The University of Energy and Natural Resources is a public-funded university in Ghana, that was established by an Act of the Parliament of Ghana, Act 830, 2011.
The University is a publicly funded national institution that seeks to provide leadership and management of energy and natural resources and be a centre of excellence in these critical areas.
The University approaches its programmes and research emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and taking into account areas such as economics, law and policy, management, science, technology, and engineering, as well as social and political issues affecting energy and natural resources.
The University currently operates under the following schools.
- School of Engineering
- School of Energy
- School of Sciences
- School of Geosciences
- School of Agriculture and Technology
- School of Natural Resources
- School of Arts and Social Sciences
- School of Graduate Studies
The University is a multi-campus setup and currently has three campuses located in Sunyani, Nsoatre, and Dormaa Ahenkro.
UENR Ghana Admission Process
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS – REGULAR APPLICANTS (DEGREE AND DIPLOMA)
(A) 4-Year Degree Programmes
- i. SSSCE holders with credit passes (A-D) in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus credit passes (A-D) in Three Elective Subjects relevant to the programme of study with an aggregate score of 24 or better.
- ii. WASSCE holders with credit passes (A1-C6) in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus credit passes (A1-C6) in Three Elective Subjects relevant to the programme of study with an aggregate score of 36 or better.
- iii. GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE (GBCE) holders with credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects
- iv. ADVANCED LEVEL holders with credit in at least five (5) subjects at the GCE ‘O’ Level (or its equivalent,) including English and Mathematics, plus at least two passes in the subjects relevant to the programme of study.
- v. FOREIGN APPLICANTS who have any of the above qualifications or their equivalents from an accredited/recognized institution.
- vi. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS acceptable for consideration include International Baccalaureate (IB), IGCSE, American Grade 13 Examinations, and other external qualifications which have equivalent to the WASSCE/SSSCE and the GCE (A Levels).
(B) 2-YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
- i. SSSCE holders with passes (A-E) in all subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science/Social Studies, plus 3 passes (A-E) in Three Elective Subjects relevant to the programme of study.
- ii. WASSCE holders with passes (A1-D7) in English Language, Mathematic,s and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus passes (A1-D7) in Three Elective Subjects relevant to the programme of study.
Sale of Vouchers The cost of an e-voucher is Two Hundred Ghana Cedis (GHS200).
SALE OF VOUCHERS (DEGREE AND DIPLOMA)
The cost of an e-voucher should be around Three Hundred Ghana Cedis (GHS300)
TOP-UP APPLICANTS (WEEKEND TOP-UP AND REGULAR TOP-UP)
Higher National Diploma Holders in a related field with at least 2nd Class Lower Division. In addition, applicants must have acquired at least two (2) years’ post-HND working experience. ii. Diploma Holders in a related field with at least a Pass. In addition, applicants must have acquired at least two (2) years’ post-Diploma working experience.
SALE OF VOUCHERS ( WEEKEND TOP-UP AND REGULAR TOP-UP)
The cost of an e-voucher is Two Hundred and Fifty Ghana Cedis (GHS250)
(C) FOUR (4) YEAR WEEKEND DEGREE APPLICANTS
- i. SSSCE holders with credit passes (A-D) in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science/Social Studies, plus credit passes (A-D) in Three Elective subjects relevant to the programme of study, with an aggregate score of 24 or better.
- ii. WASSCE holders with credit passes (A1-C6) in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science/Social Studies, plus credit passes (A1-C6) in Three Elective Subjects relevant to the programme of study with an aggregate score of 36 or better.
- iii. GBCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects
- iv. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Candidates: Passes in three (3) subjects (at least one of the passes should be Grade D or better).
Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for Science students).
4-YEAR BSc. PROGRAMMES ( WEEKEND)
School of Engineering
- BSc. Mechanical Engineering
School of Sciences
- BSc. Computer Science
- BSc. Information Technology
School of Natural Resources
- BSc. Fire and Disaster Management
- BSc. Natural Resources Management (with options in: Ecotourism, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Forest Resource Management, Land Reclamation and Restoration Social Forestry
- BSc. Hospitality Management: School of Management Sciences and Law
- BSc. Resource Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
School of Agriculture and Technology (Dormaa Ahenkro Campus)
- BSc. Agriculture with options in: Animal Production, Crop Production, Horticulture.
Note that the cost of an e-voucher is around three hundred Ghana cedis (GHS300).
