University in Ghana
Tarkwa, Ghana
University profile
The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) is a public university at Tarkwa in Ghana's Western Region, established by the University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa Act 2004 (Act 677). It specialises in sustainable mining, petroleum, technology and related disciplines, and its mission includes teaching, research, innovation and professional services to the mining, petroleum and allied industries.
The university has its main campus in Tarkwa, an Essikado Campus in Sekondi-Takoradi that hosts the School of Railways and Infrastructure Development, and a Kenyasi No. 2 Campus in the Ahafo Region commissioned in July 2026.
Academic work is organised in five faculties and two schools: the Faculty of Mining and Minerals Technology, the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, the Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Studies, the Faculty of Integrated Management Science, the GNPC School of Petroleum Studies and the School of Railways and Infrastructure Development, alongside the School of Postgraduate Studies. Undergraduate programmes include BSc degrees in Mining, Minerals, Geological, Geomatic, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Petroleum, Natural Gas, Renewable Energy, Electrical and Electronic, and Environmental and Safety Engineering, plus Computer Science and Engineering, Cyber Security, Mathematics, Statistical Data Science, Economics and Industrial Organisation, and Logistics and Transport Management. Diploma-holder top-up degrees and certificate programmes are also offered.
The Office of the Dean of Students oversees student welfare, orientation, mentoring and counselling, and works with the residence, health services and security committees. Halls of residence named on the Dean's office page are Dr. Michael Tetteh Kofi Hall, Railway Hall, Chamber of Mines Hall and Gold Refinery Hall. A University Clinic and a University Library serve students.
International applicants apply through a separate process with their own application voucher price, and submit scanned documents by email to the admissions office.
UMaT supports needy and brilliant students through scholarships and bursaries, including industry sponsored awards. 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 admission portal for the current call, deadlines and documents.
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View scholarships for University of Mines and Technology →Applicants buy an application voucher: BSc programmes GH¢230 (international US$100), Diploma programmes GH¢200 (US$85), Certificate programmes GH¢180 (US$75), Arts to Engineering GH¢180 (US$75). Ghanaian applicants buy vouchers at Post Offices and Cal Bank, GCB Bank, CBG Bank, Zenith Bank, Fidelity Bank, Access Bank, UMB Bank and Prudential Bank. The receipt carries a serial number and PIN used as login details for the online admission system at apply.umat.edu.gh. An application is not considered until it is finally submitted; applicants upload passport photographs and certificates.
International applicants request login details through the admissions office. The US$100 application cost is added to first-year fees if admitted. Applicants print the application summary and email a signed copy with results slips, certificates, a valid national ID and supporting documents to [email protected], with the subject line "Application for Admission (full name)".
Postgraduate study may be full-time or part-time. Full-time study must be completed within 24 months for a master's programme and 36 months for a doctorate; part-time within 36 months for a master's and 48 months for a doctorate.
Following a GTEC directive of 8 October 2026, approved fees may be paid in three instalments: 40% at the start of the academic year or semester, 30% during the period, and 30% before semester examinations.
Facilities include the University Library, a University Clinic, and four halls of residence: Dr. Michael Tetteh Kofi Hall, Railway Hall, Chamber of Mines Hall and Gold Refinery Hall.
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