A. SSSCE

Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three (3) credit passes (A-D) in any of the following elective subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics, Applied Electricity, Welding and fabrication and any other relevant related courses with aggregate 24 or better. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.


B. WASSCE

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three (3) credit passes (A1-C6) in any of the following elective subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics, Applied Electricity, Welding and fabrication and any other relevant related courses with aggregate 36 or better. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.


C. A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Five (5) credit passes at O’Level including English and Mathematics, plus, two (2) Credit passes at
‘A’ Level in the following courses: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics.
Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.


D. TECHNICAL SCHOOL APPLICANTS

Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus credit passes in paper I and paper II in any of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Industrial Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Auto Mechanics, Heavy Duty, Refrigeration, and Agricultural Engineering.
They will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.


E. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA HOLDERS

Applicants must have graduated with a good Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, and
They will be admitted in year three (3) of the programme

F. MATURE APPLICANTS

Must be 25 years old with any legitimate documentary proof which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application.
Must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend and pass an interview.
A professional experience of two (2) years will be an added advantage (A letter from employer is required).


G. MVT 3, MET 3 AND REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING PART 3 TECHNICIANS CERTIFICATE HOLDERS

Applicants must have acquired Motor Vehicle Technicians Part 3 (MVT 3) or Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 3 (MET 3), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, Certificate of London City & Guilds/Ghana Education Service (Technical Examinations Unit) and
Must undergo a one (1) semester bridging programme and pass all the bridging cour ses with an average score of at least 50 %. The bridging courses are shown in the table below.
They will be admitted in year three (3) of the programme after the bridging programme.


H. DIPLOMA OR TERTIARY DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING HOLDERS

Applicants must have graduated with a good Diploma or Tertiary diploma in Mechanical Engineering and they will be admitted in year two (2) of the programme
Applicants who have graduated with good Diploma or Tertiary diploma in Mechanical Engineering and have undergone a one (1) month bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50 %, will be admitted in year three (3) of the programe.
The bridging courses are shown in the table below.

I. PRE-ENGINEERING GRADUATES

Applicants must have graduated in KsTU Pre-engineering programme and pass all the courses with an average score of at least 50 %, and
They will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme

All foreign qualifications will be referred to Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission.