The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering programme is aimed at training Technician Engineers with sound practical and theoretical background to take up the middle-level supervisory role in the Civil Engineering Industry. These Technician Engineers will also be adequately prepared with the requisite skills to set up their own small and medium scale industries.

The objective of the programme is to turn out highly skilled HND holders with very sound theoretical and practical background to take up the middle and senior level roles in the Ghanaian industry and beyond.  The department has introduced the Competency Based Training (CBT) concept which puts on acquisition of practical skills and knowledge into its curricula to achieve the main objectives of the establishment of the technical university status of Kumasi Technical University.  The concept allows students to undertake a six-month industrial attachment with any reputable civil engineering establishment to enhance their know-how, practical skills and knowledge, and have a better understanding and appreciation of the industry.  The CBT concept also focuses on students’ semester-by-semester projects development in the various civil engineering fields, which must be defended following a technical report submission.  The CBT concept is therefore an avenue to achieve a highly knowledgeable and skilled workforce for Ghana’s socio-economic development.

Entry Requirements:

a. SSSCE APPLICANTS

i. Six passes (A-D) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and
ii. At least three (3) of the passes must be relevant to the area of specialization

b. WASSCE APPLICANTS

i. Six passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and

ii. Must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes must be relevant to the area of specialization

c. TECHNICAL SCHOOL APPLICANTS (CERTIFICATE II)

Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus any three (3) relevant trade courses.

d. MATURE APPLICANTS

Mature Candidates must:

i. Be 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. Have at least two (2) years working experience (letter from the employer is required).

iii. Pass a written examination conducted by Kumasi Technical University (KsTU)