BSc Agricultural Engineering

University of Cape Coast · College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences

Degree Engineering & Technology Competitive

Will you get in?

You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Cape Coast you qualify for.

Check if you qualify

BSc Agricultural Engineering is a degree offered by the University of Cape Coast's College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. It combines engineering with agriculture to solve problems in food production and farming. Entry is competitive, and the programme accepts students from Agriculture and General Science backgrounds.

What agricultural engineering involves

Programmes of this kind usually cover the design and maintenance of farm machinery, irrigation systems, soil and water conservation, and post-harvest handling of crops. You also learn how to apply mechanics, electronics, and renewable energy to agricultural production. The degree builds practical skills in problem-solving, project design, and working with rural communities.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry into this programme at the University of Cape Coast is competitive. The university admits applicants from Agriculture and General Science backgrounds. If your grades are strong in these subjects, you can check whether you meet the specific entry requirements for the programme. Similar programmes at the University of Ghana and KNUST are also competitive, while some technical universities are less competitive.

Where this degree takes you

Most agricultural engineering graduates work in the design, installation, and management of equipment and systems for farms and agro-industries. They work as irrigation engineers, machinery specialists, consultants to farmers, and in food processing. Others go into government agencies, agribusiness, or further study in research.