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Admission criteria, cut-off aggregate benchmarks, and entry pathways for the four-year Bachelor of Science in Food Process Engineering.

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Admissions Standards | Cut-Off Benchmarks 

Official Cut-Off Aggregates

Selection benchmarks for direct admission into the B.Sc. Food Process Engineering degree at the University of Ghana. Applicants are evaluated based on their performance across six subjects, including three core subjects and three relevant electives.

Regular Admissions 

Cut-Off: 12

Calculated from the best six subjects comprising three core subjects (English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science) and three science electives.

Fee-Paying Scheme 

Cut-Off: 14

Admissions benchmark for fee-paying applicants who satisfy University of Ghana general and faculty minimum requirements.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) Accredited Programme
Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) Certified Curriculum
Direct Pathway to Professional Engineering Licensing in Ghana & Abroad

Applicant Profiles | Qualification Standards 

Candidate Entry Pathways

The Department welcomes qualified candidates across secondary school graduates, international curricula holders, and mature applicants with working experience in the food processing sector.

Eligible Secondary School Subject Combinations

Core Subjects: English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science
Elective Subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Alternative Electives: Biology, General Agriculture, Applied Electricity

1. WASSCE & SSSCE Candidates

Credit passes (A1 to C6 in WASSCE, A to D in SSSCE) across six subjects. Three core subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science) plus three electives (Elective Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or approved science electives).

2. Advanced Level & International Candidates

General Certificate of Education (GCE) with passes in five subjects at Ordinary Level including English and Mathematics, plus passes in three subjects at Advanced Level (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry). Equivalent credentials accepted for Cambridge A-Levels and International Baccalaureate (IB).

3. Mature Applicants (Age 25+)

Applicants must be at least 25 years old at the time of application, demonstrate verified industrial background, and pass the University of Ghana General Aptitude Examination and departmental interview.

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Located on the University of Ghana Legon campus, equipped with modern engineering lecture complexes, CAD design suites, and pilot testing bays.

Step-by-Step Guide

Application Roadmap

1. Purchase E-Voucher Obtain UG undergraduate e-voucher from designated partner banks or via USSD code *887*18#.
2. Access Admissions Portal Login to the official UG admissions portal using the serial number and PIN provided.
3. Select FPEN Degree Select B.Sc. Food Process Engineering as your 1st Choice undergraduate programme.
4. Upload & Submit Upload certified result slips, passport photograph, and submit before the application deadline.

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Need Help with Your Application?

Contact our academic admissions team for guidance on qualification conversion, subject eligibility, or portal assistance.

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Celebrating Fitroot Ghana's Journey from Classroom Project to Industry Trailblazer! Featured Story
August 15, 2025 Student Innovation & AFPEN

Celebrating Fitroot Ghana's Journey from Classroom Project to Industry Trailblazer! 

Meet Ruth Owusu, Wisdom Mensah, Samson Iwuozor, and Ruth Akosua Senkerya Owusu — transforming underutilized Ghanaian superfoods into healthy, commercial snack innovations.

Student Enterprise: Founded by FPEN engineering students Ruth Owusu, Wisdom Mensah, Samson Iwuozor, and Ruth Akosua Senkerya Owusu.
Superfood Innovation: Value-added product line leveraging indigenous baobab, hibiscus, and tigernuts.
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A New Chapter Begins — The Grand Launch of the Association of Food Process Engineers (AFPEN)
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June 13, 2025 AFPEN Secretariat

A New Chapter Begins — The Grand Launch of the Association of Food Process Engineers (AFPEN) 

The official launch of AFPEN at the SES Toyota Center establishes a premier professional home uniting undergraduates, postgraduates, alumni, and industry pioneers.

ABL Rewards Best Food Process Engineering Graduate at University of Ghana
Academic Excellence & Awards
September 27, 2024 University of Ghana Public Affairs

ABL Rewards Best Food Process Engineering Graduate at University of Ghana 

Daniel Ananey-Obiri receives top honours, a brand new laptop, and cash prize from Accra Brewery Limited at the Vice Chancellor's Academic Awards Ceremony.

ABL Rewards UG Best Graduating Student in Food Process Engineering
Academic Excellence & Awards
April 20, 2018 University Communications

ABL Rewards UG Best Graduating Student in Food Process Engineering 

Accra Brewery Limited honors Ms. Madina Salihu as the department's top female engineering graduate with financial reward and priority internship placement.

Food Process Engineering Students Tour Accra Brewery Limited Plant
Industry Immersion
March 23, 2018 Academic Fieldwork Team

Food Process Engineering Students Tour Accra Brewery Limited Plant 

30 engineering students undertake an immersive technical walkthrough of commercial mashing, automated bottling lines, CIP sanitation, and electronic empty-bottle inspection.