UEAS university prepares for first admissions
The UEAS university plans to train engineers and agricultural scientists to develop practical solutions for Ghana’s farming and industrial sectors.
The University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences is located at Bunso in the Eastern Region.
It combines engineering, agricultural science, innovation and entrepreneurship in one institution.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark Adom-Asamoah said the university would focus on producing graduates who could respond to national challenges.
“We want to train industry-ready engineers and agricultural scientists to help with the industrialisation of the nation, address food security and create jobs for the youth,” he said.
The university was established under the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Act, 2026 (Act 1169).
It is expected to admit its first group of students for the 2026/2027 academic year.
UEAS university brings agriculture and engineering together
Unlike the traditional approach, UEAS will bring students from different fields together to solve practical problems.
For example, engineering students could develop irrigation equipment. Agricultural science students would then help determine when crops need water.
Professor Adom-Asamoah described this approach as smart agriculture.
The university’s Innovation Centre will support this work. Students will use machinery and other facilities to conduct experiments and develop new technologies.
The aim is to move beyond classroom theory and help students apply their knowledge to real challenges.
University offers engineering and agriculture programmes
UEAS will initially operate two schools.
The School of Engineering will offer programmes in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering.
The School of Agricultural Science will offer courses in Agronomy, Animal Science, Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, as well as Food Technology and Nutrition Science.
Agriculture students will study core courses such as agronomy throughout their four years.
This means they will not have to wait until after their first year to choose a major.
$92 million campus takes shape at Bunso
The university’s campus has been developed with support from a $92 million loan from the Korean Exim Bank.
The facilities include lecture buildings, laboratories, faculty offices, an administration block and a library.
The campus also has halls of residence and accommodation for staff.
Professor Adom-Asamoah described the facility as a well-planned university campus.
The Governing Council and Core Management Team were inaugurated in May 2026 to help operationalise the institution.
President Mahama is expected to officially inaugurate the university before the end of the year.
UEAS places emphasis on entrepreneurship
The university also plans to strengthen entrepreneurship and leadership training.
Its residential system will provide students with additional lessons outside the regular academic programme.
These lessons will cover areas such as time management, financial management, peaceful coexistence and constructive argument.
Registrar Dr Paul Kwadwo Addo said all the university’s programmes had received accreditation from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.
He added that UEAS had recruited experienced academics from existing public universities.
The institution hopes to use this combination of training and practical learning to prepare graduates for careers in agriculture, engineering and business.
Source: GraphicOnline
