Welcome toGhana’spremierPolytechnic,Accra Polytechnic. We open up a wide range of career paths and equip you with skills that are highly valued in the workplace through variety ofprogrammesoffer.
The programmes include Bachelor ofTechnology(B-Tech), Higher National Diploma (HND) and ordinary diplomas. We also continue to offer tailor-made programmes for technical and vocational schoolgraduatesas well as professionals, especially in the engineering field. There are six to eighteen months certificate programmes accredited by various bodies such as theGhanaTechnicalEducationUnit and NACVET. Also in our offer of programmes are professional courses by bodies such as CILT, ACCA, CIM andothers.
Our expectations are that you should join us and take advantage of our resources to develop yourself in the three overlapping areas of life;the academic, the career and the personal.
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES
Higher National Diploma (HND) certificate in a relevant field with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.
Applicants must have at least two (2) years post-HND qualification working experience.
FOREIGN APPLICANTS
All foreign qualifications must be referred to the NationalAccreditationBoard (NAB) by the applicant, for the determination of the equivalences and eligibility for admission into tertiary institutions in Ghana. All foreign applicants are expected to show proof of their registration or possession of the Non-Citizen Ghana card, issued by the National Identification Authority (NIA), Ghana.
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
DURATION: Eighteen (18) months Top-Up
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Where applicable, the following documents must be submitted along with the application form:
HND Certificate and Transcript
SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate or “A” Level and “O” Level Certificates
National Service Certificate
National Identification Document (Birth Certificate / Passport etc)
Teacher Training Certificate
Mechanical/Agric. Engineering/Motor Vehicle Technicians Part I, II, III
Non-Citizen Ghana card (FOR ALL FOREIGN APPLICANTS)
DURATION: Eighteen (18) months Top-Up
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
HND Certificate and Transcript
SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate or “A” Level and “O” Level Certificates
National Service Certificate
National Identification Document (Birth Certificate / Passport etc)
Teacher Training Certificate (where applicable)
Technicians Certificates in CTC I, II and III (where applicable)
Non-Citizen Ghanacard (FOR ALL FOREIGN APPLICANTS)
DURATION: Eighteen (18) months Top-Up
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Higher National Diploma (HND) holders in Civil Engineering with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.
Applicants must have at least two (2) year post-HND qualification working experience.
The following documents must be submitted along with the application form:
HND Certificate and Transcript
SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate or “A” Level and “O” Level Certificates
National Service Certificate
National Identification Document (Birth Certificate / Passport etc)
Teacher Training Certificate (where applicable)
Technicians Certificates in CTC I, II and III (where applicable)
Non-Citizen Ghanacard (FOR ALL FOREIGN APPLICANTS)
DURATION: Eighteen (18) months Top-Up
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Higher National Diploma (HND) holders in Science Laboratory Technology with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.
Applicants must have at least two (2) years post-HND qualification working experience.
Where applicable, the following documents must be submitted along with the application form:
HND Certificate and Transcript
SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate or “A” Level and “O” Level Certificates
National Service Certificate
National Identification Document (Birth Certificate / Passport etc)
Teacher Training Certificate
Science Laboratory Technicians Part One Certificate
Non-Citizen Ghana card (FOR ALL FOREIGN APPLICANTS)
DURATION: Eighteen (18) months Top-Up
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Higher National Diploma (HND) holders in Fashion Design and Textiles with at least a Second Class Lower Division or “Competent” in the prescribed HND Competency-Based Trainingprogramme.
Applicants must have at least two (2) year post-HND qualification working experience.
Where applicable, the following documents must be submitted along with the application form:
HND Certificate and Transcript
SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate or “A” Level and “O” Level Certificates
National Service Certificate
National Identification document (Birth Certificate / Passport etc)
Teacher Training Certificate
Advanced Fashion Certificate
Non-Citizen Ghanacard (FOR ALL FOREIGN APPLICANTS)
DURATION: Eighteen (18) months Top-Up
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Higher National Diploma (HND) holders in Purchasing and Supply with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.
Applicants must have at least two (2) year post-HND qualification working experience in a relevant Procurement and Supply Chain Industry.
Where applicable, the following documents must be submitted along with the application form:
HND Certificate and Transcript
SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate or “A” Level and “O” Level Certificates
National Service Certificate
National Identification Document (Birth Certificate / Passport etc)
Non-Citizen Ghanacard (FOR ALL FOREIGN APPLICANTS)
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) PROGRAMMES
HND SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (FULL TIME & PART TIME)
DURATION:Three (3) years.
WASSCE applicants must have credit passes (A1 – D7) in SIX (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Integrated Science and Mathematics, and must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) elective subjects in the following relevant areas:
SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN APPLICANTS
Three (3) passes in SLT Part I. Credit will be an advantage.
Candidates must be at least twenty-five (25) years old, and must show proof of age with birth certificates or any legitimate documentary proof. In addition, applicants must pass the Mature Entrance Examinations to be conducted in English Language, Mathematics, General Knowledge and General Knowledge in Subject Area. The mature candidate must have the relevant working experience in the subject area.
3. FOREIGN APPLICANTS
All foreign qualifications must be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) by the applicant, for the determination of the equivalences and eligibility for admission into tertiary institutions in Ghana. All foreign applicants are expected to show proof of their registration or possession of theNon-Citizen Ghana card,issued by the National Identification Authority (NIA), Ghana.
HND COMPUTER SCIENCE (FULL TIME ONLY)
DURATION: Three (3) years
gce ‘a’ level applicants
WASSCE applicants must have credit passes (A1 – D7) in SIX (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, English Language, Integrated Science, Mathematics, and Elective Mathematics; and must possess a minimum of C6 in any two (2) relevant elective subject areas.
i. A minimum of two (2) passes in AdvancedBusinessCertificate Examination (ABCE) in Information Technology (WAEC) plus four (4) GBCE credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Science. OR
ii.Technician Certificate in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognised higher institution plus GCE ‘O’ Level/SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Science. OR
iii.City and Guilds certificate in Information Technology or Data Processing
iv. Technician Certificate (Passes in two (2) subjects)
v. Technician Diploma (Passes in two (2) subjects)
vi. Advance Diploma (Passes in two (2) subjects) OR
vii. EET I and EET II Certificates OR
First degree in a relevant area from a recognized institution.
2. TEACHER APPLICANTS
i. Four (4) or Two (2)- years Certificate ‘A’. OR
Three (3)-year Post Secondary Teacher’s Certificate. AND
iii.Four (4) GCE ‘O’ Level / SSSCE / WASSCE credit passes including English Language and Mathematics. AND
iv. At least, a minimum of one (1) year teaching experience. AND
v. Must have Science/Engineering background.
3. MATURE APPLICANTS
Candidates applying as mature students must be at least twenty-five (25) years old, and must show proof of age with birth certificates or any legitimate documentary proof. In addition, applicants must pass the Mature Entrance Examinations to be conducted in English Language, Mathematics, General Knowledge and General Knowledge in Subject Area. The mature candidate must have the relevant working experience in the subject area.
4.FOREIGN APPLICANTS
All foreign qualifications must be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) by the applicant, for the determination of the equivalences and eligibility for admission into tertiary institutions in Ghana. All foreign applicants are expected to show proof of their registration or possession of theNon-Citizen Ghana card,issued by the National Identification Authority (NIA), Ghana.
HND STATISTICS (FULL TIME ONLY)
DURATION: Three (3) years
GCE ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
Two (2) GCE ‘A’ Level passes in any subjects such as Mathematics or Statistics and Physics or Chemistry, and Geography. AND
Four (4) GCE ‘O’ Level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics or Statistics and any other numerate subject such as Economics, Geography, Accounting.
SSSCE applicants must have credit passes (A – D) in SIX (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Integrated Science and Mathematics; and three (3) elective subjects including Elective Mathematics and any two (2) of the following elective subjects:
Economics, Geography, Accounting, Costing/Management, Chemistry, Physics, Technical Drawing and Applied Electricity
WASSCE applicants must have credit passes (A1 – D7) in SIX (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Integrated Science and Mathematics; and must possess a minimum of C6 in three (3) elective subjects including Elective Mathematics and any two (2) of the following elective subjects:
Economics, Geography, Accounting, Costing/Management, Chemistry, Physics, Technical Drawing and Applied Electricity
NB: Applicants without Elective Mathematics but with ‘A1’ or ‘B2’ and its equivalent in Core Mathematics would be considered on the strength of their elective subjects.
2.OTHER APPLICANTS
i. Diploma in Statistics from a recognised institution.OR
ii. One (1)-year certificate in Statistics from a recognised institution (plus passes in English and Mathematics) or
iii.City and Guilds Technician Diploma in Information Technology or Data Processing.
3. TEACHER APPLICANT
4. MATURE APPLICANT
Candidates applying as mature students must be at least twenty-five (25) years old, and must show proof of age with birth certificates or any legitimate documentary proof. In addition, applicants must pass the Mature Entrance Examinations to be conducted in English Language, Mathematics, General Knowledge and General Knowledge in Subject Area. The mature candidate must have the relevant working experience in the subject area.
5. FOREIGN APPLICANTS
All foreign qualifications must be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) by the applicant, for the determination of the equivalences and eligibility for admission into tertiary institutions in Ghana. All foreign applicants are expected to show proof of their registration or possession of theNon-Citizen Ghana card,issued by the National Identification Authority (NIA), Ghana.
HND HOTEL catering and institutional management (FULL TIME & PART TIME)
DURATION: Three (3) years
Applicants must pass all subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science in the NAPBTEX Access Course plus two (2) passes in technical subjects (technical students).
2. CERTIFICATE II APPLICANTS
Passes in Six (6) relevant subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science/Social Studies), plus three (3) passes in relevant elective subject areas.
3. INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT (IM) APPLICANTS
4. MATURE APPLICANTS
Candidates applying as mature students must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age and must show proof of age with birth certificates or any legitimate documentary proof. In addition, applicants must pass the Mature Entrance Examinations to be conducted in English Language, Mathematics, General Knowledge and General Knowledge in Subject Area. The mature candidate must have the relevant working experience in the subject area.
5. FOREIGN APPLICANTS
All foreign qualifications must be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) by the applicant, for the determination of the equivalences and eligibility for admission into tertiary institutions in Ghana. All foreign applicants are expected to show proof of their registration or possession of theNon-Citizen Ghana card,issued by the National Identification Authority (NIA), Ghana.
HND FASHION DESIGN AND TEXTILES STUDIES (FULL TIME & PART TIME)
DURATION:Three (3) years
SSSCE applicants must have credit passes (A – D) in SIX (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, English Language, Integrated Science or Social Studies (whichever is better) and Mathematics; and three (3) elective subjects in the area of specialisation.
WASSCE applicants must have credit Passes (A1 – D7) in SIX (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, English Language, Integrated Science or Social Studies (whichever is better) and Mathematics; and must possess a minimum of C6 in any relevant elective subject areas.
Advanced Fashion Certificate plus four (4) GCE ‘O’ Level / SSSCE / WASSCE credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
2. PRE-HND (ACCESS COURSE) APPLICANTS
Applicants must pass all subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science) in the NAPBTEX Access Course plus technician certificate.
3. CERTIFICATE II APPLICANTS
Passes in Six (6) relevant subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science/Social Studies), plus three (3) passes in relevant elective subject areas.
First degree from a recognised institution
6. MATURE APPLICANTS
Candidates applying as mature students must be at least twenty-five (25) years old, and must show proof of age with birth certificates or any legitimate documentary proof. In addition, applicants must pass the Mature Entrance Examinations to be conducted in English Language, Mathematics, General Knowledge and General Knowledge in Subject Area. The mature candidate must have the relevant working experience in the subject area.
7. FOREIGN APPLICANTS
All foreign qualifications must be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) by the applicant, for the determination of the equivalences and eligibility for admission into tertiary institutions in Ghana. All foreign applicants are expected to show proof of their registration or possession of theNon-Citizen Ghana card,issued by the National Identification Authority (NIA), Ghana.
HND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (FULL TIME & PART TIME)
DURATION:Three (3) years
GCE ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS
TECHNICIAN APPLICANTS
PRE-HND(ACCESS COURSE) APPLICANTS
Applicants must pass all subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science in the NAPBTEX Access Course plus technician certificate to qualify.
CERTIFICATE II APPLICANTS
Passes in Six (6) relevant subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science/Social Studies), plus three (3) passes in relevant elective subject areas.
TEACHER APPLICANTS
MATURE APPLICANTS
Candidates applying as mature students must be at least twenty-five (25) years old, and must show proof of age with birth certificates or any legitimate documentary proof. In addition, applicants must pass the Mature Entrance Examinations to be conducted in English Language, Mathematics, General Knowledge and General Knowledge in Subject Area. The mature candidate must have the relevant working experience in the subject area.
FOREIGN APPLICANTS
All foreign qualifications must be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) by the applicant, for the determination of the equivalences and eligibility for admission into tertiary institutions in Ghana. All foreign applicants are expected to show proof of their registration or possession of the Non-Citizen Ghana card, issued by the National Identification Authority (NIA), Ghana.
(APPLICANTS WITH TECHNICIAN PART II MUST FULFIL REQUIREMENTS FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PART I OR MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN PART I).
NOTE: APPLICANTS WITH REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN II DON’T REQUIRE REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN I SINCE IT IS A TWO (2) YEAR CONTINUOUS PROGRAMME.
HND ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING(FULL TIME & PART TIME)
DURATION:Three (3) years
GCE ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
SSSCE / WASSCE APPLICANTS
TECHNICIAN APPLICANTS
PRE-HND (ACCESS COURSE) APPLICANTS
Applicants must pass all subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science) in the NAPBTEX Access Course plus technician certificate.
CERTIFICATE II APPLICANTS
Passes in Six (6) relevant subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science/Social Studies), plus three (3) passes in relevant elective subject areas.
TEACHER APPLICANTS
MATURE APPLICANTS
Candidates applying as mature students must be at least twenty-five (25) years old, and must show proof of age with birth certificates or any legitimate documentary proof. In addition, applicants must pass the Mature Entrance Examinations to be conducted in English Language, Mathematics, General Knowledge and General Knowledge in Subject Area. The mature candidate must have the relevant working experience in the subject area.
FOREIGN APPLICANTS
All foreign qualifications must be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) by the applicant, for the determination of the equivalences and eligibility for admission into tertiary institutions in Ghana. All foreign applicants are expected to show proof of their registration or possession of the Non-Citizen Ghana card, issued by the National Identification Authority (NIA), Ghana.
HND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY (FULL TIME & PART TIME)
DURATION: Three (3) years
GCE ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS
TECHNICIAN APPLICANTS
PRE-HND (ACCESS COURSE) APPLICANTS
Applicants must pass all subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science in the NAPBTEX Access Course plus technician certificate.
CERTIFICATE II APPLICANTS
Passes in Six (6) relevant subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science/Social Studies), plus three (3) passes in relevant elective subject areas.
TEACHER APPLICANTS
iii. Five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level/SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and two (2) science related subjects. AND
A minimum of one (1) year teaching experience.
Must have Mathematics/Science/Engineering background from the Training College.
First degree in a relevant area from a recognized institution.
MATURE APPLICANTS
Candidates applying as mature students must be at least twenty-five (25) years old, and must show proof of age with birth certificates or any legitimate documentary proof. In addition, applicants must pass the Mature Entrance Examinations to be conducted in English Language, Mathematics, General Knowledge and General Knowledge in Subject Area. The mature candidate must have the relevant working experience in the subject area.
FOREIGN APPLICANTS
All foreign qualifications must be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) by the applicant, for the determination of the equivalences and eligibility for admission into tertiary institutions in Ghana. All foreign applicants are expected to show proof of their registration or possession of the Non-Citizen Ghana card, issued by the National Identification Authority (NIA), Ghana.
HND CIVIL ENGINEERING (FULL TIME & PART TIME)
DURATION: Three (3) years
GCE ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
SSSCE applicants must have credit passes (A – D) in five (5) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) relevant elective subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology Elective Mathematics, Geography/Economics, Technical Drawing, Building Construction or any related subject area.
WASSCE applicants must have passes (A1 – C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) relevant elective subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology Elective Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Technical Drawing, Building Construction or any related subjects.
TECHNICAN APPLICANTS
PRE-HND (ACCESS COURSE) APPLICANTS
Applicants must pass all subjects (English, Mathematics and Science) in the NAPBTEX Access Course plus technician certificate or two credit passes in science/engineering elective subjects (WASSCE students).
CERTIFICATE II APPLICANTS
Passes in Six (6) relevant subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science/Social Studies), plus three (3) passes in relevant elective subject areas.
TEACHER APPLICANTS
MATURE APPLICANTS
Candidates applying as mature students must be at least twenty-five (25) years old, and must show proof of age with birth certificates or any legitimate documentary proof. In addition, applicants must pass the Mature Entrance Examinations to be conducted in English Language, Mathematics, General Knowledge and General Knowledge in Subject Area. The mature candidate must have the relevant working experience in the subject area.
FOREIGN APPLICANTS
All foreign qualifications must be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) by the applicant, for the determination of the equivalences and eligibility for admission into tertiary institutions in Ghana. All foreign applicants are expected to show proof of their registration or possession of the Non-Citizen Ghana card, issued by the National Identification Authority (NIA), Ghana.
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