UMaT Admission Forms 2026/2027: Requirements, Deadline and Programmes
The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) is a specialist public university with engineering, mining, geoscience, computing, management, petroleum, railway and technical programmes across its campuses. Undergraduate application vouchers for the 2026/2027 academic year are on sale. This guide brings together UMaT’s current application deadline, programme catalogue, entry routes, document checklist and official portal process so applicants can prepare before using their credentials.
Verified 17 August 2026
UMaT undergraduate admissions are open for 2026/2027
UMaT’s current undergraduate overview and application pages state that application vouchers for the 2026/2027 academic year are on sale. The Ghanaian undergraduate guide gives 18 September 2026 as the application deadline. Applicants should complete the form early enough to correct errors and satisfy any route-specific document instruction.
Deadline source note: the dedicated Ghanaian application guide states 18 September 2026. A separate 2026/2027 announcement calendar ends on 16 September and its body incorrectly names 2024/2025. Because those official pages conflict, this guide uses the dedicated application guide while flagging the discrepancy.
Current status
UMaT voucher availability
UMaT is currently available through the EvoucherGhana purchase portal.
Availability can change. The checkout portal remains the final customer-facing source before an order is placed.
Application guidance
Before you purchase
Check the programme level and application category carefully before purchase. Store the serial number and PIN securely after delivery.
EvoucherGhana does not publish an application deadline or entry requirement here unless it has been verified.
Applicant fit
Who should use this UMaT application guide?
This guide is primarily for Ghanaian undergraduate applicants using WASSCE, SSSCE, GCE, diploma, HND, technical or mature-entry qualifications. UMaT also considers international applicants with equivalent qualifications and publishes separate instructions for them. BSc, Diploma, Certificate and Arts-to-Engineering are distinct application categories; choose the category that matches the programme and qualification route shown by UMaT.
Requirements to verify first
Check both the general entry threshold and the subject combination for the intended programme. Aggregate 36 is a minimum consideration threshold published for BSc admission, not a guaranteed offer. Engineering and science routes commonly require Elective Mathematics and Physics plus Chemistry or an explicitly permitted technical substitute; computing, management, planning and data programmes publish different combinations.
Choose the right route
UMaT applicant categories
- BSc direct applicants: UMaT instructs regular BSc applicants to select four distinct programmes in preference order.
- Diploma applicants: choose one programme and satisfy the Diploma-specific core, elective or technical-qualification route.
- Certificate applicants: choose one programme; UMaT describes the published Certificate courses as weekend programmes.
- Arts-to-Engineering applicants: use the matching application category and follow the requirements displayed for that route.
- BSc top-up applicants: choose two distinct programmes and prepare the relevant tertiary certificate and transcript.
- Mature and international applicants: follow the qualification and evidence rules for that category rather than the standard WASSCE route.
Level 100 eligibility
UMaT WASSCE and programme-subject requirements
For the principal BSc science and engineering routes, UMaT requires credits in English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three relevant electives. The exact electives depend on the programme, so general eligibility must be checked against the intended course.
General BSc threshold
UMaT publishes aggregate 36 as its minimum entry threshold. A qualifying aggregate permits consideration; it does not override programme subjects, departmental competition or available places.
Mining, minerals, petroleum and core geoscience
The published combination is English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus Elective Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Geomatic Engineering alone may substitute Geography for Chemistry.
Mechanical Engineering
Applicants need the three stated core credits and Physics, Elective Mathematics, plus Chemistry or Technical Drawing, Metal Work or Auto-Mechanic as the third elective.
Electrical, renewable and telecommunication engineering
UMaT lists Physics, Elective Mathematics and Chemistry; Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Renewable Energy Engineering may use Applied Electricity or Electronics in place of Chemistry.
Computing, robotics and artificial intelligence
Computer Science and Engineering accepts Physics and Elective Mathematics with Chemistry or specified computing/electrical subjects. Robotics Engineering and Artificial Intelligence also lists technical options including Metal Work, Technical Drawing and Auto-Mechanic.
Mathematics and data programmes
Mathematics, Statistical Data Science, Finance and Data Science, Data Science and Analytics, Mathematics with Finance and Engineering Mathematics publish Elective Mathematics-led combinations. The permitted supporting electives vary by programme.
Management and planning programmes
Logistics and Transport Management, Economics and Industrial Organization, Transport Planning and Management, Land Administration and Spatial Planning accept broader published combinations from Science, Arts, Business and, for some routes, Agriculture, Visual Arts, Home Economics or Technical Studies.
GCE route
The BSc page requires O-Level credits in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, together with A-Level passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Meeting aggregate 36 does not automatically guarantee admission to a particular UMaT programme. UMaT states that departmental selection is competitive. Always compare the exact subjects on your result with the current requirement for each programme choice.
UMaT-published charges
Official UMaT application voucher fees for 2026/2027
UMaT currently publishes the following Ghanaian application voucher charges by programme category. They help an applicant identify the correct form type before beginning the application.
| Application category | Official published fee |
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| BSc programmes | GH¢230 |
| Diploma programmes | GH¢200 |
| Certificate programmes | GH¢180 |
| Arts to Engineering | GH¢180 |
These are UMaT’s published application voucher fees, not a statement of EvoucherGhana’s retail or service-inclusive price. The product card and checkout continue to display the current EvoucherGhana catalog price without changing it.
No verified 2026/2027 programme table
UMaT cut-off points and competitive admission
UMaT’s current entry-requirements page confirms an aggregate-36 minimum and refers to competitive departmental cut-off aggregates, but the current first-party pages reviewed do not publish a programme-by-programme 2026/2027 cut-off table. This page therefore does not reproduce figures from blogs or older unofficial lists.
Treat aggregate 36 as a general eligibility ceiling, not a prediction of admission. Stronger results may be needed where demand exceeds available places. Choose programmes for which you have the required electives and use only a UMaT-published table if the University later releases one for 2026/2027.
Read the official UMaT BSc requirements →Checked your category and programme subjects?
Continue with the existing UMaT product selection. The checkout will use the platform’s current catalog price and availability state.
Academic structure
Main UMaT faculties and schools
UMaT’s current catalogue spans its Tarkwa, Essikado and Bibiani locations. Start with the faculty or school, then confirm that the intended programme appears as a selectable option in the live admissions portal.
Mining and Minerals Technology
Mining Engineering, Minerals Engineering and mining-related Certificate study at Tarkwa.
Geosciences and Environmental Studies
Geomatic, Geological, Environmental and Safety, Land Administration, Spatial Planning, General Drilling and related technical Certificates.
Engineering
Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic, Renewable Energy, Telecommunication, plant maintenance and technology programmes.
Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Computer Science and Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistical Data Science, robotics and data-focused programmes.
Integrated Management Science
Logistics and Transport Management, Economics and Industrial Organization, Finance and Data Science, plus supporting management Certificates.
Petroleum Studies
Petroleum, natural gas, petroleum geosciences, refining and petrochemical, chemical engineering and specialist Certificates.
Railways and Infrastructure Development
Essikado-based engineering, rail, transport, mathematics, data and top-up routes.
Official current catalogue
UMaT programmes by campus and academic unit
The groups below reproduce the relevant programmes on UMaT’s current campus and Certificate pages. Where a programme appears at both Tarkwa and Essikado, both campus listings are retained. “New”, “top-up” and fee-paying labels are preserved where UMaT publishes them.
Tarkwa Campus
Faculty of Mining and Minerals Technology
- BSc Mining Engineering
- BSc Minerals Engineering
Tarkwa Campus
Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Studies
- BSc Geomatic Engineering
- BSc Geological Engineering
- BSc Spatial Planning (New)
- BSc Environmental and Safety Engineering
- BSc Land Administration and Information Systems
- Diploma in General Drilling (fee-paying)
Tarkwa Campus
Faculty of Engineering
- BSc Mechanical Engineering
- BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- BSc Renewable Energy Engineering
- BSc Telecommunication Engineering (New)
- Diploma in Plant and Maintenance Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Tarkwa Campus
Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
- BSc Cyber Security
- BSc Computer Science and Engineering
- BSc Information Systems and Technology
- BSc Mathematics
- BSc Statistical Data Science
- BSc Robotics Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (New)
Tarkwa Campus
Faculty of Integrated Management Science
- BSc Logistics and Transport Management
- BSc Economics and Industrial Organization
- BSc Finance and Data Science (New)
Tarkwa Campus
School of Petroleum Studies
- BSc Petroleum Engineering (fee-paying)
- BSc Natural Gas Engineering
- BSc Petroleum Geosciences and Engineering
- BSc Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Engineering
- BSc Chemical Engineering
Essikado Campus
School of Railways and Infrastructure Development
- BSc Geomatic Engineering
- BSc Geological Engineering
- BSc Environmental and Safety Engineering
- BSc Civil Engineering
- BSc Mechanical Engineering
- BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- BSc Computer Science and Engineering
- BSc Data Science and Analytics
- BSc Transport Planning and Management
- BSc Mathematics with Finance
- BSc Engineering Mathematics (New)
- BSc Mechanical Engineering (Top-up)
- BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Top-up)
- Diploma in Plant and Maintenance Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Tarkwa Campus — weekend Certificates
Engineering and Computing Certificates
- Certificate in Plant and Maintenance Engineering
- Certificate in Electrical Technology
- Certificate in Engineering Technology (industry partners only)
- Certificate in Bioenergy
- Certificate in Solar Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Systems
- Certificate in Applied Statistics
- Certificate in Cyber Security
- Certificate in Data Analytics and Machine Learning
- Certificate in Information Systems and Technology
- Certificate in Network and Systems Administration
- Certificate in Software Development
Tarkwa Campus — weekend Certificates
Geoscience, Mining, Management and Petroleum Certificates
- Certificate in Survey and Mapping
- Certificate in Drone Operations and Applications
- Certificate in Water Resources
- Certificate in Geological Assistantship
- Certificate in Environmental Studies
- Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- Certificate in Surface and Underground Mining
- Certificate in Minerals Technology
- Certificate in Metal Smithing and Jewellery Technology
- Certificate in English (non-English-speaking applicants)
- Certificate in French
- Certificate in Small Scale Mine and Quarry Administration
- Certificate in Drilling Fluids Technology
- Certificate in Natural Gas Technology
- Certificate in Oil Well Cementing Technology
- Certificate in Basic Reservoir Management
- Certificate in Process Safety and Engineering
- Certificate in Chemical Technology
Essikado Campus — weekend Certificates
Technical and Railway Certificates
- Certificate in Survey and Mapping
- Certificate in Geological Assistantship
- Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- Certificate in Data Analytics and Machine Learning
- Certificate in Information Systems and Technology
- Certificate in Electrical Technology
- Certificate in Plant and Maintenance
- Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Locomotive Engineering
- Certificate in Signalling and Telecommunication
- Certificate in Railway Planning and Operations
- Certificate in Geotechnical Technology
Bibiani Campus — weekend Certificates
Mining and Technical Certificates
- Certificate in Survey and Mapping
- Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- Certificate in Surface and Underground Mining
- Certificate in Plant and Maintenance
- Certificate in Geological Assistantship
- Certificate in Minerals Technology
First-party catalogue conflict: UMaT’s campus pages, BSc entry-requirements page and live application portal do not show identical sets. The portal currently says it has 29 undergraduate programmes and includes Solar Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Systems, while several programmes marked new on the campus pages are absent from that portal list. Confirm the options actually selectable in the live form before final submission.
Institution application
How to prepare and apply to University of Mines and Technology
These steps summarise the durable parts of the institution's published process. Use the official source links below to confirm the live form, dates, fees, and programme-specific rules.
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Prepare the correct route
Before opening the form, match your qualification to the BSc, Diploma, Certificate, Arts-to-Engineering, top-up, mature or international category and review its programme subjects.
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Open the official application system
Go to apply.umat.edu.gh and use the valid PIN and serial number associated with the intended Ghanaian application category.
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Complete personal and contact details
Enter legal personal information, an active telephone number and email, plus the parent or guardian information requested by the portal.
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Enter the academic record
Add examination history and result details exactly as they appear on the relevant certificate or result slip. Certificate and top-up routes follow the fields UMaT provides for those categories.
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Upload the required records
Attach the birth certificate, second-cycle record and compliant passport photo. Add the transcript and tertiary certificate for top-up, or the work-experience letter for mature entry, where applicable.
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Select programmes in preference order
Direct BSc applicants select four distinct programmes, direct Diploma applicants select one, BSc top-up applicants select two distinct programmes, and Certificate or other applicants select one. Do not repeat a programme.
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Verify every field
Use the data-verification page to check names, contacts, examination details, uploads and programme order before clicking the final submit button.
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Submit and record the application code
A successful submission generates an application code on the first page of the summary. Save the credentials, code and a copy of the completed summary.
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Follow the correct print instruction
Print and sign the application summary. UMaT specifically says BSc applicants should keep their copy and not post it; applicants in routes with a delivery instruction should follow the guide shown for that category.
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Track the admission decision
Watch the active phone number for UMaT communication and use the official admission-list page. Successful applicants log in with the application PIN and serial number to print the admission letter and related documents.
Direct purchase flow
How to buy the UMaT admission voucher
The button on this page opens the existing EvoucherGhana checkout with the correct institution selected. Payment and fulfilment continue through the platform’s current order process.
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Review the selection
Confirm that UMaT and your intended programme level are shown.
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Enter delivery details
Provide an active phone number and email address, then follow the available payment instructions.
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Complete the application
Use the delivered credentials on the application portal published by University of Mines and Technology.
Documents and details to prepare
- • Birth certificate for the Ghanaian undergraduate application; mature applicants should also note UMaT’s five-year document-age rule.
- • Second-cycle certificate or result slip, such as WASSCE or SSSCE.
- • Academic transcript and tertiary certificate for a BSc top-up application.
- • Introductory letter describing work experience for a mature application.
- • Recent JPEG passport photograph on a clear white background, within the portal’s published size limit and showing the face and both ears without spectacles or headgear.
- • Accurate personal, contact, parent or guardian, examination and programme-choice information required by the online form.
Application tips and important notes
- ✓Rank four realistic and eligible BSc choices in genuine preference order; the same programme cannot be selected twice.
- ✓Confirm that the uploaded passport photograph appears on the form and meets UMaT’s current background, format and file-size instructions.
- ✓Keep the PIN, serial number, application code and printed summary private and accessible until admission processing is complete.
UMaT describes the application as complete only when the required personal, contact, parent or guardian, examination, upload and programme-choice information is accurate and the final submission is made.
Use only official umat.edu.gh and apply.umat.edu.gh pages to enter application credentials, submit the form, check the admission list and print an admission letter. EvoucherGhana is not the University’s admissions office.
The UMaT photo page displays “450px × 540cm”; the second unit appears inconsistent. Do not reinterpret it. Follow the current upload control or ask UMaT to confirm the exact pixel dimensions before preparing the final image.
This page supports voucher purchase and application preparation. It is not the institution's application portal and does not imply authorization, endorsement, or a formal partnership with University of Mines and Technology.
Always verify programme requirements, application dates, fees, and submission instructions using information published by the institution.
Qualification-specific routes
Mature, Diploma, HND, Certificate and awaiting-results guidance
Mature BSc applicants
UMaT requires applicants to be at least 25, hold WASSCE/SSSCE or GCE O-Level credits in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject, and have relevant experience. Selection includes a written examination and/or interview. The birth certificate must be at least five years old from its issue date, and the application guide requests an introductory work-experience letter.
Diploma applicants
UMaT lists Diploma in General Drilling, Plant and Maintenance Engineering, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. WASSCE routes require A1–D7 passes in English, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus at least C6 in Physics, Elective Mathematics and the stated science or technical alternative. The page also publishes SSSCE, CTVET, City and Guilds and UMaT Certificate of Proficiency routes where applicable.
HND or Diploma top-up applicants
The BSc page lists Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering top-up programmes and asks top-up applicants for a tertiary certificate and transcript. Mechanical applicants need a Diploma or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related programme. The Electrical top-up requirement appears to repeat “Mechanical Engineering” on the official page; verify the intended feeder qualification directly with UMaT rather than relying on that apparent wording error.
Certificate applicants
The current Certificate requirements describe weekend study. WASSCE applicants need passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science. Other applicants aged at least 20 may use specified vocational or older school qualifications and must pass a departmental interview.
Awaiting 2026 WASSCE results
The current 2026/2027 UMaT pages reviewed do not expressly confirm a fresh awaiting-results route or explain result retrieval or updating for this cycle. Older UMaT notices did allow applicants to update results, but that historical rule is not presented here as current. Confirm with UMaT before buying or submitting on an awaiting-results basis.
International applicants
UMaT states that applicants with equivalent qualifications may be considered and provides a separate international application route. Use that route’s credential and document instructions rather than the Ghanaian PIN-and-serial workflow.
Before final submission
UG application mistakes to avoid
UMaT’s form combines qualification checks, uploads and ranked programme choices. Review these points before the final submission action.
- ×Choosing an engineering or science programme without the exact Elective Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or permitted technical combination.
- ×Treating aggregate 36 as guaranteed admission instead of a minimum threshold for competitive selection.
- ×Entering a nickname, inconsistent date of birth or examination details that do not match the supporting record.
- ×Using a phone number or email that the applicant cannot access for admission communication.
- ×Uploading an unreadable result slip, missing the top-up transcript, or using a passport image that does not meet the published rules.
- ×Repeating a programme choice or ranking options without considering subject eligibility and genuine preference.
- ×Posting a BSc summary even though UMaT says BSc applicants should keep it and present a copy when reporting.
- ×Waiting until the deadline day and losing time needed to verify uploads, correct data or resolve a portal issue.
After submitting
Check the official UMaT admission list
UMaT says selected applicants receive an SMS and that the admission list is published on its application system. Successful applicants use the same PIN and serial number to log in and print the admission letter and related documents.
Ready to begin the UMaT application?
Keep your results, passport photo, active contacts and programme order ready, then continue with the UMaT voucher already mapped to EvoucherGhana’s existing checkout.
First-party references
Official UMaT admissions resources
These first-party UMaT pages support the status, deadline, fee, requirement, programme and application-process facts in this guide. Use the live portal to confirm selectable programmes and any update issued after this review.
- UMaT 2026/2027 undergraduate overview and published fees
- UMaT Ghanaian undergraduate application guide
- UMaT BSc programmes and entry requirements
- UMaT Diploma programmes and entry requirements
- UMaT Certificate programmes and entry requirements
- UMaT Tarkwa Campus undergraduate programmes
- UMaT Essikado Campus undergraduate programmes
- UMaT current Certificate programme directory
- UMaT official application portal and live programme list
- UMaT official admission list
- UMaT 2026/2027 announcement with conflicting calendar and body text
- Historical UMaT awaiting-results notice (context only)
Helpful answers
UMaT admission form FAQs
Is the UMaT admission form out for 2026/2027?
Yes. UMaT’s current undergraduate overview states that application vouchers for the 2026/2027 academic year are on sale. Availability on EvoucherGhana still follows the platform’s existing live product state.
When is the UMaT 2026/2027 application deadline?
The dedicated UMaT Ghanaian undergraduate application guide states 18 September 2026. A separate announcement calendar ends on 16 September and contains a stale 2024/2025 reference, so applicants should monitor UMaT for any correction.
What is UMaT’s published application voucher fee?
UMaT publishes GH¢230 for BSc, GH¢200 for Diploma, GH¢180 for Certificate and GH¢180 for Arts to Engineering. These are UMaT’s published charges and are separate from any retail or service-inclusive price shown by EvoucherGhana.
What aggregate is required to apply to UMaT?
UMaT publishes aggregate 36 as the minimum entry threshold for the BSc route. Applicants must also satisfy the exact core and elective subject requirements for their intended programmes.
Does aggregate 36 guarantee UMaT admission?
No. UMaT states that departmental admission is competitive. Meeting the minimum allows consideration but does not guarantee a place in a particular programme.
Are official UMaT 2026/2027 programme cut-off points available?
The current first-party pages reviewed do not publish a programme-by-programme 2026/2027 cut-off table. UMaT confirms aggregate 36 as a minimum and refers to competitive departmental cut-offs, so unofficial figures should not be treated as current.
Can 2026 awaiting-results applicants apply to UMaT?
Current 2026/2027 UMaT pages reviewed do not expressly confirm the awaiting-results route or its result-update process. Older official notices are historical, so applicants should obtain current confirmation from UMaT before relying on this route.
Does UMaT accept mature applicants?
Yes. The published BSc route requires a minimum age of 25, five relevant credits including English, Mathematics and a Science subject, relevant experience, a written examination and/or interview, and a birth certificate issued at least five years earlier.
Which subjects are required for UMaT engineering programmes?
Many UMaT engineering routes require English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus Physics, Elective Mathematics and Chemistry. Some programmes permit specified substitutes such as Technical Drawing, Metal Work, Auto-Mechanic, Applied Electricity, Electronics or Building Construction. Check the exact programme page.
How many UMaT programmes must I select?
UMaT instructs direct BSc applicants to select four distinct programmes, direct Diploma applicants one, BSc top-up applicants two distinct programmes, and Certificate or other applicants one. Choices must be ranked in preference order and cannot be repeated.
What documents should I prepare for the UMaT form?
The Ghanaian guide lists a birth certificate, second-cycle certificate or result slip and a compliant passport photo. Top-up applicants add a tertiary certificate and transcript; mature applicants add an introductory work-experience letter.
How do I check UMaT admission status?
Use the official admission list at apply.umat.edu.gh. UMaT says selected applicants receive an SMS and can log in with the application PIN and serial number to print their admission letter and other documents.
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