University Of Mines And Technology (UMaT) Admission Requirements
The University admits applicants from all races and nationalities, irrespective of their religious, cultural, social or ethnic persuasions. There is no minimum age limit for admission to any of the approved programmes of study of the University.
All Candidates with general Certificates of Education ‘A’ Level, West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WAASCE) or Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) usually take 8 semesters (4 years) duration to Complete the Programme
General Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements for Bachelor Degree Programmes
Faculty of Mineral Resources Technology
1. BSc Geomatic Engineering
2. BSc Geological Engineering
3. BSc Mining Engineering
4. BSc Minerals Engineering
5. BSc Petroleum Engineering (Fee-paying Programme)
6. BSc Environmental and Safety Engineering
7. 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 |
Faculty of Engineering
1. BSc Mechanical Engineering
2. BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
3. BSc Mathematics
4. BSc Computer Science and Engineering
5. BSc Renewal Energy Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects for the various programmes in this Faculty.
BSc 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 Electronic Engineering, BSc in Computer Science and Engineering and BSc in Renewal Energy 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 |
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BSc Mathematics
| 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 grading system of WASSCE for the selection of candidates and a grades aggregate of 36 is the minimum entry requirement. The following table shows this grading system and the SSSCE equivalent grades.
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 an aggregate of 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 the source of funding while completing their application forms.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International applicants from accredited/recognized institutions with equivalent qualifications will be considered for admission.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Applicants with an international Baccalaureate 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 an aggregate of 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.
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