade E8, in six subjects including English and Mathematics plus three relevant electives. Preparatory classes may be offered.
International applicants with the recognised qualifications above or equivalents may apply and must submit certificates to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for evaluation and attach the report to the application.
Applicants buy an e-voucher with an Application Number and PIN: GHS 230 (Diploma and Undergraduate) or GHS 300 (Postgraduate). Vouchers are sold at Ghana Post offices, GCB, Zenith, Prudential, Fidelity and Consolidated Bank of Ghana branches, the UENR Finance Directorate in Sunyani, and the UENR Accra Office at the Vice-Chancellors Ghana complex on UPSA road; or by dialling *885#. Application is then made through the online admission portal.
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