Introduction to the University of Mines and Technology:

Introduction

The University of Mines and Technology is a public university located in Tarkwa, Western Province, Ghana. It focuses on higher education in mining, technology and related sciences. It is the only university in West Africa that specializes in training engineers for the mining industry.

History and establishment time

Establishment time: Its predecessor was Tarkwa Technical Institute, which was established on November 3, 1952, and was officially entrusted by the Ghanaian government on October 7, 1953.

Transformation and development: In 1961, under the advocacy of the Ghana Mining Association, the government redefined the mission of the institute and included the training of mining technicians and other middle-level manpower for the country's mining industry and related industries. In 2001, the Ghanaian government upgraded it to a university and renamed it the Ghana University of Mines and Technology.

School strength

Professional advantages: It has strong teaching and research strengths in mining engineering, mineral engineering, petroleum engineering and other fields. It is an important base for talent training in the mining and technology fields in Ghana and even in West Africa.

Faculty: It has a team of highly qualified faculty, including experts and scholars with rich experience and profound academic attainments in the fields of mining and technology.

Employment prospects: Graduates are highly favored in the mining and oil industries, and are recruited by many well-known companies such as Gold Fields Ghana, Newmont Ghana, AngloGold Ashanti and Tullow Oil.

Nature of the institution: Public university.

Educational philosophy

With knowledge, truth and excellence as core values, it is committed to becoming a center of excellence in Ghana and Africa for cultivating world-class professionals in the fields of mining, oil, technology and related disciplines.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Mining Engineering, Mineral Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Surveying and Mapping Engineering.

Laboratory: The school has a number of professional laboratories, such as mining laboratories, mineral processing laboratories, petroleum engineering laboratories, etc., providing students with a good practical teaching environment.

Faculties and Colleges

The school has several colleges, including the School of Mining Engineering, the School of Mineral Engineering, the School of Petroleum Engineering, the School of Mechanical Engineering, the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, the School of Computer Science and Engineering, the School of Mathematics, the School of Surveying and Mapping Engineering, etc.

Ranking

There is no authoritative comprehensive ranking of the school in the world, but in Ghana, its majors in the fields of mining and technology are ranked relatively high.

Study abroad costs

Tuition fees vary depending on the course and level of study.

Campus environment

Teaching facilities: It has relatively complete teaching and living facilities such as libraries, laboratories, classrooms, dormitories, and sports facilities. The library has a rich collection of books and journals on mining, technology, etc., which provides good resource support for students' study and research.

Campus activities: Campus life is rich and colorful, with various clubs and community organizations, such as academic clubs, sports clubs, cultural clubs, etc. Students can participate in various activities according to their interests and hobbies. The school also holds activities such as the annual UMaT Festival, providing students with a platform to show themselves.