The Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU) formally welcomed new students into its academic community on Friday, February 20, 2026, marking the start of their journey as scholars, innovators, and future leaders in Renewable Energy, Engineering, Applied Science and Technology, Applied Arts, and Business.

The matriculation ceremony, held at the University’s Ceremonial Grounds, celebrated the academic achievements of the incoming students while reiterating the University’s commitment to excellence, integrity, and service to society.

Delivering his address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kwaku Adutwum Ayim Boakye, assured the students of the University’s continued support and encouraged them to embrace the opportunities ahead with commitment and discipline.

Professor Boakye noted that the 2025/2026 admission figures represented a 120% increase over last year’s admissions. “The University received many applications for the 2025/2026 academic year, out of which 4,111 qualified applicants were admitted into various programmes. The number comprised 30 Master of Technology, 2,692, Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), 298 Higher National Diploma (HND), and 1,091 Diploma students.”  He added that, as at the 32nd Matriculation, 2,590 students had registered, of which 1,529(59%) were males, and 1,061 (41%) were females. 

He emphasised that CCTU remained focused on equipping students with world-class hands-on practical training relevant for the evolving global market and industry.

Prof. Boakye urged the students to be disciplined and diligent as they embarked on their academic pursuits. He encouraged them to appreciate Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a vital tool for shaping the future. " We urge you to have a renewal of mind; change starts from the mind. The era where vocational and technical education was looked down upon as the preserve of unintelligent or academically poor persons is long gone’’, he emphasised.

Also, students were advised to make good use of the directorates, sections, and units within the University, such as the Gender and Differently-abled Office and the Guidance and Counselling Unit, to enhance their learning, creativity, and professional development.

The students took the oath of matriculation, administered by the Registrar, Dr. Anthony H. Turkson, and were officially matriculated by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kwaku Adutwum Ayim Boakye, marking the beginning of their journey toward becoming the next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry leaders shaping the future.

Source: Directorate of Public Affairs