6 of the 10 polytechnics operating in Ghana are set to be upgraded to Universities of Technology by the end of 2016. Among other courses, they will offer a one year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) program consisting of 18 to 24 credits for Higher National Diploma (HND) holders as a "top-off" option. The polytechnics named in the upgrade include:
- Accra
- Ho
- Koforidua
- Kumasi
- Sunyani
- Takoradi