University of Mines and Technology

The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) is a public university located at Tarkwa in the Western Region of Ghana.

The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) started as the Tarkwa Technical Institute (TTI) on November 3, 1952, but was officially commissioned by the Government of Ghana on October 7, 1953. TTI was established to train middle-level manpower for the country's mining and related industries.

In 1961, the Government, upon the advocacy of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, redefined the mission of TTI to incorporate the training of mining technicians and other middle level manpower for the country's mining and related industries.

In 1976, TTI became a faculty of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). On October 1, 2001, UMaT was elevated to university college status and was known as the Western University College of KNUST. UMaT became a fully fledged University in November 2004 by act of Parliament (Act 677).

Over the years, UMaT has expanded its academic programs and research facilities to become a leading university in Ghana and Africa in the fields of mining, engineering, and technology. UMaT has also established strong industry partnerships and has a focus on practical training.

Today, UMaT is a vibrant and diverse community, with students from all over Ghana and the world. The university is committed to providing its students with a high-quality education and the skills they need to succeed in their chosen careers.

University of Mines and Technology is ranked as the #9 top university in Ghana during 2025.