The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Sunyani, Ghana, stands as a public-funded institution committed to providing leadership and expertise in the management of energy and natural resources. Officially established on December 31, 2011, through Act 830 of the Parliament of Ghana, UENR aims to be a center of excellence in these critical fields.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Establishment and Development
In anticipation of the university's establishment, then-President J. E. A Mills formed a National Task Force Planning Committee on January 8, 2010. This committee was tasked with developing, organizing, and supervising the implementation of the establishment program for two new universities in the Volta and Brong Ahafo (now Bono) Regions. Samuel Kofi Sefah-Dedeh, former Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Services at the University of Ghana, chaired the 24-member Task Force, with Christine Amoako-Nuamah from the Office of the President serving as the convener.
Following the committee's recommendations, President J.E.A Mills inaugurated the commencement of the University in Sunyani on February 8, 2011. Furthermore, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) ceded its Faculty of Forest Resources Technology campus to UENR in a ceremony held in Sunyani on June 7, 2012.
Campuses and Facilities
The university operates on a multi-campus model, with three campuses currently located in Sunyani, Nsoatre, and Dormaa Ahenkro. The School of Engineering is situated on the Nsoatre campus, spanning approximately 2,000 acres. The School of Agriculture and Technology and Geosciences occupies around 2,000 acres of land on the Dormaa campus. Additionally, UENR has four field training stations in Mim, Bronsankoro, and Kyeraa for students in Agriculture and Forest Resources Management, and one in Bui for Engineering students.
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Courses Offered
The Sunyani based school keeps growing in the number of courses offered as well as the number of students who choose to have their higher education there. The University is duly accredited and continues to run successful courses leading to diplomas, degrees and post graduate degrees.
UENR offers a diverse range of programs across various disciplines. Here is a list of courses offered:
- BSc. Basic and Applied Biology
- BSc. Climate Science
- BSc. Computer Science
- BSc. Renewable Energy Engineering
- MPhil. Social Forestry and Environmental Governance
- PhD. Social Forestry and Environmental Governance
- BSc. Environmental Engineering
- Diploma in Fire, Safety and Disaster Management
- Diploma in Natural Resource Management
- BSc. Mechanical Engineering
- BSc. Actuarial Science
- BSc. Agricultural Engineering
- BSc. Agriculture with options in Crop production, Animal production, Horticulture and Agribusiness
- BSc. Chemistry
- BSc. Computer Engineering
- BSc. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- BSc. Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
- BSc. Fire and Disaster Management
- BSc. Fisheries and Aquaculture
- BSc. Hospitality Management
- BSc. Information Technology
- BSc. Petroleum Engineering
- MSc. Environmental Engineering Management
- MSc. Sustainable Energy Management
- MPhil. Sustainable Energy Management
- PhD. Environmental Engineering Management
- PhD. Sustainable Energy Management
- Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Environmental Engineering Management
- Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Sustainable Energy Management
When fully operational, the university would have seven schools.
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Admission for Mature Students
For mature applicants, the following criteria apply:
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- Applicants must be at least 25 years old at the time of application, providing proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary evidence.
- Applicants should have at least credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE or any other nationally recognized standard High School level examinations.
- In lieu of such qualification, applicants must pass a Mature Students’ Entrance Examination conducted by the University in English Language, Mathematics and Aptitude Test.
Application Process
To apply to UENR, prospective students should follow these steps:
- Obtain application forms from Regional and some selected POST OFFICES throughout the country.
- Complete the on-line application registration using the serial number on the Admission Form.
- Attach a printed copy to the completed Forms and submit to any GHANA POST OFFICE.
- Completed Application Forms must be accompanied by a processing fee of $ 150 USD.
Additional Information
- A Fee-Paying Facility can be accessed when an applicant does not meet the Competitive Requirements and CUT-OFF Points but satisfy Minimum Entry Requirements of Aggregate 24/36 or better.
- Prospective students who may wish to be considered for hostel accommodation are to indicate the request on their Application Form.
- Admission to the University is transparently administered without any other considerations.
UENR offers foundational education, specialized knowledge, and multi-faceted learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. With its strong focus on research and innovation, UENR is committed to providing a learning-friendly environment for its students. The university is duly accredited and continues to run successful courses leading to diplomas, degrees and post graduate degrees.
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