University of Mines and Technology UMaT Entry Requirements
University of Mines and Technology UMaT Entry Requirements for Bachelor Degree Programmes
Faculty of Mineral Resources Technology
- BSc Geomatic Engineering
- BSc Geological Engineering
- BSc Mining Engineering
- BSc Mineral Engineering and
- BSc Petroleum Engineering (Fee-paying Programme)
- BSc Environmental and Safety Engineering
- Diploma General Drilling (Fee-paying Programme)
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects for the various programmes in this Faculty.
| At least Credits in Core Subjects | At least Credits in Elective Subjects |
| English Language | Physics |
| Core Mathematics | Chemistry |
| Integrated Science | Elective Mathematics |
- BSc in Mechanical Engineering
- BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- BSc in Mathematics
- BSc in Computer Science and Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects for the various programmes in this Faculty.
BSc in Mechanical Engineering
| At least Credits in Core Subjects | At least Credits in Elective Subjects |
| English Language | Physics and Mathematics |
| Core Mathematics | plus Chemistry or Technical |
| Integrated Science | Drawing or Metal Work |
BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and BSc in Computer Science and Engineering
| At least Credits in Core Subjects | At least Credits in Elective Subjects |
| English Language | Physics and Mathematics |
| Core Mathematics | plus Chemistry or Applied |
| Integrated Science | Electricity or Electronics |
| At least Credits in Core Subjects | At least Credits in Elective Subjects |
| English Language | Physics |
| Core Mathematics | Chemistry |
| Integrated Science | Elective Mathematics |
UMaT uses the new grading system of WASSCE for the selection of candidates and in the system, grades aggregate of 36 is the minimum entry requirement of UMaT. The following table shows this new grading system and the SSSCE equivalent grades.
University of Mines and Technology UMaT Entry Requirements
Grade Aggregate System for WASSC and SSSC Holders
| WASSCE | SSCE | GRADE | INTERPRETATION OF GRADES |
| A1 | A | 1 | Excellent |
| B2 | B | 2 | Very Good |
| B3 | C | 3 | Good |
| C4 | D | 4 | Credit |
| C5 | 5 | Credit | |
| C6 | 6 | Credit |
The minimum entry requirement is aggregate 36 for applicants with WASSCE and 24 for applicants with SSSCE.
Applicants with Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates
Applicant must have GCE Ordinary Level Certificate or its equivalent with passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, and GCE Advanced Level Certificate with passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Mature Applicants
Applicants should be at least 25 years of age and should have SSS or GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate with credits in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject plus experience in the relevant area of study in addition to passing an Entrance Examination and/ or an interview. Mature applicants must also possess birth certificates which are, at least, five (5) years old after the date of issue.
Fee-Paying Applicants
Applicants who satisfy UMaT’s minimum entry requirement of aggregate 36 but cannot meet the competitive departmental cut-off aggregate can apply for admission provided they have sponsorship to cover their full fees throughout their study at UMaT. All fee paying applicants must select “Fee-Paying” under source of funding while completing their applications forms.
Foreign Students
Foreign applicants from an accredited/recognized institution with equivalent qualifications will be considered for admission.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Applicants with international Baccaleureate in science are eligible to apply. Such applicants must also possess a proficiency certificate in English. Please note that all certificates should be translated into English. Equivalences with regard to the certificates would be sought at the National Accreditation Board.
SSSCE/WASSCE
Six (6) credits with aggregate 24 or better at the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WAEC/SSSCE) including English Language and Mathematics and the elective subjects relevant to the choice of programme or their equivalent.