The Eastern Technical University (ETU) of Sierra Leone is now accepting applications for admission for the 2024/2025 academic year. Prospective students can apply online through the university’s portal.

A non-refundable application processing fee of 500 Leones is required to generate a 20-digit PIN for the online application process.

This is a great opportunity for students looking to pursue higher education in Sierra Leone. ETU offers a variety of programs in engineering, business, education, and more.

For more information on the application process and ETU’s programs, visit the university’s website.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION FOR THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

The Registry, Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone informs the general Public that its portal hosted at https//www.etusl.edu.sl is now for admission for the 2024/2025 Academic Year.

Prospective applicants are to pay a non-refundable application processing fee of five hundred leone (500) to the following accounts nationwide for an automated 20 digits pin:

Any Sierra Leone Commercial Bank branch in the Country.

ACCOUNT NAME: Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone

ACCOUNT NO: 003005510806100290

Any Rokel Commercial Bank branch in the Country.

ACCOUNT NAME: Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone ACCOUNT NO: 0204100853101

Any Zenith Bank (Sierra Leone) branch in the Country ACCOUNT NAME: Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone ACCOUNT NO: 6010203759

The closing date for all application is 27th September 2024.

ONLINE ADMISSION TO DEGREE, DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2024/2025 SESSION

The Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone (ETUSL) is a multi-campus Institution in Sierra Leone. The campuses are located in Kenema City (Kenema District), Bandama (Kenema District) Bunumbu (Kailahun District) and Woama (Kono District). The university has also expanded its operations for some health training programmes to the Nixon Methodist Memorial School of Nursing Segbwema Town, Njaluahun Chiefdom, Kailahun District.

The Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone; hereby invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for admission into Degree, Diploma & Certificate programmes for the 2024/2025 Academic Year. The programmes include:

SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGD)
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGD )
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Administration and Management

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND INNOVATION

We have got you covered; apply now for any of the following programmes!

A) DEGREE PROGRAMME (4/5 Years Duration)

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Civil & Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mining Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Agricultural Engineering
Bachelor of Technology (B. ) in Building Construction
Bachelor of Technology (B. ) in Renewable Energy
Bachelor of Technology (B. ) in Information Systems Management

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (2- and 3-Years Duration for OD and HD Respectively)
- Higher Diploma(HD) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Higher Diploma (HD) in Building and Civil Engineering
- Higher Diploma (HD) in Mechanical Engineering
- Higher Diploma (HD) in Automobile Engineering
- Higher Diploma (HD) in Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
- Higher Diploma (HD) in Renewable Energy
- Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Information and Communication Technology
- Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Building and Civil Engineering
- Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Mechanical Engineering
- Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Automobile Engineering
- Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Municipal and Urban Waste Management
- Ordinary Diploma (HD) in Renewable Energy

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (1- and 2-Years Duration for Cert and Voc. Cert. Respectively)
- Technical Certificate (Tech. ) in Renewable Energy (Solar PV)
- Technical Certificate (Tech. ) in Information and Communication Technology
- Technical Certificate (Tech. ) in Municipal and Urban Waste Management
- Vocational Certificate (VC) in Renewable Energy (Solar PV)

FACULTY OF VOCATIONAL AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

We have got you covered; apply now for any of the following programmes!

A) DEGREE PROGRAMME (4 Years Duration)

Bachelor of Technology (B. ) in Plumbing
Bachelor of Technology (B. ) in Wood Product Processing
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Fashion & Design

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (2- and 3-Years Duration for OD and HD Respectively)
- Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Dress Making & Designing
- Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Hotel and Tourism
- Ordinary Diploma in Home Sciences
- Ordinary Diploma in Fashion and Design
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (1& 2-Years Duration for Cert and Voc. Cert. Respectively)
- Technical Certificate (Tech. ) in Masonry
- Technical Certificate (Tech. ) in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
- Technical Certificate (Tech. ) in Land Surveying and Geomatics
- Technical Certificate (Tech. ) in Automobile Technology
- Technical Certificate (Tech. ) in Electrical Technology
- Technical Certificate (Tech. ) in Mechanical Technology
- Technical Certificate (Tech. ) in Catering
- Technical Certificate (Tech. Cert.) in Dress Making & Designing
- Vocational Certificate (VC) in Carpentry and Joinery
- Vocational Certificate (VC) in Masonry & Tiling
- Vocational Certificate (VC) in Plumbing and Pipefitting
- Vocational Certificate (VC) in Mechanical Technology
- Vocational Certificate (VC) in Fabrication and Welding
- Vocational Certificate (VC) in Automobile Technology
- Vocational Certificate (VC) in Electrical Technology
- Vocational Certificate (VC) in Catering

FACULTY OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

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A) DEGREE PROGRAMMES (4 Years Duration)

Sc.(Hon) in Chemistry (Major) and Minor in the following areas: Physics, Mathematics
Sc. (Hon) in Geography(Major) and Physics(Minor)
Sc(Hon) in Physics(Major) and Minor in the following areas: Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography
Sc(Hon) in in Physics and Computing
Sc. (Hon) in Mathematics(Major) and Minor in the following areas: Physics, Chemistry, Computing and Geography
Sc.(Hon) in Environmental Sciences with options in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Ecology, Geography, wildlife and Conservation
Sc. (Hon) Biological Sciences

DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (2 Years Duration)
- Higher Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
- Higher Diploma in Mathematics
- Higher Diploma in Statistics and Demography
- Higher diploma in Biological Sciences
- Ordinary Diploma (OD) in School Laboratory Science
- Ordinary Diploma in Biological Sciences
- Ordinary Diploma in Statistics and Demography
- Ordinary Diploma in Mathematics

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

We have got you covered; apply now for any of the following programmes!

A) DEGREE PROGRAMME (4 Years Duration)

Sc. (Hons) in Nursing (Clinical) with option in the following areas:
1. Medical Surgical (Adult Health) Nursing
2. Paediatrics (Child Health) Nursing
3. Public/Community Health Nursing
4. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Sc. (Hons) in Nursing (Education) with option in the following areas:
1. Medical Surgical (Adult Health) Nursing
2. Paediatrics (Child Health) Nursing
3. Public/Community Health Nursing
4. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Sc. (Hons) in Public Health
Sc. (Hons) in Health Information Management Systems
Sc. (Hons) in Behavioural and Health Education

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (2 and 3 Years Duration for OD and SRN/HD Respectively) for Kenema and Segbwema Locations.

Higher Diploma in Nursing/State Registered Nurse (SRN) (at Kenema and Nixon Segbwema Location)
Higher Diploma in Community Health Officer course(CHO) (at Kenema and Nixon Segbwema Location)

Higher Diploma (HD) in Public Health
Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (at Kenema and Nixon Segbwema Location)
Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Public Health
Ordinary Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (at Kenema and Nixon Segbwema Location)

FACULTY OF DEVELOPMENT AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

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A) DEGREE PROGRAMMES (4 Years Duration)

Sc. in Agribusiness (Honours by Invitation)
Sc in Agricultural Economics
Sc in Agriculture General
Sc in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
Sc in Animal Science
Sc in Agronomy (with options in Crop Science, Crop protection & Soil Science )
Sc. in Fisheries Management
Sc in Nutrition and Dietetics
Sc in Home Economic (General)

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (2- and 3-Years Duration for OD and HD

Respectively)

Higher Diploma (HD) in Agriculture
Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Agriculture

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

We have got you covered; apply now for any of the following programmes!

A) DEGREE PROGRAMMES (4 Years Duration)

Bachelor of Technical and Vocational Education (B. Tech. Voc. Ed.) (Plumbing Technology)
Bachelor of Technical and Vocational Education (B. Voc. Ed.) (Electrical and Electronics)
Bachelor of Technical and Vocational Education (B. Tech. Voc. Ed.) (Building Construction)
Bachelor of Technical and Vocational Education (B. Tech. Voc. Ed.) (Woodwork Technology)
Sc. in Agricultural Education (B.Sc. Ag. Edu.)
Bachelor of Science Education (B.Sc. Edu.) in Mathematics (Major) and Minor in the following areas: Physics, Chemistry, Computing and Geography

Bachelor of Science Education (B.Sc. Edu.) in Chemistry (Major) and Minor in the following areas: Biology, and Geography
Sc. (Hon) Education in Physics (Major) and Minor in the following areas: Mathematics, Chemistry and Geography
Sc. Education – Biology (Major) and Chemistry(Minor)
Bachelor of Science Education (B.Sc. Ed.) in Human Kinetics and Health Education
Bachelor of Science Education (B.Sc. ) in Home Economics
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Community Development Studies
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Agricultural Science
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Commercial Studies
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Mathematics with Computing
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Home Economics
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Educational Administration & Management
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Measurement and Evaluation
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Guidance & Counselling
Bachelor of Education (B. ) Integrated Science (Physics option)
Bachelor of Education (B. ) Integrated Science (Biology option)
Bachelor of Education (B. ) Integrated Science (Chemistry option)
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Social Studies
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Physical and Health Education
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Religious and Moral Education
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in English Language
Bachelor of Arts Education (B.A. ) in English Language

B) DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (2 Years Duration)

Ordinary Diploma in Education (ODE)
Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Community Development Studies

C) CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (3 Years Duration for HTC(S), HTC (P),

and TC)

Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary (HTC(S)) – Agriculture
Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary (HTC(S)) – Home Economics
Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary (HTC(S)) – English Language
Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary (HTC(S)) – Social Studies
Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary (HTC(S)) – Commercial Studies
Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary (HTC(S)) – Creative Practical Arts
Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary (HTC(S)) – Physical and Health
Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary (HTC(S)) – Mathematics
Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary (HTC(S)) – Integrated Science
Higher Teachers Certificate Primary (HTC(P)) – Pre-Vocational Studies
Higher Teachers Certificate Primary (HTC(P)) – English Language
Higher Teachers Certificate Primary (HTC(P)) – Social Studies
Higher Teachers Certificate Primary (HTC(P)) – Creative Practical Arts
Higher Teachers Certificate Primary (HTC (P)) – Physical and Health
Higher Teachers Certificate Primary (HTC(P)) – Mathematics
Teachers Certificate (TC)

Technical Certificate (Tech. ) in Mass Communication (1 Year Duration)
Technical Certificate (Tech. Cert.) in Community Development Studies (1 Year Duration)
Technical Certificate (Tert. ) in Library Science (1 Year Duration)

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES

We have got you covered; apply now for any of the following programmes!

A) DEGREE PROGRAMMES (4 Years Duration)

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Accounting (Honours by Invitation)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Auditing (Honours by Invitation)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Banking and Finance
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Social Work (Honours by Invitation)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Entrepreneurship Studies
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Arts with honours (B.A. ) in Peace, Security and Development

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (2- and 3-Years Duration for OD and HD Respectively)

Higher Diploma (HD) in Accounting and Finance
Higher Diploma (HD) in Social Work
Higher Diploma (HD) in Banking and Finance
Higher Diploma (HD) in Business Administration
Higher Diploma (HD) in Human Resource Management
Higher Diploma (HD) in Procurement
Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Business Administration
Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Banking & Finance
Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Procurement
Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Secretarial Studies
Ordinary Diploma (OD) in Accounting and Finance

INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION AND CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

We have got you covered; apply now for any of the following programmes!

The Institute trains mainly teachers who stay in their respective jobs (especially teaching) and come for tutorials during vacation period. They are certified by NCTVA. The programmes, which include the following, are conducted on five locations – Kenema, Bunumbu, Kono, Gorama-mende and Kailahun Town.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (3 Years Duration for HTC(S), HTC (P) and TC)

Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary (HTC(S)) – Agriculture
Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary (HTC(S)) – Home Economics

Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary (HTC(S)) – English Language
Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary (HTC(S)) – Social Studies
Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary (HTC(S)) – Commercial Studies
Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary (HTC(S)) – Creative Practical Arts
Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary (HTC(S)) – Physical and Health
Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary (HTC(S)) – Mathematics
Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary (HTC(S)) – Integrated Science
Higher Teachers Certificate Primary (HTC(P)) – Pre-Vocational Studies
Higher Teachers Certificate Primary (HTC(P)) – English Language
Higher Teachers Certificate Primary (HTC(P)) – Social Studies
Higher Teachers Certificate Primary (HTC(P)) – Creative Practical Arts
Higher Teachers Certificate Primary (HTC(P)) – Physical and Health
Higher Teachers Certificate Primary (HTC(P)) – Mathematics
Teachers Certificate (TC)

MODE OF STUDY

The modes of study for all programmes include Regular Students, Extended Students, Distance Students and Online Students options as applicable.

Regular Students – Attend classes from Monday –Friday (8:00AM-5:00PM). It is open to applicants of all programmes except distance

Extended Students –Attend classes from Monday-Friday (5:00PM-9:45PM) and Saturday (8:00AM-4:00PM). It is mainly for those in the working class. It is currently open to applicants of Bachelor of Education (with various options) and Bachelor of Science (with options in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Banking and Finance, Social Work and Public Health)

Distance Students – These are mainly teachers who stay in their respective jobs and attend tutorials during vacation periods. It is currently open to applicants pursuing HTC (Secondary & Primary) and Teachers Certificate at the following locations- Kenema, Bunumbu, Kailahun, Gorama-mende and Kono

Online Students – Are provided with a rich and interactive virtual learning environment that is available at all times online. This is to commence soonest starting with short term To be advertised later.

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A) POSTGRADUATE STUDIES (PGD)

Applicants must have a first degree from a well-recognised University including Five (5) subjects with credits at WASSCE in addition to departmental requirements as specified.

B) UNDERGRADUATE/DEGREE PROGRAMMES

The University’s requirements for the Degree Programmes include:

Five (5) WASSCE Credits including English Language in not more than two sittings. In the case of the West Africa Examinations Council Examinations, only grades varying from Al-C6 for WASSCE will be accepted depending on your performance on the interviews. For the Associate Examinations Board (London GCE) only C grade or better is recognized.
Holders of HND/HTC with four (4) WASSCE Credits including English Language and/or Mathematics in not more than two sittings as specified by departments/programmes.

In addition, applicants must satisfy faculty and departmental requirements for admission into the various faculties and departments (please see specific entry requirement for your proposed programme).

Applicants should note that some faculties start their Honours Programmes in the 3rd Year provided the candidate meets the desired requirement. All students are admitted into general programmes. To be eligible for the Honours Programme, a student must have a

cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.60 at the end of second year. In addition, a student must have scored a minimum average “B” in the core courses to be invited into honours programme.

C) CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

HIGHER DIPLOMA (HD)
- Four (4) WASSCE Credits including English Language and/or Mathematics or 4 NVQ (with unit 5 or better) in not more than two sittings
- Diploma in the related field with 3 WASSCE credits

2) ORDINARY DIPLOMA (OD)

Three (3) WASSCE Credits including English Language or 3 NVQ (with unit 5 or better) in not more than two sittings
Technical Certificate in the related field

3) HIGHER TEACHERS CERTIFICATE SECONDARY (HTC (S))

Four (4) WASSCE Credits including English Language and/or Mathematics or 4 NVQ (with unit 5 or better) in not more than two sittings.
Higher Teachers Certificate Primary (with at least three (3) WASSCE Credits including English Language and/or Mathematics or 3 NVQ (with unit 5 or better) in not more than two sittings.

4) HIGHER TEACHERS CERTIFICATE PRIMARY (HTC (P))

Three (3) WASSCE Credits including English Language and/or Mathematics or 3 NVQ (with unit 5 or better) in not more than two sittings.
Teachers Certificate with relevant teaching experience from an approved school with School Identification Number

5) HIGHER DIPLOMA IN NURSING/STATE REGISTERED NURSE (SRN)

Five (5) WASSCE Credits including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and other science subjects in not more than two sittings.

6) TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE (Tech. Cert.)

At least two credits at WASSCE/NVQ or a pass in the University entrance examination
Holders of NVC in relevant field

7) TEACHERS CERTIFICATE (TC)

Two (2) WASSCE/NVQ credits or a pass in the University entrance examination in English Language, Mathematics and General Paper

8) VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VC)

Four (4) passes at WASSCE/NVQ with units 7 or better
Six (6) credits at BECE; Candidate must be over 17 years of age, with at least two years of relevant work experience.
Pass in the University Entrance Examination in English, Mathematics and General

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should note that there are additional faculty and departmental requirements. They are strongly advised to visit Eastern Technical University of

Sierra Leone website https://www.etusl.edu.sl. Click on ADMISSION followed by

GENERAL ADMISSION INFORMATION.

GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION AT EASTERN TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF SIERRA LEONE

Application Forms are available online from 1st July, 2024 to 30th September, 2024
Before proceeding with your application, you must ensure that:
You have carefully read and understood the eligibility criteria/requirements for your intended COURSE/PROGRAMME for which you are Visit the Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone website https://www.etusl.edu.sl Click on APPLY ONLINE or ADMISSION followed by GENERAL ADMISSION INFORMATION
A non-refundable payment of NLe 500 as APPLICATION PROCESSING FEES is made into any of the university’s account with the following details:

Any Sierra Leone Commercial Bank branch in the Country. ACCOUNT NAME: Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone ACCOUNT NO: 003005510806100290

Any Rokel Commercial Bank branch in the Country.

ACCOUNT NAME: Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone ACCOUNT NO: 0204100853101

Any Zenith Bank (Sierra Leone) branch in the Country ACCOUNT NAME: Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone ACCOUNT NO: 6010203759

You MUST have a functional email address for yourself (applicant), parent/guardian/next of kin and two academic referees.
You MUST have scanned copies of identification card, passport sized picture, birth certificate/ affidavit, school leaving testimonial, bank payment
If you need assistance in filling the online application form, visit us at Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone Campuses. Otherwise, you can follow the steps with the support of a capable person.
Visit the Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone website https://wwetusl.edu.sl Click on APPLY ONLINE OR ADMISSION followed by GENERAL ADMISSION INFORMATION.
Enter your authorised 20-digit pin and click
Please note that your application process can only proceed when you enter your App ID and OTP which are sent to your email address.
All fields marked asterisk * are mandatory and must be
Make sure you keep the window open until all steps are complete, otherwise any information already keyed in will be lost.
Applicant must fill his/her basic details like date of birth, address, National Identification Number (NIN), religion, phone number, region, email address very carefully.
No application will be processed if the following documents are not uploaded: – certified copy of result(s), identification card, passport picture, birth certificate/ affidavit, school leaving testimonial, bank payment slip
Upload digital passport photograph (jpeg format) which should not be more than 15KB in size and must be on a white The acceptable dimension is

width: 275 pixels or 35mm, height: 314 pixels or 40mm. (Failure to comply with specified image format may lead to disqualification).

Please check and confirm your information details carefully before finally submitting your application form to avoid wrongly entered WAEC Credentials or “faulty application”.
Click ‘SUBMIT FORM’ button if the information is correct, else, click ‘DECLINE’ button and continue again.

APPLICANTS ARE TO NOTE THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY:

The Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone and the West African Examinations Council have an understanding that those applicants who pay the NLe 500 APPLICATION PROCESSING FEES are no longer entitled to buy WAEC scratch card(s) for result verification. Hence, applicants are to ensure that they correctly enter their WAEC details (Index Number, Year of Examination etc.) where applicable. The system will automatically generate the applicant’s WASSCE result(s). This is applicable to applicants with two sittings as well. Without these your application will not be processed.
Applicants are advised to read carefully the requirements for their desired programmes to confirm eligibility.
Each Applicant is required to upload every listed credentials on the application form such as: certified copy of result(s), identification card, passport picture, birth certificate/ affidavit, school leaving testimonial, bank payment,
Applicants who present forged documents will forfeit their admission upon discovery and handed over to the police.
Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone does not require any payment to process admission and does not engage any agent for admission. Prospective students are cautioned not to patronize touts.
Dates for Interview and any additional information will be advertised and provided on the website of the Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone, http://www.etusl.edu.sl and/or sent to your email or phone number.
The deadline for all application is Friday 27th September