Tamale Technical University
Public Technical University in Ghana
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Tamale Technical University (TaTU), initially called Tamale Polytechnic(T.poly),[2] is located in the northern part of Ghana.[3][4][5][6] The branches are the Tamale main, and the Yendi branch.
Former name | Tamale Polytechnic |
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| Motto | Bagsim mini nuuni tuma |
| Type | Public Technical University |
| Established | 1951 |
| Chairman | Alhassan Emil Abdulai[1] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Bashir Ibrahim Imoro Saeed[1] |
| Location | , , Ghana |
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| Website | www |
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About Tamale Technical University
The university was founded in 1951 as a trades school and in 1963 as a technical institute. There are roughly 7,000 varied students enrolled at the university. The Commonwealth Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa counts TaTU as one of its members. Additionally, it is a member of the Conference of Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities and Rectors of Polytechnics in Ghana and the Association of Principals of Technical Institutes in Ghana.[7]
On Tuesday, September 6th 2025, students of the university staged a protest against school management against fees hikes and poor hostel facilities.[8]
Faculties and departments
Faculty of Applied Arts
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- Languages and Liberal Studies
- Industrial Art
- Media & Communication Studies
- Fashion, Design & Textiles
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
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- Computer Science department
- Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM)
- Statistical Sciences
Faculty of Business
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- Accountancy
- Marketing
- Secretaryship and Management Studies
Faculty of Engineering
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- Agricultural Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Tropical Agriculture
- Water and Sanitation Engineering
- Welding and Fabrication
Faculty of Built and Natural Environment
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- Building Technology
- Civil Engineering
- Wood Technology
Faculty of Allied Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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- BSc. in Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine
- BTech in Health Information Management
- BTech in Medical Laboratory Technology[15]
- Diploma in Nutrition 3 years
Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology
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Faculty of Agriculture
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