Tamale | Saturday, 7th November, 2026

Tamale Technical University (TaTU) has officially bid farewell to the first batch of eight (8) out of fifteen (15) students in the MSc CDRISE Programme who departed Ghana to continue their studies at the University of Rostock in Germany.

The students took off on Friday night, 6th November, 2026 and arrived safely in Germany on Saturday morning, 7th November, 2026.

The MSc CDRISE – MSc in Circular Design and Recycling Technologies Integrating Sustainable Energies – is a two-year international programme. Students complete their first year of taught courses at Tamale Technical University in Ghana and continue to the University of Rostock in Germany for their second year, which is dedicated to research and practical training.

The students are expected to return to Ghana in October 2027 to defend their theses and graduate in November 2027.

Vice-Chancellor Leads Delegation to Accra

The Vice-Chancellor of Tamale Technical University, Professor Bashiru Imoro Ibn Saeed, led the students to Accra on Friday, 6th November, 2026, to formally bid them farewell and wish them well on their journey.

Addressing the students, the Vice-Chancellor expressed great pride in the pioneering cohort and encouraged them to be worthy ambassadors of TaTU, Ghana, and Africa. He urged them to embrace the academic and cultural experience in Germany, work hard, and return with the knowledge and skills needed to drive Ghana’s transition to a circular and green economy.

Remaining 7 Students to Join Soon

The remaining seven (7) students of the cohort will soon join their colleagues in Germany as their visas are currently being processed.

The University assured them of its full support to ensure a smooth completion of the process.

Students Express Gratitude

Speaking on behalf of the first batch, the students expressed their profound gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor of Tamale Technical University, the Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, and the Government of Ghana for giving them the opportunity to upgrade their education and gain global and international experience.

They also expressed sincere appreciation to the University of Rostock, Germany, for the immense support shown so far in facilitating their travel arrangements and preparing to receive them.

A Product of Ghana-Germany Partnership

The MSc CDRISE Programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space and forms part of the strong bilateral relationship between the Government of Ghana and the Government of Germany.

UPDATE: STUDENTS HAVE ARRIVED SAFELY IN GERMANY

We are delighted to announce that the first batch of 8 MSc CDRISE students have arrived safely in Rostock, Germany on Saturday morning, 7th November, 2026.

We thank God for journey mercies and for a safe arrival. The students have been warmly received and are settling in to begin their second year of studies at the University of Rostock.

Tamale Technical University congratulates the students once again and wishes them a successful stay in Germany. We also continue to pray for our remaining 7 colleagues to join them soon.

The University looks forward to welcoming them back home to defend their theses and graduate in November 2027.

Welcome to Rostock! Make TaTU and Ghana proud!