The State of Research in Technical Universities: Evidence from four Ghanaian Technical Universities

This study sought to establish the state of research in Ghanaian Technical Universities (TUs) using a desktop approach. The was necessitated by fact that little investigation if any, had been conducted into output TUs since they became universities 2016. secondary data collected analysed descriptive statistics, mainly frequencies and averages Regardless differences between TUs, total number publications per annum 249, an average 62.25 TU. minimum maximum numbers TU were 20 107 publications, respectively, annum. On international stage, points need for increase TUs. It is recommended individual should put place specific strategies meant output. These may include mentoring, partnerships implementing governments’ promotion criteria requires publication.