UMAT 2016/2017 POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following engineering programmes:
- MSc and MPhil in Geomatic Eng., Geological Eng., Mining Eng., Mineral Eng. Mechanical Eng., Mathematics and Electrical & Electronic Eng.
- PhD in Geological Eng., Mining Eng. and Mineral Eng.
MSc AND MPhil PROGRAMME ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A. MSc / MPhil in Geomatic Engineering
- Applicants must have BSc First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) in Geomatic or Geodetic Engineering or its equivalent in Earth Sciences and related Engineering programmes from a recognised university.
- Holders of UMaT Diploma in the Earth Sciences who hold senior positions in a relevant industry and have at least 5 years professional experience and proven ability in their discipline are eligible for admission.
B. MSc / Mphil in Geological Engineering
- Applicants must have BSc First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) or its equivalent in Earth Sciences and related Engineering programmes from a recognised university.
- Holders of the UMaT Diploma in the Earth Sciences who hold senior positions in a relevant industry and have at least 5 years professional experience with proven ability in their discipline are eligible for admission.
C. MSc / MPhil in Mining Engineering
- Applicants must have BSc First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) in Mining Engineering, relevant Engineering or Earth Sciences from a recognised University.
- Holders of UMaT Diploma who have at least 5 years professional experience and with proven ability in their respective disciplines are eligible for admission.
D. MSc / MPhil in Mineral Engineering
- A BSc First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) or its equivalent in Applied Sciences and related engineering programmes.
- Holders of UMaT Diploma in the Earth Sciences, who have at least five (5) years professional experience with proven ability in their discipline are eligible for admission.
E. MSc/MPhil in Mechanical Engineering
- Applicants must have BSc First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering and Engineering from a recognised university.
- Holders of UMaT Diploma in Mine Mechanical Engineering or Earth Sciences and related Engineering programmes who hold senior positions in a relevant industry and have at least 5 years professional experience with proven ability in their discipline are eligible for admission.
F. MSc/MPhil in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Applicants must have BSc First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) or its equivalent in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering or in related Engineering disciplines from a recognised University.
- Holders of UMaT Diploma in Mine Electrical Engineering who hold senior positions in a relevant industry and have at least 5 years professional experience with proven ability in their discipline are eligible for admission.
PhD PROGRAMME ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A. PhD in Geological Engineering
- A candidate shall hold a Master’s degree or its equivalent, from a recognised institution and shall submit evidence of adequate training and ability to undertake the proposed programme.
- A candidate who does not hold a Master’s degree shall first register for a Master’s degree by research. If he/she proves himself to be academically capable by the end of the first year of the programme, he/she may be recommended to register for the PhD degree.
B. PhD in Mining Engineering
- A candidate shall hold a Master’s degree or its equivalent, from a recognised institution and shall submit evidence of adequate training and ability to undertake the proposed programme.
- A candidate who does not hold a Master’s degree shall first register for a Master’s degree by research. If he/she proves himself/herself to be by academically capable the end of the first year of the programme, he/she may be recommended to register for the PhD degree.
C. PhD in Mineral Engineering
- A candidate shall hold a Master’s degree or its equivalent, from a recognised institution and shall submit evidence of adequate training and ability to undertake the proposed programme.
- A candidate who does not hold a Master’s degree shall first register for a Master’s degree by research. If he/she proves himself/herself to be academically capable by the end of the first year of the programme, he/she may be recommended to register for the PhD degree.
DURATION OF PROGRAMMES
MSc and MPhil Programmes:
Full-time: A maximum of two (2) academic years
Part-time: A maximum of three (3) academic years
PhD Programmes:
Full-time: A maximum of three (3) academic years
Part-time: A maximum of four (4) academic years
MODE OF APPLICATION GHANAIAN APPLICANTS
Applicants are required to purchase the Online Admission E-vouchers from any branch of Access Bank, Ghana Commercial Bank, Ecobank, Zenith Bank and Post Offices in all Regional, Municipal and District Capitals at the cost of Two Hundred and Twenty-Five Ghana Cedis (GHC¢ 225.00).
The E-voucher will be used by the applicant as the login details on www.admissions.umat.edu.gh
The completed online application form should be printed and submitted with the relevant documents to the address below:
FOREIGN APPLICANTS
All foreign applicants, resident in or outside Ghana are required to pay the application fee of One Hundred US Dollars (US$100) to any of the Banks indicated as follows:
Bank : Zenith Bank
Account Name : University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa Ghana
Account Number : 4052100344
Swift Code : ZEBLGHAC
Bank : Ecobank Ghana Limited
Account Name : University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa Ghana
Account Number : 0192084402510004
Swift Code : ECOCGHAC
Note: Applicants in Nigeria who wish to pay at any Ecobank branch do not need to quote any account number. The Applicant should indicate to the bank that they are paying for UMaT Admission Forms.
Foreign applicants should follow the steps below.
1. Applicants should fill in the online admission code request form at www.admissions.umat.edu.gh with a valid mobile number format. Eg 00233 becomes 233
2. You will receive the Serial Number and Personal Identification Number to access the online admission system via text message and email.
3. Complete the online registration process.
4. Print the completed form and add photocopies of relevant certificates including the original copy of the Bank Pay-in-Slip.
5. Send all documents to the address below.
The Assistant Registrar
School of Postgraduate Studies
Post Office Box 237
Tarkwa, Ghana
CLOSING DATE
The closing date for submission of completed application forms with relevant documents is 28th February, 2016. Any applicant who submits more than one set of forms shall be disqualified. Any form that is not fully completed at the time of submission shall not be considered. Registrar