HND Automobile Engineering
Accra Technical University · Faculty of Engineering
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 Accra Technical University you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyHND Automobile Engineering at Accra Technical University's Faculty of Engineering is a diploma programme focused on the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. It blends practical workshop skills with technical knowledge of how cars work, preparing you for work in the automotive industry.
What automobile engineering actually involves
Programmes of this kind usually cover vehicle systems such as engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, and electrical circuits. You learn to diagnose faults, carry out servicing and repairs, and use modern diagnostic equipment, alongside workshop safety and customer care practices.
How hard it is to get a place
Entry to this HND is less competitive than many other engineering programmes. The university accepts SHS graduates from General Science, Home Economics, and Technical Studies backgrounds, so you may qualify even if you did not take the traditional science route. To confirm whether your grades meet the current requirements, check directly with the admissions office.
Where an HND in Automobile Engineering can take you
Graduates typically go into workshops, dealerships, fleet maintenance, and vehicle inspection. Because the diploma combines hands-on skill with technical understanding, it can also lead to further study in engineering or to running your own garage.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- General Science
- Home Economics
- Technical Studies
Aggregate needed
Accra Technical University publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Automotive technician
- Workshop supervisor
- Fleet maintenance officer
- Vehicle inspector
- Auto electrician