Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering in Ghana

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering

•  Cape Coast Technical University, Cape Coast  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS
  
  A. SSSCE Holders:
  
  Credit Passes (A-D) in Six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects including either Elective Mathematics or Physics. Other relevant elective subjects are Chemistry, Biology, Building Construction, Woodwork, Plumbing, Carpentry, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Economics and Geography.
  
  B. WASSCE Holders:
  
  Credit Passes (A1-C6) in Six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects including either Elective Mathematics or Physics. Other relevant elective subjects include Chemistry, Biology, Building Construction, Woodwork, Plumbing, Carpentry, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Economics and Geography.
  
  GCE ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
  
  Five (5) credits (at least Grade 6) at O’ Level including English Language Mathematics, and two (2) of the following: Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing and Building Construction, plus, Two (2) A’ Level passes in Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry.
  
  TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE APPLICANTS
  (i) Certificate in Construction-related Course from Technical Institutes with Credit passes in all subjects, plus SSSCE (A-D) or WASSCE (A1-C6) or GCE Ordinary level (Credits) or CTVET (Credits) Certificates in three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
  
  (ii) Construction Technician Certificate Part I & II (CTC I & II) with Credit passes in all subjects, plus Credit passes in three (3) core subjects including English language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science from SSSCE (A-D) or WASSCE (A1-C6) or GCE Ordinary level (Credits) or CTVET (Credits).
  
  (iii) Construction Technician Certificate Part I, II & III (CTC I, II & III) with Credit passes in all subjects, plus at least three (3) years relevant experience may be admitted to Level 300 upon successful completion of a 6-month bridging course.
  
  MATURE APPLICANTS
  -Must be at least 25 years old and should provide a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth.
  -Must show evidence of completion of Second Cycle education.
  -Must have at least three (3) years relevant work experience and show proof with a recommendation letter from the employer
  -Must pass a written examination and an interview.
  
  DIPLOMA APPLICANTS
  -HND Certificate in Civil Engineering with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) may be admitted to Level 300 of the programme. HND applicants with a “Pass” must pass a selection interview.
  -HND in Building Technology, Construction Technology or Construction-related programme may be admitted to Level 300 upon successful completion of a 3-month bridging course.
  -2-year Diploma Certificate in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 2nd Class (Lower Division) from any Accredited Institution may be admitted to Level 200 of the programme. However, applicants with deficiency in Level 100 courses will be required to register and successfully complete those courses. Applicants with a “Pass” may be admitted to Level 100 of the programme.
  
  TEACHER APPLICANTS
  -Five (5) GCE ‘O’ level credits including English Language, Mathematics and two (2) Science Subjects or Five (5) SSSCE/WASSCE passes including English language, Mathematics and two (2) elective science subjects.
  
  INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
  -International students with SSSCE/WASSCE certificate or its equivalent in relevant areas as defined under Sections 8.1.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3 and 8.1.5 are eligible for admission.
  
  PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
  -All professional certificates and any other qualifications beyond the ones specified above will be referred to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission for the establishment of their equivalences, to determine their eligibility for admission into the programme.
  
  FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS
  -Foreign qualifications shall be referred to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commision (GTEC) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission into the programme.
  
  Course duration: 4 years
•  Ho Technical University, Ho  
  Course entry requirements:
  A. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE)
  
  Grade D or better in three (3) Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics (core), Integrated Science, or Social Studies) and three (3) elective subjects.
  
  B. West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
  
  Grade C6 or better in three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics Core), Integrated Science, or Social Studies) and three (3) elective subjects.
  
  C. Technical / Vocational Institutions
  
  Final Construction Technician Certificate (CTC 2/3) Candidates must have, in addition, GCE ‘O’ level passes in English and Additional Mathematics or SSSCE / WASSCE passes in Core English and Elective Mathematics or GCE four (4) credit passes: Where possible, appropriate course exemptions may be granted for the program.
  Final/advanced Craft Certificate in Block Work & Concreting
  Candidates must have, in addition, a minimum of 3 SSSCE/WASSCE passes in Core English, Elective Mathematics and Elective Physics or 3 GCE `O' level passes in English, Additional Mathematics and Physics.
  
  Construction Technician Part 2
  Candidates must have, in addition, a minimum of 4 SSSCE/WASSCE passes including Core English, Elective Mathematics and Elective Physics, or 4 GCE ‘O’ level passes including English, Additional Mathematics and Physics or OTD Civil Engineering.
  
  D. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level
  
  Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English language, mathematics and a science subject (from non-science students) and Arts subject for science students.
  
  E. Higher National Diploma
  
  Applicant must have graduated with a good HND certificate (i.e., at least 2nd Class Lower Division). addition, the applicant must have acquired a 1-year post-HND qualification working experience. Other Diploma qualifications from elsewhere assessed to be equivalent to HND may be similarly considered.
  
  F. INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
  
  1. All foreign qualifications shall be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) now Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to the institution.
  
  2. Applicants with WAEC qualification can apply directly to the University.
  
  3. Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicant from non -English speaking countries. International applicants are also requested to acquire Non-Citizens Ecowascard as a pre-requisite for regularization of admission. International applicants who fail to provide evidence of having acquired this card will not have their admissions regularized.
  
  Course duration: 4 years
•  Bolgatanga Technical University, Bolgatanga  
  
  Duration:4 years.
  
  Mode of study:full time
•  Sunyani Technical University, Sunyani  
  Course duration: 4 years
•  Takoradi Technical University, Takoradi  
  Course duration: 4 years
•  Accra Technical University, Accra  
  

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