Ho Technical University

Ho Technical University, formerly Ho Polytechnic, is a public tertiary institution in the Volta Region of Ghana. The Polytechnic started in 1968 as a technical institute with the primary goal of providing pre-technical education. By 1972, the Institute made tremendous progress and upgraded its courses. In 1986, the institution was upgraded into a Polytechnic. However, it was not until 1993 that it got full backing of the law (Polytechnic Law 321) to become a fully-fledged tertiary institution, charged with the responsibility of training students to the Higher National Diploma (HND) and Degree Levels. [3]

Ho Technical University
Address
P.O. Box HP 217, Ho

Ho

Volta Region

Ho
,
Ghana

Ghana
Information
TypePublic Technical University
MottoAdanu Nazu Kekeli
StatusActive
School districtHo Municipal District
CategoryTertiary Institution
ChairpersonProf. Emmanuel James Flolu [1]
RectorProf Ben. Q. Honyenuga[2]
Staffhttp://hopoly.edu.gh/staff/
SloganAdanu Nazu kekeli
Websitewww.hopoly.edu.gh

Strategic Plan

The University has its antecedents in the former Ho Technical Institute, which was established in 1968 to provide pre-technical training courses in various engineering and building trades. In 1972, the pre-technical courses were upgraded to more advanced programmes in technical, business and other vocational disciplines.

Though the Technical Institute was re-designated a Polytechnic in 1986, it was not until 1993 that it got the full backing of the law (PNDC Law 321 as amended by ACT 745) to become a tertiary institution with statutory objectives and functions.

Academic

The University offers Master of Technology (MTech) Programmes , Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Programmes, Higher National Diploma (HND) and Non-Tertiary Programmes.

Master of Technology (MTech) Programmes are run with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on sandwich basis. The programme is run for over a period of two (2) academic years.


Notable alumni

References
  1. "Governing Council".
  2. "Office of the Vice Chancellor". Ho Technical University.
  3. "Polytechnics in Ghana". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 10 August 2011.

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