Koforidua Technical University (KTU) is one of the few state-owned universities in the eastern region of Ghana. It was established in 1997 as a polytechnic and was later converted into a technical university in 2016. Some of the available Koforidua Technical University courses include Business, Engineering and Applied Sciences programmes.
Koforidua Technical University offers various undergraduate courses. Photo: @Koforidua Technical University (modified by author) Source: UGC
Koforidua Technical University offers several academic and professional courses to Ghanaian students and international students.
It aims to provide quality technical and vocational education and training to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to contribute effectively to the development of Ghana and beyond.
Koforidua Technical University has produced top graduates who have influenced the world.
Koforidua Technical University courses
Koforidua Technical University is located in Koforidua, Ghana. It strives to provide quality education to students within and beyond. The university offers high-quality programs categorised into various faculties. Here is a list of courses available at the university.
Faculty of Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Renewable Energy Systems Engineering
Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences
Biomedical Engineering
Medical Laboratory Science
Faculty of Built and Natural Environment
Environmental Management and Technology
Building Technology
Development Planning
Faculty of Applied Science and Technology
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Hospitality
Post-Harvest/Food Technology
Fashion Design and Textiles
Faculty of Business and Management Studies
Accountancy
Marketing
Procurement and Supply Science
Secretaryship and Management Studies
Liberal Studies
Professional Studies
Institute of Open Distance Learning (IODL)
The IODL provides courses through a blend of online and face-to-face learning, making it accessible to students with work or personal commitments. The institute operates through five divisions:
Distance learning programme
Parallel programme
International professional programmes
Non-tertiary programmes
Informal programmes
Within these divisions, the IODL oversees programs in various fields, including business, engineering, applied science, and the built and natural environment.
Koforidua Technical University fees
The Koforidua Technical University tuition fees and other essential charges, like examination fees, vary by course. Here is a breakdown of the academic session fees in GHC.
Foreign students (Top-Up)
Programme
Level 300
Level 400
Business Programme - BTech
$1,345
$1,317
Engineering Programmes - BTech
$1,579
$1,477
Applied Sciences - BTech
$1,579
$1,477
Health Sciences - BTech
$1,477
$1,477
DBS students pursuing a 4-year BTech morning session
Programme
Level 200 (GH¢)
Actuarial Science
3,597
Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
3,932
Computer Science
3,869
Marketing
3,667
Accounting & Finance
3,667
Procure & Supply Chain Mgt
3,667
Sec. & Mgt Studies
3,667
Certificate weekend session
Programme
Year 1 (GH¢)
CTC I/MVT I/EET I/MET I
2,364
Biomedical Equipment Technology Technician (BETT)
2,364
Four-year morning BTech session
Programme
Level 100 (GH¢)
Level 200 (GH¢)
Level 300 (GH¢)
Level 400 (GH¢)
Actuarial Science
3,597
3,224
3,224
-
Artificial Intell. & Robotics
3,932
3,554
-
-
Computer Science
3,869
3,471
3,471
3,844
Fashion /Graphic Design
3,816
3,438
-
-
Food Tech/Post Harvest
3,816
3,418
3,418
3,746
Construction Tech Mgt/Quantity Surveyor & Comm Practices/Real Estate/Building Services
Koforidua Technical University admission requirements
Koforidua Technical University application forms for admission to the 2024/2025 academic year are now on sale. You need to attain the following general requirements to gain KTU admission.
SSSCE applicants
Must achieve grades (A-D) in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
Require three passes (A-D) in relevant elective subjects.
The cumulative aggregate must be 24 or better.
WASSCE applicants
Need credit passes (A1-C6) in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Must secure three credit passes (A1-C6) in relevant elective subjects.
The cumulative aggregate must be 36 or better.
GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level applicants
Should possess six GCE ‘O’ Level passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and General Science.
Three GCE ‘A’ Level passes in relevant courses.
Applicants from Technical Institutes
Must have credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
Need credit passes in relevant elective courses.
Other requirements
Applicants holding a university diploma in relevant subjects will be admitted at level 300, while those with an Ordinary Technical Diploma (OTD) will be admitted at level 200.
Applicants must be at least twenty-five (25) years old.
All applicants must pass a written test in English Language, Mathematics, and General Knowledge.
Koforidua Technical University address and contact
For any further inquiry, you can reach out to the institution through the following contacts.
Postal address: PO Box KF-981, Koforidua, Eastern Region, Ghana
Ghana post GPS: EN-112-3991
Email address: info@ktu.edu.gh
Telephone directory
Office
Telephone
Email
Help desk
(+233) 034 229 3005
support@ktu.edu.gh
Student services dept.
(+233) 034 229 0311
studentsservices@ktu.edu.gh
Admission office
(+233) 034 229 3705
admissions@ktu.edu.gh
Director (Int. Relations)
(+233) 034 229 3974
iril@ktu.edu.gh
VC secretariat
(+233) 034 229 3002
vc@ktu.edu.gh
Liaison office
(+233) 030 396 1714
ilo@ktu.edu.gh
Security hotline
(+233) 0342294185
security@ktu.edu.gh
ICT directorate
(+233) 0342293596
support@ktu.edu.gh
Where is KTU located?
Koforidua Technical University is located in Koforidua-Nsutam Road, Koforidua, Ghana. It is one of the technical universities established across the different regions in Ghana.
When was KTU established?
Koforidua Technical University was established in 1997.
What are the Koforidua Technical University hostel fees?
The University provides on-campus housing options, including a university-owned hostel and several private hostels, catering to both Ghanaian and international students. The hostel charges are as follows:
University’s hostel (Getfund)
Category
Price (GH¢)
Six in a room
1,800
Four in a room
2,000
Contentment hostel
Category
Price (GH¢)
Two per room (Ground floor)
1,900 (Men) and 2,000 (Women)
One per room (Self-contained)
3,000
Two per room (Self-contained)
2,600
Two per room (With a common porch)
2,400/2,300
1 per room
Negotiable on request
Papobi Liberty hostel
Category
Price (GH¢)
One in a room
2,200
Two in a room
2,000 (each)
Three in a room
1,350 (each)
Yasetko hostel (Plantain)
Category
Price (GH¢)
Ordinary 2 in a room
1,150 (each)
With washroom, 2 in 1
1,350 (each)
Lords hostel
Category
Price (GH¢)
Two in a room
1,500
Three in a room
1,200
Four in a room
1,000
Adehyie hostel
Category
Price (GH¢)
One-in-a room(Big)
2,000
One-in-a room(Small)
1,800
Two per room
1,250 (each)
Three per room
1,150 to 1,350 (each)
Four per room
1,050 (each)
Nhyira hostel
Cateogory
Price (GH¢)
Single room self- contains with toilet, bath, kitchen
3,200 per person
Single room self- contains with toilet, bath, kitchen (Two in one room)
1,800 per person
One in a room
1700 (each)
Two in a room
1600 (each)
Three in a room
1350 (each)
Four in a room
1250 each excludes cabinets
Sir Joe hostels
Category
Price (GH¢)
Two in a room (Executive)
1,650.00 each, with toilet & bath inside
Two in a room (Non Executive)
1,550 (each)
Four in a room (Executive)
1,500 (each)
Four in a room (Non Executive)
1,450 (each)
Six in a room
1,150 (each)
Elite hostel
Category
Price (GH¢)
Two in room
3,000
Three in a room
2,800
Four in a room
2,600
Six in a room
2,400
Universal hostel
Category
Price (GH¢)
One in a room
1,200
Two in a room
1,100
Three in a room
900
When is KTU's admission deadline?
Koforidua Technical University applications for the 2024/2025 academic year closed on February 28, 2025. The deadline for Master's degree applications was reportedly extended to March 28, 2025.
The 2025/26 application timeline has not been announced but is expected to follow the same schedule as in the past. The institution is open to online applications.
How to buy KTU forms online?
To access the online forms, you must obtain an e-voucher. Ghanaian applicants can purchase KTU Online Serial Number (OSN) e-vouchers, costing GH¢180 at certain Ghanaian banks, including Republic Bank, Fidelity Bank, or Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB). For foreign applicants, e-vouchers are available online for $50.
The above are the essential details about Koforidua Technical University courses and their requirements. For more information regarding Koforidua Poly admission and courses, visit their official website.
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