HND Mechanical Engineering (Automobile)
Ho 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 Ho Technical University you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe HND in Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) is a diploma programme at Ho Technical University's Faculty of Engineering. It focuses on the design, maintenance, and repair of vehicles and their systems. This programme suits students who enjoy hands-on work with machines and want to build a career in the automotive industry.
What mechanical engineering (automobile) is about
Programmes of this kind focus on how vehicles work: engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, and electrical systems. You learn how to diagnose faults, service cars and trucks, and design improvements to vehicle components. The work is practical, so you can expect to spend time in workshops as well as classrooms. Most graduates go into vehicle maintenance, fleet management, or automotive parts and sales.
How hard it is to get a place
Admission to this programme is less competitive than many engineering courses. Ho Technical University accepts students from Agriculture, General Science, and Technical Studies backgrounds at the senior high school level. If you choose to apply, you can check your grades against the published entry requirements to see whether you qualify.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Agriculture
- General Science
- Technical Studies
Aggregate needed
Ho Technical University publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
HND Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Automotive technician
- Maintenance engineer
- Fleet manager
- Auto parts dealer
- Workshop supervisor
- Vehicle inspector
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