Sunyani Technical University

OUR HISTORY 

SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY was founded in 1983. The history of the University is very telling from its humbling beginnings to date as it continues to define a niche for itself in education and training of critical human resources for the development of the country.

The University started as Sunyani Technical Institute (SUTECH) in 1967 to offer technical and vocational education and training to Middle School Leavers, and later on, to Junior Secondary School graduates in hands-on Craft/Intermediate Block-Laying and Concreting, Carpentry and Joinery, Furniture Craft as well as Painting and Decoration programmes. Other programmes offered included Electrical Installation, Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Welding and Fabrication, Cookery for the catering and hospitality industry and Business Studies with options in Accounting and Secretarial management. It is interesting to note that, some of these courses are still being offered by the University to different targeted groups through the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET).

In 1997, Sunyani Technical Institute was upgraded to Sunyani Polytechnic (SPOLY) in line with government policy to stress on Technical/Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the tertiary level. The enabling law, the Polytechnics Act 745 empowered the institution to offer tertiary education programmes, principally, Higher National Diploma (HND) in areas in response to national human resource needs at the tertiary level. In addition, non-tertiary courses which were being offered in the previous era continued to run as certificated skilled-based courses to serve industry and also feed the HND programmes. Within this period of Polytechnic status, the first corporate strategic plan was formulated to guide the growth and management of the institution from 2005-2015.

In 2016, Sunyani Polytechnic was converted to Sunyani Technical University (STU) and given a new mandate through the coming into force of the Technical Universities Act 2016 (Act 922 as amended). The TUs Act mandates the University to provide higher education and award degrees, diplomas and other certificates in Engineering, Science, and Technology-based disciplines as well as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Applied Arts and related disciplines. The conversion to Technical University has necessitated reforms in internal governance structures and realignment of programmes and departments, increased investment in staff capacity development and infrastructures as well as the formulation and implementation of the second corporate strategic plan for 2015-2020, which is currently being replaced by a new strategic plan for 2020 – 2025.

From the historical beginnings of Sunyani Technical University to the present, the University has experienced productive growth, in terms of facilities and student population. Currently, Sunyani Technical University offers Bachelor of Technology Degree Programmes, Higher National Diploma (HND) and Non-Tertiary Programmes in Engineering, Science and Technology, TVET, and Applied Arts disciplines. There are plans to obtain the requisite accreditation for the running of Master of Technology and Doctor of Technology programmes in the near future.

Mission
The mission of the Faculty is to provide human capacity in applied sciences to meet the middle and higher level manpower needs of academia and industry.
Vision
The general vision of the Faculty is tied to that of the STU, however specifically we are committed to the provision of career focused education that targets industrial and professional needs in information technology, agriculture and agricultural mechanization, hospitality and tourism, health sciences and applied mathematics.

Sunyani Technical University Emblem/Logo
Slogan: They That Learn Discover

Slogan in Akan: Deɛ Ɔnnim No Sua A Ɔhunu

The Faculty of Applied Science & Technology attracts and trains students and scholars from local and neighbouring countries who are willing to pursue and generate knowledge for the world of work. Our curricular are developed in collaboration with industry and other academic institutions around the world which makes our graduates competitive on the job market.

DEGREE PROGRAMMES (4-YEAR) OFFERED AT SUNYANI TECHNICAL FORMS 

• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Construction Technology
• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Fashion Design
• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Agriculture
• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Agricultural Engineering

DEGREE PROGRAMMES (TOP-UP) OFFERED AT SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY 

• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Building Technology - top-up (Regular and Weekend)
• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Accounting Technology – top-up (Regular and Weekend)
• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Procurement Management top-up (Regular and Weekend)
• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Hospitality Management top-up (Regular and Weekend)
• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Civil Engineering top-up (Regular and Weekend)
• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Management and Entrepreneurial Studies top-up (Regular and Weekend)
• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Marketing Management top-up (Regular and Weekend)
• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering top-up (Regular and Weekend)
• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Mechanical Engineering top-up (Regular and Weekend)
• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Agriculture top-up (Regular and Weekend)

HND PROGRAMMES (Regular and Weekend)  OFFERED AT SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY 

• HND Dispensing Technology
• HND Accountancy
• HND Computerised Accounting
• HND Marketing
• HND Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
• HND Secretaryship and Management Studies
• HND Building Technology
• HND Civil Engineering
• HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Computer Engineering Option)
• HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Medical Engineering Technology Option)
• HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Power Systems Option)
• HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Telecommunication Options)
• HND Industrial Arts (Ceramic Arts)
• HND Industrial Arts (Fashion Design Technology)
• HND Industrial Arts (Textiles Technology)
• HND Interior Design and Technology  (Wood Technology)
• HND Materials Engineering
• HND Mechanical Engineering (Automobile Option)
• HND Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)
• HND Mechanical Engineering (Production Option)
• HND Computer Science
• HND General Agriculture
• HND Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management
• HND Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

PRE-HND (ACCESS) COURSE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL STUDENTS

• HND Building Technology
• HND Civil Engineering
• HND Computer Science
• HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• HND General Agriculture
• HND Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management
• HND Fashion Design Technology
• HND Ceramic Arts
• HND Textiles Technology
• HND Interior Design Technology (Wood Technology)
• HND Materials Engineering
• HND Mechanical Engineering
• HND Dispensing Technology

PROFESSIONAL, DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATES PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY 

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES

1. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) in Word, Excel and PowerPoint: ¢200.00 each.
2. Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) – Database Administration Fundamentals, Windows Server Administration Fundamentals, Networking Fundamentals and Security Fundamentals: ¢200.00 each.
3. INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (ICA) GHANA – PART 1
4. CHARTERED INSTITUE OF BANKERS (GH) –LEVEL 1 – 4
5. THE ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS SCHEME WEST AFRICA (ATSWA) FORMERLY GAT
6. PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTING (PDCA) (1 year programme)
7. PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN BANKING TECHNOLOGY AND ACCOUNTING (DBTA) (1 year programme)

CRAFT PROGRAMMES/COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (COTVET) PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY 
The Technical University also runs programmes of the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET) at the Certificate II and Advanced levels. The programmes are:

• Accounting
• Information Technology
• Secretarial
• Agric Mechanics Work
• Autobody Inter/COTVET
• Blocklaying and Concreting Inter/COTVET
• Catering Inter/COTVET
• Electrical Installation Work
• Electrical Machine Rewinding and   Repairs
• Fabrication and Welding
• Fashion and Designing Intermediate
• Furniture Craft Inter/COTVET
• General Textiles
• Heavy Duty and Diesel Mechanics
• Industrial Maintenance Technology
• Industrial Mechanics
• Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice
• Motor Vehicle Mechanics Work
• Painting and Decorating Inter
• Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Mechanics
• Small Engines Repairs
• Textiles Technician
• PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATES
• Architectural and Engineering Draughtmanship
• Proficiency in Chinese Language
• Proficiency in English Language
• Proficiency in French Language

TECHNICIAN AND ADVANCED PROGRAMMES

• Construction Technicians Course (CTC) Part I
• Construction Technicians Course (CTC) Part II
• Construction Technicians Course (CTC) Part III
• Electrical Engineering Technicians (EET) Part I
• Electrical Engineering Technicians (EET) Part II
• Electrical Engineering Technicians (EET) Part III
• Mechanical Engineering Technicians (MET) Part I
• Mechanical Engineering Technicians (MET) Part II
• Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part III
• Motor Vehicle Technicians (MVT) Part I
• Motor Vehicle Technicians (MVT) Part II
• Motor Vehicle Technicians Part III (MVT III)
• Advanced Blocklaying and Concreting
• Advanced Carpentry and Joinery
• Advanced Cookery (8122)
• Advanced Furniture
• Advanced Painting and Decorating
• Advanced Fashion and Designing
• Advanced Furniture Design & Construction

PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATES

• Architectural and Engineering Draughtmanship
• Proficiency in Chinese Language
• Proficiency in English Language
• Proficiency in French Language

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY 

1. Diploma in Computerized Accounting (DCA) (2-year programme)
2. Diploma in Banking Technology & Accounting (DBTA) (2-year programme)
3. Diploma in Electronic Marketing(2-year programme)
4. Diploma in Business Administration (2-year programme)
5. Diploma in Public Relations(2-year programme)
6. Diploma in Procurement & Materials Management (2-year programme)
7. Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting Option) (1-year programme)
8. Diploma in Business Studies (Secretarial Option) (1-year programme)
9. Diploma in Business Studies (Management Option) (1-year programme)
10. Diploma in Business Studies (Marketing Option) (1-year programme)
11. Diploma in Business Studies (Purchasing and Supply Option) (1-year programme)
12. Diploma in Business Studies (Statistics Option) (1-year programme)

CRAFT PROGRAMMES/COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (COTVET) PROGRAMMES
The Technical University also runs programmes of the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET) at the Certificate II and Advanced levels. The programmes are:

1. Accounting
2. Information Technology
3. Secretarial
4. Agric Mechanics Work
5. Autobody Inter/COTVET
6. Blocklaying and Concreting Inter/COTVET
7. Catering Inter/COTVET
8. Electrical Installation Work
9. Electrical Machine Rewinding and   Repairs
10. Fabrication and Welding
11. Fashion and Designing Intermediate
12. Furniture Craft Inter/COTVET
13. General Textiles
14. Heavy Duty and Diesel Mechanics
15. Industrial Maintenance Technology
16. Industrial Mechanics
17. Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice
18. Motor Vehicle Mechanics Work
19. Painting and Decorating Inter
20. Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Mechanics
21. Small Engines Repairs
22. Textiles Technician

SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY SALES OUTLETS

Prospective Applicants must purchase Sunyani Technical University ADMISSIONS FORMS from the following centres:

1. The Revenue Office, Sunyani Technical University
2. Regional and District POST OFFICES throughout the country
3. Fidelity Bank, Zenith Bank, Ghana Commercial Bank, Stanbic Bank, Sunyani and all other Branches throughout the Country.
4. Through mobile money short code *447*160# on all mobile phone networks.

COST OF SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY APPLICATION FORMS  

1. Bachelor of Technology Applicants - GH¢110.00
2. HND Programmes (Direct Applicants) - GH¢100.00
3. HND Programmes (Mature)            - GH¢110.00
4. Access (Pre-HND), Diploma, Technicianand Advanced Programmes - GH¢100.00
5. Craft programmes and Proficiency Certificates - GH¢60.00

HOW TO APPLY FOR SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY 

ONLINE ADMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1

1. Pay for your ONLINE admission application form at any of the following:
2. SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
3. POST OFFICES
4. FIDELITY BANK
5. ZENITH BANK
6. ECOBANK
7. STANBIC BANK
8. Mobile money short code *447*160# on all networks

Step 2
Applicants applying for programmes that does not require a certificate should contact the Registrar, Sunyani Technical University directly or on phone before buying the form - ( Contact Phone number: 03520 27052/24924)

Step 3
Pay for your online application form and collect your SERIAL NUMBER and PIN CODE. The SERIAL NUMBER and PIN CODE would also be sent to your phone through a text message. Remember to provide a valid phone number and ensure your phone is active when paying for your form to enable you receive a text message containing the SERIAL NUMBER and PIN CODE for your application.

Step 4
LOGIN using your SERIAL NUMBER and the PIN CODE.

Step 5
It takes three (3) steps to complete the Online admission Application form.

Step 6
Step 6-A
Select Programmes of choice, provide your personal information and previous schools attended. You would be required to upload an electronic passport picture (jpg, pjeg, png or gif formats).

Step 6-B
Provide details of relevant certificates obtained, employment history (Compulsory for Mature applicants) and sponsor's information.

Step 6-C
SUBMIT and PRINT the completed application form. You are also to Print and complete the DECLARATION FORM

Step 7
After each step, Click SAVE AND CONTINUE button to save and go to the next STEP.

Step 7
You can LOGOUT and continue later till you SUBMIT your form. (NOTE: Non Submitted application forms would not be processed)

Step 8
After STEP 6-B, you can SUBMIT your admission application form. (NOTE: After submitting your application, NO CORRECTIONS can be done by applicants)

Step 9
Remember to make your phone active while processing your form to enable you receive the appropriate message after submitting your application form.

WHAT DO YOU DO NEXT AFTER SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTING/ FILLING YOUR SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY FORMS ONLINE ?

A printed copy of your completed online application must be enclosed in your envelope before posting together with photocopies of Certificates or Results slips to be returned to: The Registrar, Sunyani Technical University, P. O. Box 206, Sunyani.

A completed ADMISSION FORM should be sent to the Post Office together with photocopies of certificates or result slips and in the case of Mature Applicants, recommendation letter from employer, birth certificates or JHS Certificate should also be attached and sent to the address below and written in that order:

You are requested to send the following documents to the address bellow:

1. A printed copy of the submitted application form
2. A printed and completed copy of a Declaration form
3. Photocopies of Certificates/Results slips and all other relevant documents

THE REGISTRAR,

SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY,

P. O. BOX 206, SUNYANI – BONO REGION

For general enquiries contact the Admissions Secretariat on 0352023278/0352027052, 050 151 2556 or 055 268 5658

WEBSITE : stu.edu.gh

Address: Syi-Ksi Highway, Sunyani

(+233) 3520 - 27052 / 24924 /  035 202 7052
E-mail : enquiries@stu.edu.gh