KTU Builds Staff Capacity for “One Team, One Student Experience

The Quality Assurance and Academic Planning Directorate of Koforidua Technical University on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, organized a stakeholders’ engagement session for teaching and administrative staff aimed at strengthening collaboration between faculty and administration.

The Vice Chancellor Prof. John Owusu, in his opening remarks called on all staff to take collective ownership of quality. He charged every unit to prioritize the student in every decision, and uphold the standards that define KTU.

Dr. Kofi Ashiboe-Mensah, Country Director of Exam Ethics Marshals International, Ghana, and former Head of Quality Assurance at Ho Technical University, served as the resource person. He highlighted key gaps in process integration and shared practical strategies for fostering a unified quality culture across departments in the university.

The session held under the theme “Internal Quality Culture and Process Integration: One Team, One Student Experience”, brought together teaching and non-teaching staff to address operational challenges and align practices around student-centered service delivery.

The session equipped staff to: 

  1. Identify and close gaps in cross-departmental processes to improve service delivery
  2. Build stronger working relationships between academic and administrative teams
  3. Embed a student-centered approach in daily operations, from admission to graduation
  4. Align departmental practices with Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) standards for accreditation and reaccreditation

The session was attended by senior management, including Prof. John Owusu, Vice Chancellor, and Ms. Evelyn Fafa Adom, Registrar.

Acknowledgement 

Special appreciation to Prof. Clement Nyamekye, Director, Quality Assurance and Academic Planning Directorate; Dr. (Mrs.) Elizabeth Addy, Head, Quality Assurance; Ms. Florence Ohenewaa Appiah, Administrator; and the entire team for coordinating the session and driving the University’s quality agenda forward.

The Directorate will follow up with an action plan based on recommendations from the engagement to guide implementation across the university.

KTU Computer Science Department Trains Students in Generative AI and Software Development at a Research Seminar

The Computer Science Department of Koforidua Technical University (KTU) is preparing students for the future of technology by hosting a research seminar on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and software development.

The seminar was held in conjunction with the Computer Science Students Association of Ghana (COMPSSA), KTU Chapter on Friday, June 19, 2026 at the Abba Bentil Andam Theatre. It was organised under the theme “Generative AI and the Future of Software Development”.

The session addressed the responsible use of AI. The facilitators advised students to keep learning core programming skills while also using AI tools. They said this will help students stay competitive in today’s fast-changing job market.

The event brought together students, lecturers and industry experts to discuss how AI is changing the way software is built today.

Facilitators at the seminar included:

  • Ebenezer Komla Gavua, Head of the Computer Science Department
  • Bright Anibrika, Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science
  • Sarah Osane-Nsor, Lecturer, Department of Computer Science
  • Justice Williams Asare, Lecturer, Department of Computer Science

The facilitators gave practical demonstrations of generative AI, showing how emerging AI tools are transforming software design, coding, testing, and deployment processes.

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KTU Hosts High-Powered Zambian Delegation to Explore TVET Collaboration

Koforidua Technical University (KTU) on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, hosted a high-powered delegation from the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Republic of Zambia.

The delegation was led by Mr. Emmanuel Adjei, a Director at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment (Ghana), assisted by Mad. Patricia Obiri Yeboah from the TVET Service (Ghana).

The visit follows diplomatic steps taken by the Governments of Ghana and Zambia to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET). The objective is to create new opportunities for both Ghanaian and Zambian students while boosting skills training for artisans and informal sector workers — a sector described as critical to Africa’s economic growth.

The Zambian delegation is in Ghana to engage with key stakeholders to ensure a successful rollout of the joint TVET projects, which KTU has been named as one of the beneficiary institutions.

The meeting, held under the auspices of the Directorate of Research and Innovation, the University and the delegation discussed key areas of collaboration. These included informal sector training to explore ways to train and upskill expertise of workers using KTU’s TVET infrastructure; student exchange programme to lay groundwork for exchanges in TVET-related disciplines for cross-border skills development; and best practice sharing to benchmark KTU’s TVET model against Zambia’s skills development agenda.

Speaking at the meeting, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Owusu, reaffirmed the University’s commitment to TVET as a driver of industrialisation and job creation. He urged staff to support the delegation to ensure the assessment exercise succeeds.

Also present at the meeting were the University Registrar, Ms. Evelyn Fafa Adom, the Director of Research and Innovation, Prof. Samuel Kwofie, Director of International Programmes and Institutional Linkages, Prof. Frank Agyen Dwomoh. They were supported by Mr. George Asante Eduah and Mad. Mavis Gyanewa of the Administrative Section of the Directorate of Research and Innovation.

Members of the Zambian delegation included Gideon Mankralo, International Labour Organisation (Ghana Office), Musoli N. Kashinga, International Labour Organisation (Zambia Office), Agnelli Kafuwe, Ministry of Energy, Glyden Mungaila, Tourism Council of Zambia, Esther Mondoloka, Ministry of Technology and Science, and Paul Mumba, Ministry of Labour and Social Security.

The rest are Theophilus Tetteh Zogblah, TVET Service (Ghana), Mutimbwa Kisuko, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Yewa Kumwenda, Zambia Chamber of Mines, Matthews Ngosa, Agricultural Institute of Zambia as well as Kakunta Kabika, Congress of Trade Unions, Zambia.

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KTU Sweeps Multiple Awards in STEM Research at ARCTUG 2026

Koforidua Technical University (KTU) made a strong showing at the 2026 Applied Research Conference of Technical Universities in Ghana (ARCTUG), clinching multiple awards at the event which took place in Takoradi on May 25-29, 2026.

ARCTUG provides a national platform for Ghana’s Technical Universities to showcase applied STEM research and innovations that address real-world challenges.

KTU’s research and innovation drive took the center stage at this year’s conference as three teaching staff received top honours, while the University earned a Certificate of Recognition for its participation in the TUs Innovation Challenge, highlighting the University’s commitment to practical, industry-focused solutions.

The Director of Research and Innovation of KTU, Prof. Samuel Kwoffie, led the awardees to make an official presentation of their awards to the University Management.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Owusu, on his part, commended the team for the feat they had accomplished noting that the recognition does not only boost KTU’s profile as a hub for innovation in STEM and applied fields, but  should inspire more faculty and students to push research that impacts industry and communities in the Eastern Region and beyond.

Present at the short ceremony were the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Richard Ohene Asiedu, Registrar, Evelyn Fafa Adom, Director of Finance, Rev. Prince Baffuor Ofori, University Librarian, Dr. Edward Asante and Deputy Director of Works, Claire Owusu.

The list of award winners and corresponding categories received by KTU are as follows:

  1. Dr. Albert Adu-Sackey – Best Research Paper in STEM
  2. Mr. Isaac Tornyi – Best Research Paper in Digital Marketing
  3. Dr. Victor Curtis Lartey – Best Research Paper in Engineering Management
  4. Certificate of Recognition to KTU for participating in the TUs Innovation Challenge

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Academic Calendar For 2025/2026 Academic Year, updated

The Second Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year begins with registration open to all students from 12th May to 12th July, 2026. Regular session students report on 22nd May, with lectures commencing on 25th May, 2026. Weekend session lectures begin on 29th May, 2026, the same date the Graduate School reopens and commences lectures.

Mid-Semester Examinations for all programmes are scheduled for 13th to 17th July, 2026, alongside Mock Examinations for DBS II, Engineering, Hospitality, and Pre-HND programmes. Practical Examinations run from 13th to 22nd July, 2026, while the Graduate School holds its Mid-Semester Examinations from 24th to 26th July, 2026.

End-of-semester examinations begin in August: Regular Session examinations run from 17th to 28th August, Weekend Session from 21st August to 6th September, and Graduate School Block II Examinations from 21st to 30th August, 2026.

Vacation & Industrial Attachment

Regular Session vacation commences on 28th August, Weekend Session and Graduate School on 6th September, 2026. Industrial Attachment follows from 7th to 25th September, 2026. The 13th Applied Research Conference is scheduled for 28th September–1st October, 2026.

Consideration of Results

Final Year and Graduate School results will be processed through departmental and faculty board meetings in October 2026, with the Academic Board meeting and publication of results on 23rd October, 2026. Results for continuing students (1st–2nd Year) will be published on 8th December 2026.

Re-Sit Examinations

Re-sit examinations for final year students are scheduled for 30th October to 1st November, 2026. Re-sit examinations for continuing students will take place from 18th January to 7th February, 2027.

Congregation

  • HND/Diploma Congregation: 11th December, 2026
  • B.Tech/M.Tech/MSc. Congregation: 12th December, 2026

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KTU Partners with the Spanish Embassy for a Cultural Day Fashion Exhibition in Accra

Koforidua Technical University (KTU) showcased Ghanaian craftsmanship at the Spanish High Commission’s cultural day celebration, ‘Spanish Feria’, held in Accra on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Diplomats, members of the Spanish community in Ghana and other high-profile guests attended the event celebrating Ghanaian-Spanish cultural exchange.

Through His Excellency Ángel Lossada Torres-Quevedo, Ambassador of Spain to Ghana, and his Seamstresses 2.0 project, KTU’s Fashion/Textiles and Graphic Design students created artworks and sewed Spanish-inspired outfits and accessories using locally sourced Ghanaian fabrics.

The Head of Fashion/Textiles and Graphic Design Department, Dr (Mrs.) Dymphna Bakker-Edoh, Dean of Faculty of Applied Science and Technology, Prof. Joseph Osei supervised the project with technical assistance from the Directorate of International Programmes and Institutional Linkages led by Prof. Frank Agyen Dwomoh, as well as teaching and non-teaching staff of the University, and representatives from the Spanish Embassy.

Patrons at the event commended the creativity, originality, and professional touch in the works the students presented.

The joint initiative gave students hands-on international experience, boosted their confidence, and strengthened KTU’s ties with the diplomatic mission.

University officials noted that the partnership supports KTU’s vision of producing innovative, job-ready graduates and expanding global opportunities for students.

Koforidua Technical University participated in the colourful cultural ceremony based on its recent institutional collaboration with the Spanish High Commission in Accra, expected to advance skills development, foster cross-cultural exchange, create industry exposure for students, and strengthen Ghana-Spain cultural and academic ties.

KTU Partners With Spanish Embassy To Launch “Seamstress 2.0” Fashion And Culture Project At Koforidua Technical University

KTU partners with the Spanish Embassy to launch a fashion and culture project headlined “Seamstresses 2.0: Between Threads and Cultures: Spain and Ghana” at KTU campus on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

The project was launched by the Spanish Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Ángel Lossada Torres-Quevedo and the Vice Chancellor of Koforidua Technical University (KTU), Prof. John Owusu.

The purpose of “Seamstresses 2.0” project is to fuse garments of Ghanaian and Spanish orientation to bring together the fashion and cultures of both countries.

Following the launch, lecturers and industry experts from May 18 -21, 2026 will guide students in KTU’s Department of Fashion and Textiles/Graphic Design to blend clothes and accessories that combines ideas from both countries. The designs will reflect shared heritage alongside new and modern styles.

The work will be presented at an exhibition during the “Spanish Feria” on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The event, which celebrates food, music, and culture, will be held at the Spanish Ambassador’s residence in Accra.

The launch of the “Seamstresses 2.0” project by H.E. Ángel Lossada Torres-Quevedo marks the beginning of a new partnership between KTU and the Spanish High Commission. The goal is to build student skills, strengthen ties between the two institutions, and deepen cultural understanding between Ghana and Spain.

Present at the launch were Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Richard Ohene Asiedu, Registrar, Evelyn Fafa Adom, Director of Finance, Rev. Prince Baffour-Ofori, Head of Fashion/Textiles and Graphic Design Department, Dr. (Mrs.) Dymphna Bakker-Edoh, Director of International Programmes and Institutional Linkages, Prof. Frank Agyen Dwomoh and Dean of Faculty of Applied Science and Technology, Prof. Joseph Osei.

They were joined by other Deans, Directors, Deputy Registrars, Administrators, and students.

KTU Invites Applications for Director of Works and Physical Development

The Governing Council of Koforidua Technical University (KTU) announces for the information of interested candidates, vacancy for the position of Director of Works and Physical Development, and invites applications from qualified and competent Ghanaians for the position, which has become vacant.

For full details and application requirements, download here

Sale Of Application Forms For The 2026/2027 Academic Year

Koforidua Technical University wishes to inform all prospective students and the general public (local and foreign) that Application Forms for Admission to the following programmes of study for the 2026/2027 Academic Year are now on sale:

A) POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES (Weekend Session Only)

  1. MSc. Accounting and Finance
  2. MSc. Digital Marketing and Business Analytics
  3. MSc. Procurement and Supply Chain Management
  4. MSc. Computer Science
  5. MSc. Data Science
  6. MSc. Health Informatics
  7. M.Tech. Construction Technology and Management
  8. M.Tech. Environmental Health and Safety
  9. M.Tech. Municipal Engineering and Management
  10. M.Tech. Water Resources Engineering and Management
  11. M.Tech. Civil Engineering
  12. M.Tech. Renewable Energy Systems Engineering
  13. M.Tech Telecommunication and Network

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

  • (i) Applicants must possess a first degree in any of the above-mentioned areas with at least Second (2nd) Class Lower Division OR
  • (ii) Applicants must have professional qualifications relevant to the area of study plus relevant years of experience
  • (iii) Applicants with class lower than the minimum requirement shall be required to pass an interview

B) 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY(B.TECH) PROGRAMMES (Morning and Weekend Sessions)

  1. Bachelor of Technology in Accounting and Finance
  2. Bachelor of Technology in Actuarial Science
  3. Bachelor of Technology in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
  4. Bachelor of Technology in Automotive Engineering
  5. Bachelor of Technology in Biomedical Engineering
  6. Bachelor of Technology in Building Services Technology (Morning Only)
  7. Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering
  8. Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science
  9. Bachelor of Technology in Commercial Practice and Quantity Surveying (Morning Only)
  10. Bachelor of Technology in Construction Technology & Management (Morning Only)
  11. Bachelor of Technology in Electricals/Electronic Engineering
  12. Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Management & Technology (Morning Only)
  13. Bachelor of Technology in Fashion Design and Textiles
  14. Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology
  15. Bachelor of Technology in Food Safety and Toxicology
  16. Bachelor of Technology in Graphic Design
  17. Bachelor of Technology in Hospitality and Tourism Management
  18. Bachelor of Technology in Integrated Development Planning
  19. Bachelor of Technology in Information and Communication Technology
  20. Bachelor of Technology in Marketing
  21. Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (Plant) – Morning Only
  22. Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (Production) – Morning Only
  23. Bachelor of Technology in Mechatronics Engineering (Morning Only)
  24. Bachelor of Technology in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Morning Only)
  25. Bachelor of Technology in Post-Harvest Technology
  26. Bachelor of Technology in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
  27. Bachelor of Technology in Real Estate Management (Morning Only)
  28. Bachelor of Technology in Rehabilitation Engineering – Morning Only
  29. Bachelor of Technology in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering
  30. Bachelor of Technology in Secretaryship and Management Studies
  31. Bachelor of Technology in Statistics
  32. Bachelor of Technology in Sustainable Water and Sanitation Management
  33. Bachelor of Technology in Telecommunication Engineering
  34. Bachelor of Technology in Welding & Fabrication Engineering
  35. Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Public Administration.

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUR (4) YEAR B.TECH. PROGRAMMES

i. SSSCE Applicants

Passes (A-D) in three (3) core subjects, namely English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and must possess three (3) passes (A-D) in relevant elective subjects. The cumulative aggregate must be 24 or better.

ii. WASSCE Applicants

Credit passes (A1-C6) in three core subjects, namely English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies; and must possess three (3) credit passes (A1-C6) in three relevant elective subjects. The cumulative aggregate must be thirty-six (36) or better.

iii. GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level Applicants
Applicants must possess six (6) GCE ‘O’ Level passes, including English Language, Mathematics and General Science, plus three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes in the relevant courses.

iv. Applicants from Technical Institutions

  • Applicants from Technical Institutes must possess passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus passes in relevant elective courses.

v. Applicants with Technician Certificates

  • Applicants with passes in Motor Vehicle Technicians II (MVT II) may also be considered for admission and will be enrolled at Level 200.
  • Applicants with passes in Motor Vehicle Technicians III (MVT III) may also be considered for admission and will be enrolled at Level 300.
  • At least Part II and III Technician Certificate Holders in EET or Radio & Television or
  • Telecommunication Technician plus English, Mathematics and Science or
  • EET II or Radio & Television Technician II or
  • Telecommunication Technician II with passes in English, Mathematics & Science at the SSSCE/WASSCE level.

vi. HND Applicants

  • HND graduates with the requisite specialization will enroll at level 300.
  • HND graduates with requisite specialization will enroll at level 200 (Mechatronics)
  • Applicants with a University Diploma in the relevant subjects will enroll at level 300.
  • Ordinary Technical Diploma (OTD) will enroll at level 200.

vii. Applicants with DBS Certificates

  • Applicants with DBS Certificates must possess credit passes in Four (4) WASSCE subjects, including English Language and Mathematics
  • Holders of DBS Marketing, DBS Purchasing and Supply and DBS Secretaryship may be enrolled at Level 200 on the respective B.Tech. Programmes.

viii. Mature Applicants

  • Applicants must be twenty-five (25) years old and must show proof of age with a birth certificate and/or Ghana Card.
  • Must have five (5) years of working experience in the relevant discipline
  • Applicants must be holders of either:
  • SSSCE Candidates: A minimum of “E” in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) and three (3) relevant elective subjects.
  • WASSCE Candidates: A minimum of “E8” in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) and three (3) relevant elective subjects.
  • Applicants must pass a written test in English Language, Mathematics, and General Knowledge to be conducted by Koforidua Technical University.

C) HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) PROGRAMMES (Morning and Weekend Sessions)

  1. HND Accountancy
  2. HND Marketing
  3. HND Purchasing & Supply
  4. HND Secretaryship & Management Studies
  5. HND Statistics (Morning Only)
  6. HND Computer Science
  7. HND Computer Network Management
  8. HND Hospitality Management
  9. HND Food Technology
  10. HND Postharvest Technology
  11. HND Fashion Design and Textiles
  12. HND Automotive Engineering
  13. HND Civil Engineering
  14. HND Electricals/Electronic Engineering
  15. HND Mechanical Engineering
  16. HND Renewable Energy Systems Engineering
  17. HND Building Technology
  18. HND Environmental Management and Technology
  19. HND Biomedical Engineering Technology (Morning Only)

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR HND PROGRAMMES

i. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS

  • SSSCE Candidates: Passes (A-D) in three (3) core subjects, namely English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies; and must possess a minimum of D in any three (3) of the passes relevant to the area of specialization.
  • WASSCE Candidates: Passes (A1-D7) in three (3) core subjects, namely English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies; and must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes relevant to the area of specialization.
  • Alternatively, SSSCE/WASSCE Applicants with passes (A-D)/(A1-C6) in three core subjects, namely English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies; and a minimum of D/C6 in any two (2) of the passes relevant to the area of specialization are eligible to apply.

ii. GBCE/ ‘O’/A’LEVEL/ABCE APPLICANTS

  • Five (5) GBCE /GCE ‘O’-Level credit passes (including English Language and Mathematics) plus at least two (2) GCE ‘A’ level/ABCE passes excluding General Paper.

iii. APPLICANTS FROM TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (CERTIFICATE II APPLICANTS)

  • Applicants must have passes in three (3) subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects/trade courses.

iv. APPLICANTS WITH DBS

  • Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes, including English and Mathematics, plus at least three (3) passes in relevant DBS subjects.

v. APPLICANTS WITH TEACHER’S CERTIFICATE.

  • Applicant must have a Three-Year Post-Secondary Certificate or Four-Year Certificate ‘A’ with a minimum of two (2) years teaching experience, plus three (3) GCE O-Level or SSSCE/WASSCE passes in relevant elective subjects.

vi. Mature Applicants

  • Applicants must be twenty-five (25) years old and must show proof of age with a birth certificate and/or Ghana Card.
  • Must have five (5) years of working experience in the relevant discipline
  • Applicants must be holders of either:
  • 1. SSSCE Candidates: A minimum of “E” in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core subjects (including English Language, and Mathematics) and three (3) relevant elective subjects.
    2. WASSCE Candidates: A minimum of “E8” in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core subjects (including English Language, and Mathematics) and three (3) relevant elective subjects.
    • Applicants must pass a written test in English Language, Mathematics and General Knowledge to be conducted by Koforidua Technical University.

D) DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (Morning and Weekend Sessions)

i. Diploma in Food Innovation and Product Design

i) Holders of SSSCE/WASSCE or Equivalent qualifications (Three (3) credit passes (A-D or A1 – D7) in core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science, plus two (2) credit passes (A-D or A1 – D7) in relevant subjects as follows:

  • Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Elective Mathematics)
  • General Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Crop Husbandry, Chemistry and Physics/Elective Mathematics/Biology
  • Food and Nutrition, Management in living, Biology and Chemistry.

ii) GCE A/O LEVEL APPLICANTS (Five (5) GCE “O” Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture plus two GCE “A” Level passes in any two of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture)
iii) Foreign students may be admitted based on qualifications from their home country, for which the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) shall determine equivalences and eligibility.
iv) Mature Applicants
Must be at least 25 years old and a Science/Agricultural/Home Economics graduate. Must work for at least two years in an agricultural or related field. Must show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document, which is at least 5 years old at the time

E) NON-TERTIARY PROGRAMMES (MORNING SESSION)

  1. Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) (Accounting Option)
  2. Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) (Secretaryship Option)
  3. Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) (Management Option)
  4. Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) (Marketing Option)
  5. Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) (Purchasing & Supply Option)
  6. Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) (Banking & Finance Option)
  7. Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) (Entrepreneurship Option)
  8. Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) (Statistics Option)
  9. Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) (Information Technology Option)
  10. Electrical Engineering Technician Part I
  11. Certificate II in Fashion Design and Textiles
  12. Advanced Fashion Design and Textiles
  13. Catering Certificate II
  14. Construction Technician Certificate Part I.
  15. Certificate in Draughtmanship
  16. Certificate in Agrifood Waste Technology
  17. Certificate in Biomedical Equipment Technology

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. DBS – (Accounting/Management/Marketing/Purchasing & Supply/ Entrepreneurship/ Secretarial Options)

  • Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes (including English and Mathematics) Or
  • Four (4) GCE O-Level passes (including English Language and Mathematics) Or
  • Four (4) GBCE (RSA II) passes (including English Language & Business Mathematics) Or
  • NACVET/NVTI Typist/ 2 or 3 passes in Stenographer Certificate (for Secretarial option)

2. DBS – (Statistics and Information Technology Options)

  • Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes (including English, Mathematics plus Elective Mathematics or Physics) Or
  • Four (4) GCE O-Level passes (including English Language and Mathematics, Additional Mathematics or Physics)

3. Certificate II in Fashion Design and Textiles: 2 Years

  • Passes in SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE/’O’ Level subjects.
  • National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI) Fashion Certificate Grade I or Grade II or equivalent.

4. Advanced Fashion Design and Textiles: 2 Years

  • Holders of City and Guilds Certificate in Fashion & Designing (Dressmaking and Tailoring) Or
  • Intermediate Dressmaking/Fashion Certificate plus at least one (1) year relevant practical experience Or
  • Four (4) passes in SSSCE/WASSCE subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and any other elective subjects plus basic knowledge and skills in Dressmaking Or
  • Four (4) passes in GCE ‘O’ Level, including English Language, Mathematics plus knowledge in Dressmaking.

5. Construction Technician Certificate (CTC) Part I

  • Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes, including English, Mathematics and Technical Drawing.
  • Technical Construction option Subjects: Craft (B/C, C/J, P/D, and Plumbing) and Advanced (B/C, C/J, P/D, and Plumbing.)
  • Passes in General Course in Construction (GCC)

6. Electrical Engineering Technician (EET) Part I

  • Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes including English, Mathematics and Science and any two of the following – Applied Electricity/Electronics, Physics, Mathematics.

7. Catering Certificate II – 2 years

  • Passes in relevant SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE/ GCE O-Level subjects.
  • NVTI Grade II or JHS Certificate with working experience.

8. Certificate in Draughtsmanship

  • JHS Certificate with working experience

F) PRE-HND PROGRAMME

The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) has designed an access course for Technical/Vocational Institute graduates into HND Programmes.

Duration – One (1) academic year (i.e. Two (2) semesters of sixteen (16) weeks per semester)
Note: Candidates would be required to obtain at least fifty percent (50%) in each of the three (3) subjects, namely: English Language, Mathematics and Science.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  1. i. Technical/Vocational Applicants who have deficiencies in their Core Courses
  2. ii. Applicants must have a minimum of Craft Course Or
  3. iii. Applicants must have MET I, MVT I and EET I or its equivalent Or
  4. iv. Applicants should have a minimum qualification of Intermediate or Craft Certificate or its equivalent from a recognised examination body. For Hospitality Management, applicants must have Cookery 812/2.

G) MODE OF APPLICATION

1. To apply, applicants must purchase an online admission voucher from any of the following banks nationwide: Ghana Commercial Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, Universal Merchant Bank, Fidelity Bank, Republic Bank, and Zenith Bank. Alternatively, applicants may use the mobile USSD short codes on all networks:

  • Dial 776123# and enter KTU as the institution code. Select “Admission Forms” and proceed to purchase the admission voucher.
  • Dial 9663*540#, select “KTU Forms,” and proceed to purchase the admission voucher.

2. Ghanaian applicants are required to buy online e-vouchers as detailed below:

  • Postgraduate programmes – Two Hundred and Twenty Ghana Cedis (GH¢220.00)
  • Undergraduate and Non-Tertiary (Degree, HND, Diploma, and Certificate) – Two Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH¢200.00)

3. Foreign Applicants can purchase E-Vouchers online at the cost of Fifty US Dollars ($50.00).
Foreign applicants should contact (+233) 342293596 or (+233) 342293596, or send an email to: foreign.applicants@ktu.edu.gh for further information on how to apply.
4. After obtaining the admission voucher, applicants must apply online via the Koforidua Technical University application portal: https://applyonline.ktu.edu.gh
5. Applicants will be required to upload passport-size photographs and result slips/certificates during the application process. Note: Photographs must be taken against a white background.
6. Applicants awaiting results are eligible to apply.

Online applications should be submitted no later than November 20, 2026.

For further details on the online application process and available programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year, please visit www.ktu.edu.gh.

For general admission enquiries, contact:
Information Desk: 0342 293005
Admissions Section: 0342 293705
ICT Directorate: 0342 293596

Enquiries should be made during working hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).
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