BSc Computer Engineering

Ghana Communication Technology University · Faculty of Engineering

Degree Engineering & Technology Less competitive

Will you get in?

Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Ghana Communication Technology University you qualify for.

Check if you qualify

BSc Computer Engineering at Ghana Communication Technology University is a degree programme in the Faculty of Engineering. It blends electrical engineering and computer science, covering both computer hardware and software. Entry is less competitive than at several other universities in Ghana, and the programme is open to students from Business, General Science, and Technical Studies backgrounds.

What computer engineering covers

Programmes of this kind usually cover digital circuit design, computer architecture, programming, operating systems, and embedded systems. You learn how computer hardware and software work together, and how to build and troubleshoot computing devices. Typical skills include programming in languages like C and Python, logic design, and interfacing hardware with software.

How competitive entry is at GCTU

At GCTU, this programme is less competitive than the same programme at University of Ghana or KNUST, both of which are highly competitive. The Faculty of Engineering welcomes SHS graduates from Business, General Science, and Technical Studies backgrounds. To know whether your own grades qualify, check the published entry requirements for the programme and confirm with the university's admissions office.

What you can do after graduation

Most graduates of computer engineering go into roles that involve designing, building, or maintaining computer systems. Common career paths include hardware engineering, software development, embedded systems design, network engineering, and IT consultancy. Some work in telecommunications, consumer electronics, or automation, while others move into software and web development.