Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering in Ghana

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

•  Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi  
  Entry Requirements:
  Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
  Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
  - For J, K, L, and M, Programmes, Applied Electricity or Electronics is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
  - In the case of programme (M), Biology is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
  - For Programme (I), Geography is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
  - For Programmes E, and F any of the following is acceptable in place of Chemistry: Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Applied Electricity, Technical Drawing and Engineering Science.
  - For Programmes P, Q and R any of the following is acceptable in place of Chemistry; Metalwork, Auto Mechanics, Applied Electricity, Technical Drawing, Building Construction and Woodwork.
  - For Programme A, any of the following are acceptable in place of Chemistry; Technical Drawing or Engineering Science and General Agriculture or Biology.
  - Applicants in this category who do not have Chemistry must obtain Grade B3 in Integrated Science.
  - For Programme I, any of the following are acceptable in place of Chemistry, Applied Electricity or Electronics.
  
  
  ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
  Entry Requirements:
  - ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
  - ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Either credit passes in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with an ‘O’ Level credit in Chemistry, OR Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
  - For Programme (I), EITHER passes in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with an ‘O ‘Level credit pass in Chemistry OR Geography OR Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Geography.
  - For programme C, credit passes in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with credit in ‘Chemistry at O’ Level.
  
  
  MATURE APPLICANTS
  Entry Requirements:
  - EITHER, credit passes in Five (5) subjects at the ‘O’ Level including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, OR
  - Credit passes in THREE (3) WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects- English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, and credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
  - For Programme (I), Geography is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
  - For Programme E. Applicants must have at least THREE (3) years working experience.
  
  
  HND APPLICANTS
  Entry Requirements:
  - For programme K, applicants shall have at least Second Class Honours from any accredited Computer Engineering oriented programme such as Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
  - In the case of programme M, applicants shall have at least Second Class Honours from any accredited Biomedical Engineering oriented programme such as Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Medical Technology.
  - Admission would be based on assessment of Academic Transcript.
  - Applicants must satisfy the requirements for either WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘A’ Level as in (1.0) and (2.0) respectively.
•  Ghana Communication Technology University, Accra  
  Admission shall be granted to holders of the following qualifications:
  (a) WASSCE/SSSCE applicants
  Credits in three (3) SSSCE /WASSCE Core Subjects: (Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science) plus three (3) credits in the following Elective Subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry/Applied Electricity/Electronics/Technical Drawing with an aggregate score of 24 or 36 respectively.
  
  (b) "A" Level applicants
  -Five (5) Credits at ‘O’ Level including Mathematics and English Language
  -They should also have (two) 2 passes at ‘A’ Level in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
  
  (c) Mature Applicants
  -Applicants must be 25 years at the time of submitting the application.
  -Must have either Five credits at the “O” Level including Mathematics, English Language, Physics and Chemistry OR WASSCE/SSSCE credits in three (3) Core Subjects (Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science), plus credits in three (3) Elective Subjects (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry).
  
  (d) International Baccalaurette
  -Applicants must have science background (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,) They must obtain a distinction, credit or pass as decided by the jury.
  -They should also be proficient in English.
  -This is checked through written exams, verbal interview and certification from a recognized language institution.
  
  (e) American grade 12
  -Holders must have science background.
  -They should have good grades in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry .
  -This must be evaluated with the actual results on transcript for the programme.
  
  (f) City and Guilds
  -Holders must have Technician Diploma in Electrical Electronic Engineering or in relevant Engineering Programme.
  
  (g) Higher National Diploma from Polytechnic
  -Holders of Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with 1st Class, 2nd Upper or 2nd Lower grades.
  -They must also satisfy the basic entry requirement into University.
  -They should also satisfy the basic entry requirements into University.
  
  (h) Technical qualifications
  -Advanced Technician Diploma in Electrical Electronic Engineering or Telecom Systems
  
  (i) Diploma holders in Telecom Engineering from a recognized institution
•  Kings University College, Accra  
  Admission requirements:
  G.C.E. "O" Level, G.C.E. "A" Level
  
  SSSCE, WASSCE
  
  HND Computer Science and Information Technology Certificate holders
  
  MATURE STUDENTS
  
  
  
  G.C.E. "O" Level:
  The candidate must have credit passes (1-6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Mathematics , Science and three other subjects.
  
  
  
  G.C.E. "A" Level:
  The candidate must have passes(A-D) in two (2) subjects excluding general paper.
  
  
  
  SSSCE, WASSCE:
  The candidate must have credit passes (A-D; A1-C6) in three core subjects including Mathematics, English Language , Integrated Science and three Elective subjects including Additional Mathematics.
  
  HND (from recognized tertiary institutions):
  The candidate must have credit passes in Mathematics and English Language. The HND must be at least a second class lower.
  
  
  
  
  
  MATURE STUDENTS:
  
  These candidates must satisfy the following requirements:
  
  be at least 25 years at the time of admission
  
  show evidence of date of birth( eg. birth certificate, passport,etc). The birth certificate should not be less than five years old.
  
  produce an introductory letter from employer
•  University of Ghana, Accra  
  Admission requirements:
  All admissions will be to Level 100.
  
  Senior Secondary School Certificates (SSSCE/WASSSCE)
  Baccalaureate (French)
  International Baccalaureate (IB)
  GCE (Cambridge) - 'A' and 'O' Levels
  GCSE & 'A' Levels
  American High School - Grade 12 examinations
  Other external qualifications which have equivalences to the WASSSCE/SSSCE and the GCE (A Levels)
  All applicants who have ever attended or graduated with Certificate/Diploma from the University of Ghana from 1996 to date should indicate their **STUDENT IDENTITYNUMBERS** on their application forms. The same number will be used in the intended programme of study if admitted.
  
  Since the 2007/2008 academic year, the University of Ghana has ceased to admit applicants with the West African Examination Council’s Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates
  
  All Applicants must take note that the process for admission to the University of Ghana is very transparent. Applicants should therefore beware of any persons who may approach them on the pretext of assisting them gain admission for a fee.
•  Presbyterian University College, Abetifi  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Applicants
  
  The general requirements for admission of WASSCE candidates are three (3) credit passes (WASSCE A1 – C6) in three core subjects (English, Integrated Science, Social Studies and Core Mathematics) and three (3) credit passes in three relevant elective subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, Geography).
  
  (ii) Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) Applicants
  
  The general requirements for admission of SSSCE candidates are three (3) credit passes (SSSCE A – D) in three core subjects (English, Integrated Science, Social Studies and Core Mathematics) and three (3) credit passes in three relevant elective subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, Geography).
  
  (iii) Mature Applicants: The Applicant must be 25 years or above. The Applicant will sit for the Mature Entrance Examination before admission into the programme is granted.
•  Accra Institute of Technology, Accra  
  Admission requirements:
  Senior Secondary/High School Certificate Examination (SS/HSCE)
  
  or West African Senior Secondary School Certificate (WASSCE) or equivalent With an aggregate score of 24 or better in six subjects including passes in: Three Core Subjects (including Core English, and Core Mathematics) plus Three Electives.
  
  or a certificate of technology (CTech) or equivalent
•  Regional Maritime University, Accra  
  Course content
  -Communication Engineering
  -Advanced Computer Architecture
  -Data Base Internet Management
  -Information Technology
  -Mathematics
  -Digital Electronics
•  Ashesi University, Accra  
  
•  Regent University College of Science and Technology, Accra  
  
•  All Nations University, Koforidua  
  
•  University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani  
  
•  University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa  
  

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