Ghana has 10 public technical universities in GTEC’s current public technical university category. They are designed around technical, applied, professional, and industry-oriented higher education, although the exact programme mix varies by institution.
Full list
| No. | Technical university | Location |
| 1 | Accra Technical University | Accra |
| 2 | Bolgatanga Technical University | Bolgatanga |
| 3 | Cape Coast Technical University | Cape Coast |
| 4 | Ho Technical University | Ho |
| 5 | Sunyani Technical University | Sunyani |
| 6 | Kumasi Technical University | Kumasi |
| 7 | Koforidua Technical University | Koforidua |
| 8 | Tamale Technical University | Tamale |
| 9 | Takoradi Technical University | Takoradi |
| 10 | Dr Hilla Limann Technical University | Wa |
See also: Full list of Accredited Universities in Ghana
What they offer
Technical universities can offer HND, bachelor’s and postgraduate programmes across engineering, applied sciences, business, hospitality, arts, technology and other fields. Do not assume every technical university offers the same programme or entry route.
Check accreditation and the programme level
When comparing options, confirm whether the programme is HND, bachelor’s, top-up or postgraduate; check entry requirements and current accreditation; and ask about laboratory, workshop and industrial-attachment arrangements.
References
Ghana Tertiary Education Commission. (n.d.). Acts establishing public universities with their mandates and/or niche areas. Retrieved August 28, 2026, from https://gtec.edu.gh/download/file/acts.pdf
Ghana Tertiary Education Commission. (2026). Explore institutions by category. https://gtec.edu.gh/explore-institutions/
| Disclaimer: This list reflects GTEC’s public technical university records checked on 28 August 2026. Institutional names, status and programmes can change. |
