HND Mechanical 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 qualifyThe HND in Mechanical Engineering at Accra Technical University is a diploma programme in the Faculty of Engineering. It focuses on the practical and theoretical skills needed to work with machines, manufacturing systems, and engineering processes. This page explains what the programme covers, how competitive it is to enter, and the kinds of work graduates go into.
What mechanical engineering covers
Mechanical engineering is about designing, building, and maintaining machines and mechanical systems. Programmes of this kind usually cover engineering mathematics, physics, materials science, thermodynamics, and manufacturing processes. You learn how machines work, how to read and produce engineering drawings, and how to solve practical problems in industry.
How competitive is entry?
Entry to this programme is less competitive than to many other engineering courses at the university level. Accra Technical University's Faculty of Engineering admits students from General Science, Home Economics, and Technical Studies backgrounds. If you are interested in engineering but your SHS results are not at the top end, this is a programme worth considering. Your specific grades will determine whether you qualify, so check them against the published requirements.
What you can do after graduating
Graduates of mechanical engineering diplomas typically go into the manufacturing, energy, and maintenance sectors. You might work as a maintenance technician, a production supervisor, a design draughtsperson, or a plant operator. Some graduates continue to higher qualifications in engineering. The practical nature of the diploma means you are likely to be ready for technical work soon after finishing.
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.
HND Mechanical Engineering at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Maintenance technician
- Production supervisor
- Mechanical draughtsperson
- Plant operator