Ho Technical University
| Ho Technical University | |
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| Address | |
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P.O. Box HP 217, Ho , | |
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| Type | Public Technical University |
| Motto | Adanu Nazu Kekeli |
| Status | Active |
| School district | Ho Municipal District |
| Category | Tertiary Institution |
| Chairperson | Prof. Emmanuel James Flolu [1] |
| Rector | Prof Ben. Q. Honyenuga[2] |
| Staff | http://hopoly.edu.gh/staff/ |
| Slogan | Adanu Nazu kekeli |
| Website | www |
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]
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[]
- Maureen Abla Amematekpor, former Ghana Ambassador to Namibia and Botswana
References[]
- ^ "Governing Council".
- ^ "Office of the Vice Chancellor". Ho Technical University.
- ^ "Polytechnics in Ghana". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
Coordinates: 6°35′26.5″N 0°28′08.3″E / 6.590694°N 0.468972°E
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