TTU holds 26th Matriculation Ceremony, admits 9,367 students

Takoradi Technical University (TTU) has held its 26th matriculation ceremony, formally admitting 9,367 students to pursue various academic programmes.

The ceremony took place at the Nicholas Aidoo-Taylor Auditorium on Friday, February 6, 2026.

For the 2025/2026 academic year, the university received a total of 11,619 applications, out of which 9,367 applicants were offered admission. Of the number admitted, 7,066 students enrolled. The enrolled students comprised 4,318 males, representing 61 per cent, and 2,748 females, representing 39 per cent.

The university recorded that 84 per cent of the admissions were into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)-related programmes, highlighting TTU’s strong commitment to its core mandate.

Addressing the students, the Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Prof. John Frank Eshun, said the university operates a structured communication system that promotes order, transparency, and mutual respect. He urged students to use official channels, including the Students’ Representative Council (SRC), to communicate concerns and provide feedback.

He assured the students that management remains receptive to genuine issues raised through the appropriate channels and discouraged the use of anonymous or unofficial means of communication, stressing that students’ voices would be heard when expressed properly.

Rev. Prof. Eshun also reaffirmed the university’s zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment in all its forms, urging members of the university community to conduct themselves with respect and dignity.

“Takoradi Technical University is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment free from harassment, intimidation, or discrimination. All reported cases are treated with the utmost seriousness in accordance with established policies and procedures,” he said, encouraging students to promptly report incidents through designated campus hotlines.

The Vice-Chancellor further advised students to strike a healthy balance between their academic work and social life, be discerning in their associations, and avoid behaviours inconsistent with the university’s values, which could attract severe sanctions. He encouraged them to allow the SRC Handbook to guide their conduct, avoid examination malpractice, attend lectures regularly, manage their time effectively, and remember that their academic record begins from the first day.

He urged the newly admitted students to remain focused, plan their activities carefully, maintain a positive attitude, and approach their studies with enthusiasm, assuring them that these qualities would lead to success at the end of their academic journey.