Accra Technical University (ATU) on Saturday, November 29, 2025, made institutional history as it graduated its first cohort of master’s degree students during its 25th Congregation Ceremony. A total of 2,771 students were awarded MTech, MSc, BTech, and Diploma qualifications.
The ceremony, held at the University’s Ceremonial Grounds, marked a major feat following ATU’s transition to full university status and its expansion into postgraduate education. The event drew government officials, industry partners, alumni, and families who celebrated the achievements of the 2025 graduating class.
Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Amevi Acakpovi praised the graduates for their resilience and highlighted the strategic importance of ATU’s new postgraduate programmes in advancing national development through high-level technical training.
He also announced significant institutional accomplishments over the past year, including nearly 200 research publications, more than US$4.5 million secured in competitive grants, and the successful hosting of the first Applied Research Conference (ARCATU 2025). ATU expanded its academic offerings with 17 new MTech and 30 BTech programmes and strengthened global partnerships across the USA, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Infrastructure upgrades were also completed, featuring refurbished hostels, modernised laboratories, upgraded workshops, and the revitalised Precision Welding & Innovation Hub, developed in partnership with the Design & Technology Institute.
Looking ahead, Prof. Acakpovi outlined plans to host Ghana’s first Robotics Technology Olympics, enhance centres of excellence, expand digital infrastructure, and deepen international collaborations to boost ATU’s global visibility.
He commended the Class of 2025 for graduating with “confidence, character and industry-ready skills” and urged them to lead change rather than observe it. “Do not watch change from the sidelines, lead it,” he said, encouraging them to pursue excellence and make a meaningful impact on Ghana and the wider world.