Mature Applicants

Mature Applicants Admission

Koforidua Technical University (KTU) provides a Mature Admission route for applicants who may not have entered tertiary education through the regular admission process but have acquired the required age and relevant working experience.

The route provides eligible applicants with an opportunity to pursue tertiary education leading to qualifications such as Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), subject to the admission requirements of the selected programme.

Eligibility and Requirements

To qualify for admission as a mature applicant, you must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Age Requirement

Applicants must be at least twenty-five (25) years old.

Applicants must provide valid proof of age, such as:

  1. Birth Certificate; and/or
  2. Ghana Card.

2. Work Experience

Applicants must have at least five (5) years of relevant working experience in the discipline or area related to the programme for which admission is being sought.

3. Academic Requirements

Applicants must hold either SSSCE or WASSCE qualifications and meet the applicable grade requirements.

SSSCE Applicants

Applicants must have a minimum grade of “E” in six (6) subjects, comprising:

  1. Three (3) core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and
  2. Three (3) relevant elective subjects.

WASSCE Applicants

Applicants must have a minimum grade of “E8” in six (6) subjects, comprising:

  1. Three (3) core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and
  2. Three (3) relevant elective subjects.

4. Mature Entrance Examination

Eligible applicants are required to pass a written entrance examination conducted by Koforidua Technical University.

The examination covers:

  1. English Language
  2. Mathematics
  3. General Knowledge

Applicants are expected to adequately prepare for the examination and meet the University's prescribed pass requirements.

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the mature admission requirements can begin the application process by purchasing an online admission voucher.

Purchase of Admission Voucher

Admission vouchers may be purchased from selected banks nationwide, including:

  1. Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB)
  2. Agricultural Development Bank (ADB)
  3. Universal Merchant Bank (UMB)
  4. Fidelity Bank
  5. Republic Bank
  6. Zenith Bank

Applicants may also purchase the admission voucher using the mobile USSD service on all networks.

USSD Application

To purchase the admission voucher via USSD:

  1. Dial *776*123#.
  2. Enter KTU as the institution code.
  3. Select “Admission Forms.”
  4. Follow the prompts to purchase the admission voucher.
  5. Keep the voucher details securely for use during the online application process.

Application Fee

For Ghanaian applicants, the application fee for Undergraduate and Non-Tertiary programmes—including Degree, HND, Diploma, and Certificate programmes—is:

GH¢200.00

Online Application

After purchasing the admission voucher, applicants should complete the online application form through the KTU Admissions Portal.

Apply Online – KTU Admissions Portal

Applicants are advised to provide accurate information and upload all required supporting documents during the application process.

Important Information

  1. Applicants must ensure that they meet all mature admission requirements before applying.
  2. Relevant working experience should correspond to the discipline or programme being applied for.
  3. Applicants must provide genuine and verifiable supporting documents.
  4. Applicants are required to sit for and pass the University's mature entrance examination.
  5. Applicants should regularly check official KTU communication channels for information on entrance examination dates, admission deadlines, and other important announcements.
  6. Meeting the minimum requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission, as applicants are subject to the University's admission procedures and programme-specific requirements.

Further Enquiries

For further information and enquiries regarding Mature Admissions, please contact the KTU Admissions Office:

Email: admissions@ktu.edu.gh

Phone: +233 (0)342 022 762

Koforidua Technical University welcomes qualified mature applicants who are ready to advance their education, professional knowledge, and career opportunities.

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