Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive)

Entry Requirements 

  1. SSSCE Applicants Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising credit passes in three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity in the relevant area of study. OR.
  2. WASSCE Applicants Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising credit passes in three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity in the relevant area of study. OR.
  3. GCE “O” and “A” Level Five (5) credit passes at O'Level including English and Mathematics, plus, passes at 'A’ in Three (3) of the following subjects: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. Such Applicants will be admitted to year one (1) of the programme.
  4. Technical School Applicants Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus credit passes in paper I and paper II in any of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Industrial Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Auto Mechanics, Heavy Duty, Refrigeration, and Agricultural Engineering. Such Applicants will be admitted to year one (1) of the programme.
  5.  HND and Diploma Applicants
    1. Applicants must have graduated with a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with at least Second Class (Lower Division) to be admitted into year three (3) of the programme.
    2. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Applicants: Applicants must have graduated with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least second-class lower division, to be admitted to year two (2) of the programme.
  6. MVT 3, MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3 Technicians Certificate Applicants: Applicants must have acquired Motor Vehicle Technicians Part 3 (MVT 3) or Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 3 (MET 3), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, Certificate of London City & Guilds/Ghana Education Service (Technical Examinations Unit) and The applicant must have acquired a one-year post MVT/MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, qualification working experience in a recognised garage or related industry at the time of submitting the application forms and Must undergo a one (1) semester bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50%. They will be admitted to year three (3) of the programme after the bridging programme.
  7. Mature Applicants Must be 25 years old with legitimate documentary proof which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application, must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend and pass an interview. Evidence of working experience will be an added advantage
  8. Foreign Applicants: Academic records of foreign applicants will be referred to GTEC for the determination of qualification equivalence and eligibility for admission as well as placement
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