Introduction to Ho Polytechnic:

History and Establishment

Establishment: 1968.

History: The school was originally a technical college, mainly providing technical preparatory education. In 1972, the college made great progress and upgraded its courses. In 1986, the institution was upgraded to a polytechnic. In 1993, it received full support from the law (Polytechnic Act No. 321) and became a full-fledged higher education institution responsible for training students to Higher National Diploma (HND) and degree levels.

Institutional Nature

Public higher education institution.

Educational Philosophy

Vision: To become a prestigious technical college and make positive contributions to national development.

Mission: To cultivate high-quality human resources through career-oriented education, skills training and collaborative research with the business community.

Core Values: Competency-based training, commitment to quality, equal opportunities for all, and environmental protection.

School Strength

Teaching Resources: The school offers a variety of technical and vocational courses, including engineering, business, hotel management, computer science and other fields. There is an experienced team of teachers who not only have academic knowledge but also practical experience.

Student size: The school attracts students from all over Ghana and has a large number of students.

Employment situation: The school maintains a close cooperative relationship with the business community, providing students with internship and employment opportunities, and graduates have strong competitiveness in the job market.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Engineering, business, hotel management, computer science and other disciplines are the school's advantageous disciplines.

Key laboratories: The school's key laboratories are not clearly mentioned in the current public information.

Faculty

The school has the following five faculties:

Faculty of Applied Science and Technology: offers technical bachelor's programs in hotel management, food technology, information and communication technology, etc.

Faculty of Engineering: offers technical bachelor's programs in electrical and electronic engineering, automotive engineering, agricultural and environmental engineering, etc.

Faculty of Architecture and Natural Environment: offers technical bachelor's programs in architectural technology.

Faculty of Art and Design: offers technical bachelor's programs in fashion design and textiles, industrial arts, etc.

Faculty of Commerce: offers technical bachelor's programs in accounting and taxation, marketing and information technology, procurement and supply chain management, etc.

Ranking

There is no specific information about the school's international or domestic rankings.

Cost

There is no clear mention of the school's specific cost information in the public information.

Campus Environment

Location: Located in Ho City, Volta Region, Ghana.

Campus Facilities: The campus is well-equipped with teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, student dormitories, canteens and other facilities, providing students with good learning and living conditions.