Ho Technical University announces for the information of prospective applicants and the general public that sale of admission e-vouchers for 2020/2021 academic year is open for the following programmes:
A. TOP-UP BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (BTech) PROGRAMMES
1. Bachelor of Technology, Hospitality and Tourism Management (Regular and Weekend)
2. Bachelor of Technology, Automobile Engineering (Regular and Weekend)
3. Bachelor of Technology, Agricultural Engineering (Regular and Weekend)
4. Bachelor of Technology, Building Technology(Regular and Weekend)
5. Bachelor of Technology, Food Technology (Regular and Weekend)
6. Bachelor of Technology, Fashion Design and Textiles (Regular and Weekend)
7. Bachelor of Technology, Information and Communication Technology (Regular and Weekend)
8. Bachelor of Procurment and Supply Chain Management (Regular and Weekend)
9. Bachelor of Secretaryship and Management Studies (Regular and Weekend)
10. Bachelor of Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Regular and Weekend)
11. Bachelor of Accounting and Taxation (Regular and Weekend)
12. Bachelor of Marketing and Information Technology (Regular and Weekend)
13. Bachelor of Technology, Civil Engineering(Regular and Weekend)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- HND in related field or fields of study with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division)
- Any other equivalent qualification
B. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (BTech) PROGRAMMES
1. Bachelor of Technology, Hospitality Management
2. Bachelor of Technology, Tourism, Leisure and Events Management
3. Bachelor of Technology, Food Technology
4. Bachelor of Technology, Fashion Design and Textiles
5. Bachelor of Technology, Information and Communication Technology
6. Bachelor of Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
7. Bachelor of Technology, Building Technology
8. Bachelor of Technology, Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
9. Bachelor of Technology, Civil Engineering
10. Bachelor of Technology, Automobile Engineering
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
BTech Agricultural & Environmental Engineering
A. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSSCE)
The general requirements for admission of SSSCE and GBCE candidates to BTech programme in Agricultural and Environmental Engineering are Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
B. West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
Credit Passes (A1 -C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
C. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Candidates:
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 an Arts subject.
D. Higher National Diploma (HND) Candidates:
Applicant must have graduated with a good HND certificate (i.e. at least 2nd Class Lower Division).
E. Mature Students’ Entry:
The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application. The applicant must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the University (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).
In lieu of such examinations, the applicant should show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in WASSCE or any other nationally recognized standard High School level examinations.
BTech Civil Engineering
A. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE)
a. 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)
a. Grade C6 or better in three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics Core), Integrated Science, or Social Studies) and three (3) elective subjects.
C. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level
a. 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.
D. Final construction technician certificate (ctc2/3): 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 GCC four (4) credit passes: Where possible, appropriate course exemptions may be granted for the program.
E. Final/advanced craft certificate in blockwork & 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.
F. Construction technician part 2 (new scheme): 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
BTech Building Technology
A. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSSCE):
The general requirements for admission of SSSCE and GBCE candidates to BTech programme in Automobile Engineering are Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
B. West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE):
Credit Passes (A1 -C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
C. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Candidates:
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 an Arts subject.
D. Higher National Diploma (HND) Candidates:
Applicant must have graduated with a good HND certificate (i.e. at least 2nd Class Lower Division).
E. Mature Students’ Entry:
The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application. The applicant must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the University (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).
In lieu of such examinations, the applicant should show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in WASSCE or any other nationally recognized standard High School level examinations.
BTech Electrical & Electronic Engineering
A. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSSCE)-SSSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects (Elective Mathematics, Physics and Either Chemistry OR Biology OR Applied Electricity OR Electronics OR Technical Drawing).
B. West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) WASSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects (Elective Mathematics, Physics and Either Chemistry OR Biology OR Applied Electricity OR Electronics OR Technical Drawing).
C. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Candidates
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 (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for Science students).
D. Admission of Higher National Diploma (HND) Candidates to First Degree
Programmes
Applicant must have graduated with a good HND certificate (i.e. at least 2nd Class Lower Division). In addition, the applicant must have acquired a 2-year post-HND qualification working experience. Institutions under mentorship will follow their Mentor Institutions’ practice with regard to entry levels for HND applicants.
Other Diploma qualifications from elsewhere assessed to be equivalent to HND may be similarly considered.
E. Mature Students’ Entry
Mature students’ entry avenues to tertiary education provide opportunities for people who could not do so earlier in their lives to further their education at the tertiary level after some years in the workplace. Such applicants should normally not exceed 5% (for Public Tertiary Educational Institutions) and 20% (for Private Tertiary Educational Institutions) of the total admissions of an institution in a given academic year.
a. The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application;
b. For admission into chartered institutions, applicant must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test);
c. In the case of non-chartered institutions, the examinations will be moderated and the marked scripts, vetted by their Mentor Institution. In lieu of such examinations, the applicant should show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in WASSCE or any other nationally recognised standard High School level examinations (for qualifications from countries outside WAEC’s aegis).
BTech Automobile Engineering
A. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSSCE):
The general requirements for admission of SSSCE and GBCE candidates to BTech programme in Automobile Engineering are Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
B. West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE):
Credit Passes (A1 -C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
C. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Candidates:
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 an Arts subject.
D. Higher National Diploma (HND) Candidates:
Applicant must have graduated with a good HND certificate (i.e. at least 2nd Class Lower Division).
E. Mature Students’ Entry:
The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application. The applicant must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the University (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).
In lieu of such examinations, the applicant should show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in WASSCE or any other nationally recognized standard High School level examinations.
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY
BTech Hospitality Management
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. 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.
D. Advance Business Certificate Examination (ABCE)
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 in five subjects including (English Language, Mathematics Integrated Science, or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE).
E. Mature Student’s Entry
The applicant must:
i. Be at least 25 years old
ii. Show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.
iii. Provide introductory letter from employer or show any other proof of employment;
iv. Pass mature Student’s Entrance Examinations conducted by the Polytechnic in English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test.
F. Foreign Qualification
All foreign qualifications shall be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to the institution.
G. Higher National Diploma (HND) Qualifications
HND applicant must have graduated with a good certificate (ie. at least 2nd Class Lower Division). In addition, the applicant must have acquired a 2-year post- HND qualification working experience. Other Diploma qualifications from elsewhere assessed to be equivalent to HND may be similarly considered. HND applicants would be admitted into level 200 or 300 depending on their certificate.
H. Professional and Other Entry Qualifications
All professional certificates and any other qualifications beyond the ones specified above shall be referred to the National Accreditation Board for the establishment of their equivalences, to determine their eligibility for admission to the Polytechnic.
BTech Tourism, Leisure & Events Management
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 (Geography, Economics, History, Government, Christian Religious Studies, French, Literature in English, Accountancy, Business Management, and Management in Living, Food and Nutrition).
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 (Geography, Economics, History, Government, Christian Religious Studies, French, Literature in English, Accountancy, Business Management, Management in Living, Food and Nutrition).
C. 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.
D. Advance Business Certificate Examination (ABCE)
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 in five subjects including (English language, mathematics integrated science, or social studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE).
E. Mature Student’s Entry
The applicant must:
i. Be at least 25 years old
ii. Show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.
iii. Provide introductory letter from employer or show any other proof of employment;
iv. Pass mature Student’s Entrance Examinations conducted by the Polytechnic in English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test.
F. Foreign Qualification
All foreign qualifications shall be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to the institution.
G. Higher National Diploma (HND) Qualifications
HND applicant must have graduated with at least, 2nd Class Lower Division. Subject to applicants’ performance in selection interviews and written tests, applicants would be either admitted to level 300 or 200. Other Diploma qualifications from elsewhere assessed to be equivalent to HND may be similarly considered.
H. Professional and Other Entry Qualifications
All professional certificates (International Air Transport Association [IATA], Conference of Tourism and Hospitality [CTH]) and any other qualifications beyond the ones specified above shall be referred to the National Accreditation Board for the establishment of their equivalences, to determine their eligibility for admission to the Polytechnic.
BTech Food Technology
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 from any of the combinations below:
• Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Elective Mathematics
• General Agriculture, Physics & Chemistry
• Two General Arts Electives plus Food & Nutrition
• Any three of the following Electives: Economics, Management in Living, Food & Nutrition, Chemistry, and General Knowledge in Art.
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 from any of the combinations below:
• Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Elective Mathematics
• General Agriculture, Physics & Chemistry
• Two General Arts Electives plus Food & Nutrition
• Any three of the following Electives: Economics, Management in Living, Food & Nutrition, Chemistry, and General Knowledge in Art.
C. 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.
D. Mature Student’s Entry
The applicant must:
i. Be at least 25 years old
ii. Show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.
iii. Provide introductory letter from employer or show any other proof of employment;
iv. Pass mature Student’s Entrance Examinations conducted by the Polytechnic in English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test.
E. Foreign Qualification
All foreign qualifications shall
be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to the institution.
F. Higher National Diploma (HND) Qualifications
HND applicant must have graduated with a good certificate (i.e at least 2nd Class Lower Division) with the following areas of specialization:
• HND in Food Technology
• HND in Hotel Catering and Institutional Management
• HND in Agric Engineering
• HND in Agro Enterprise and Development
G. Other Diploma qualifications from elsewhere assessed to be equivalent to HND may be similarly considered. Applicants would be admitted into level 200 and/or 300 depending on their certificates.
BTech Information Communication Technology
A. Certificates from Technical Institutions
Certificate II holders (must obtain passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus any three (3) trade courses). Applicants will be admitted to the First Year of the programme.
B. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus any three (3) elective subjects.
C. West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus any three (3) elective subjects.
D. General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)
Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus any three (3) elective subjects
E. Advanced Business Certificate
Full Diploma Certificate in ABCE. Also, the applicant must have had credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) or Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) or West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). ABCE candidates may be considered for admission at level 200 of the programme.
F. Higher National Diploma
Applicants must have graduated with a good HND (i.e. at least 2nd Class Lower Division) in the following or similar programmes:
• Information and Communication Technology
• Computer Science
In addition, applicants must have acquired a 2-year post HND qualification working
experience. Applicants will be admitted to the Third Year (level 300) of the programme.
G. Mature Students Entry
The applicant must be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application. Applicants must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test) and or pass an interview.
H. Any other certificates/qualifications beyond the ones specified above shall be referred to the National Accreditation Board for the establishment of their equivalencies, to determine their eligibility for admission to the programme.
FACULTY OF ART & DESIGN
BTech Fashion Design & Textiles
A. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination Applicants (SSSCE)
Six Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects including (Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science or Social Studies) and must possess a minimum of C in three (3) elective subjects.
B. West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination Applicants (WASSCE)
Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including (Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science or Social Studies) and must possess a minimum of C6 in three (3) elective subjects.
C. General Certificate of Education Applicants (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.
D. Advance Business Certificate Examination (ABCE)
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 in five subjects including (English language, mathematics, integrated science, or social studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE).
E. Technical/Vocational School Applicants
Candidates from technical and vocational programmes shall qualify for admission provided they possess NVTI Certificate II.
F. Diploma and Higher National Diploma (HND) Candidates
Candidates who possess Diploma (including HND) certificate in Fashion or a related programme from recognized training institutions, and who have at least one year working experience in the same area and who may have graduated with a minimum equivalent of Second Class Lower Division may be allowed to enter the programme at level 300, completing the programme in 2 years instead of the regular 4 years.
G. Mature Student’s Entry
Candidates who are above 25 years who do not meet the above criteria shall have the opportunity to enter the programme if they meet one or more of the following conditions:
i. Possess four (4) G.C.E ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level Credit Passes including English Language and Mathematics and Home Economics, Clothing and Textiles or Visual Art.
ii. Possess four (4) SSSCE passes (A-D) or four (4) WASSCE passes (A1-C6), with passes in English Language and Mathematics.
iii. Pass mature Student’s Entrance Examinations and interview conducted by the University. Mature candidates shall be additionally required to prove their age with birth a certificate or similar recognized document showing date of birth.
H. Foreign Qualification
Candidates with foreign qualifications shall be admitted in to the programme provided their qualifications are deemed by the National Accreditation Board to be equivalent to the WASSCE, SSSCE, ABCE, or GCE A’ Level with appropriate passes as spelt out above.
I. Professional and Other Entry Qualifications
All professional certificates and any other qualifications beyond the ones specified above shall be referred to the National Accreditation Board for the establishment of their equivalences, to determine their eligibility for admission to the University.
HTU BUSINESS SCHOOL
Bachelor of Secretaryship & Management Studies (Top-Up)
A. HND applicant must have graduated with a good certificate (ie. at least 2nd Class Lower Division).
B. A tertiary diploma in Secretaryship and Management studies or related Management discipline from an accredited/recognized institution with a good certificate (i.e. at least 3rd Class Lower Division).
C. A diploma in Secretaryship and Management Studies or related Management Discipline with a Pass from an accredited/recognised institution with at least 2 years’ relevant working experience subject to passing an entrance examination or interview.
D. A certificate in Secretaryship and Management Studies or related Management Discipline from an accredited/recognised institution with at least 8 years’ relevant working experience subject to passing an entrance examination and interview
E. Institute of Chattered Secretaries and Administers (ICSA) -Part II
F. All professional certificates and any other qualifications beyond the ones specified above shall be referred to the National Accreditation Board for the establishment of their equivalences, to determine their eligibility for admission to Ho Technical University.
Bachelor of Accounting & Taxation (Top Up)
A. Minimum of second-class lower Division in Higher National Diploma (HND) Certificate in Accountancy, Banking & Finance or related areas. University Diploma in Accounting
B. ACCA Level 1, CIMA Operational Level, ICAG Level 1 and CIPFA Intermediate Level Certificate.
C. Insittute of Taxation Level 2, Association of International Accountancy (AIA) Level 2 (Diploma) and ATSWA Final
Bachelor of Procurement & Supply Chain Management (Top Up)
A. Higher National Diploma (HND)
Higher National Diploma graduates with procurement, logistics, supply chain and other related certificates with a minimum of second-class lower division.
B. Equivalent Certificates
Any other candidates with relevant qualification whose certificate will be attested by National Accreditation Board.
Bachelor of Marketing & Information Technology (Top Up)
A. Relevant HND certificate with a minimum of a second class lower and a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of not less than 2.00 or
B. Other relevant equivalent Diplomas from recognized Universities or Tertiary Institutions or
C. Possesses relevant equivalent Professional qualifications: CIM.
D. All professional certificates and any other qualifications beyond the ones specified above shall be referred to the National Accreditation Board for the establishment of their equivalences, to determine their eligibility for admission to Ho Technical University.
C. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) PROGRAMMES
1. HND Agricultural Engineering
2. HND Mechanical Engineering (Automotive and Production options)
3. HND Building Technology
4. HND Civil Engineering
5. HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Regular and Weekend)
6. HND Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management (Regular and Weekend)
7. HND Food Technology
8. HND Statistics
9. HND Agro-Enterprise Development
10. HND Computer Science
11. HND Information Communication Technology (Regular and Weekend)
12. HND Accountancy (Regular and Weekend)
13. HND Marketing (Regular and Weekend)
14. HND Secretaryship and Management Studies (Regular and Weekend)
15. HND Banking and Finance (Regular and Weekend)
16. HND Purchasing and Supply (Regular and Weekend)
17. HND Industrial Art (options: Graphic Design, Ceramics, Painting, Textiles, and Sculpture)
18. HND Fashion Design and Textiles (Regular and Weekends)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
I. SSSCE HOLDERS
a. Five (5) passes (A-C) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics and at least two (2) of the passes must be relevant to the area of specialization
Or
b. Six passes (A-D) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and at least three (3) of the passes must be relevant to the area of specialization
II. WASSCE HOLDERS
a. Five (5) passes (A1-C6) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and at least two (2) of the passes must be relevant to the area of specialization
Or
b. Six passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and must possess a minimum of D7 in any three (3) of the passes relevant to the area of specialization
III. DBS HOLDERS
· Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE Credits including English Language and Mathematics plus at least three DBS passes in relevant courses.
V. GBCE HOLDERS
· Five (5) GBCE credits including English, Business Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies.
VI. TECHNICIAN PART II/III HOLDERS
· Certificate holders with four SSSCE/WASSCE credit including English Language and Mathematics.
VII. TECHNICAL SCHOOL (CERTIFICATE II) HOLDERS
· Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus any three (3) relevant trade courses.
VII. MATURE CANDIDATES:
1. Must be at least 25 years old by the time of application.
2. Must pass a written aptitude test (English, Mathematics and General paper in relevant area)
D. NON-TERTIARY PROGRAMMES AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
I. ADVANCED FASHION
Course Duration: 2 YEARS for applicants with qualifications (i) and (ii)
1. Pass in Intermediate Fashion/NVTI Grade One; OR
2. SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate with passes in four (4) subjects including English, Clothing and Textiles or Visual Art.
II. CERTIFICATE II IN COOKERY – Course Duration: 2 years
1.Passes in two core subjects (Mathematics, English, integrated Science/Core Science/Agriculture Science) plus passes in any two (2) relevant electives.
2.Cookery N.V.T.I Grade 1&2 Certificate holders
III. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (ACCOUNTING, SECRETARYSHIP, MARKETING, MANAGEMENT AND STATISTICS OPTIONS)
SSSCE/WASSCE Applicants
Passes in (4) subjects: i.e. English, Mathematics and any other two relevant subjects.
GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE APPLICANTS
Four (4) passes at General Business Certificate Examination (RSA II) including English Language and Business Communication.
IV. PRE-HND ACCESS COURSE FOR TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL SCHOOL GRADUATES
The duration of this programme is one year. It is designed for graduates of Technical and Vocational Institutions who have successfully completed their programmes of study and wish to pursue an HND programme in the University. SSSCE/WASSCE graduates who did Science, Home Economics, Visual Art, Agricultural Science and Engineering related courses but lack the requisite grades in the core subjects can also apply.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1.Applicants should possess a minimum qualification of Intermediate or Craft Certificate or its equivalent in the relevant area of study.
2. Students with SSSCE (A-D) or WASSCE (A1-C6) in any two relevant electives.
Successful Pre-HND candidates will proceed to enroll in any of the HND programmes except Business related ones:
E. COST OF E-VOUCHERS AND SALE POINTS
A. E-vouchers can be obtained from any networked branches of GCB Bank at the following cost:
Bachelor of Technology Applicants – GH¢150
4-Year Bachelor of Technology Applicants – GH¢180
HND Applicants – GH¢140
Mature Applicants – GH¢150
Non-Tertiary Applicants – GH¢140
International Applicants – USD 100
NOTE: All mature applicants will pay an additional amount of GH¢150.00 on or before the day of the Entrance Examinations at the University campus. The GH¢ 150.00 will cover the cost of the Entrance Examinations.
B. You can also obtain E-Voucher from MTN Mobile Money or VISA/MasterCard through our online admission system process provided below:
1. Click on GET SERIAL/PIN button on the Login Form located on the right. A pop up window will show up for you to fill in your details.
2. Fill the payment platform form and select MTN Mobile Money from the Payment Options
3. Click Submit, then an SMS and/or Email containing the E-voucher details (Serial Number and PIN) will be sent to you. In addition, the E-voucher details (Serial Number and the PIN) will also be displayed on the Admission Login page.
F. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Go to https://admisions.htu.edu.gh on the internet after you purchase the Ho Technical University Admission E-Voucher.
2. Log on to the online Admissions System with the Serial Number and PIN
3. Follow steps on the Online Admission system to complete your application
4. Enclose in an EMS envelope, a printed copy of your completed online application together with photocopies of certificates or result slips, (transcripts for Top-up B-Tech applicants) and (Birth Certificates for mature applicants).
5. Post the enclosed EMS envelope to the address below:
The Registrar
Ho Technical University
P. O. BOX HP 217
Ho – Ghana
Note:
Ø Applicants who wish to submit in person do not require an EMS Envelope.
Ø APPLICANTS AWAITING RESULTS MAY ALSO APPLY USING THE SAME PROCEDURES.
G. G. INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
NOTE: International applicants may be admitted on the basis of qualifications from their countries for which equivalence shall be determined by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) of Ghana and submitted to Ho Technical University. Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non -English speaking countries. International applicants are also requested to acquire Non-Citizens Ghanacard as a pre-requisite for admission. International applicants who fail to provide evidence of having acquired this card will not have their applications processed.
For more information please call the Admissions Office on 0504450254/0208423194 or the Public Affairs Office on 0500553508 / 0208824092. Email: admissions@htu.edu.gh / info@htu.edu.gh
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