Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing)

This programme at Kumasi Technical University focuses on manufacturing within mechanical engineering. It is one of the more accessible engineering degrees to get into, and it prepares you for work in production and manufacturing industries. Entry is open to SHS graduates from General Science, Technical Studies, and Visual Arts backgrounds.

What this field covers

Mechanical engineering in manufacturing deals with how products are made. Programmes of this kind usually cover machine design, production planning, materials and manufacturing processes, quality control, and the operation of production lines. You build practical skills in using computer-aided design (CAD), managing industrial equipment, and improving how things are made.

How hard it is to get a place

Admission to this programme at Kumasi Technical University is less competitive than to many other engineering degrees. That means a good WASSCE result from any of the accepted backgrounds — General Science, Technical Studies, or Visual Arts — is enough to apply. You can check the university's published entry requirements to see if your grades qualify.

Where this degree can take you

Most graduates go into industry, working in factories, production plants, or engineering firms. Roles typically involve overseeing production, improving manufacturing processes, ensuring quality, or designing components for mass production.