The Higher Technical Teachers’ Training College (HTTTC) Kumba is a professional training institution of the University of Buea (UB), Cameroon, dedicated to the preparation of highly qualified teachers, trainers, professionals, and leaders in technical, technological, commercial, and vocational fields.

Located in Kumba, South-West Region of Cameroon, HTTTC Kumba contributes to the development of human capital by providing professional and academic training that responds to the evolving needs of education, industry, business, technology, and society.

Our Mission

HTTTC Kumba is committed to providing quality professional and technical education, developing competent human resources, promoting research and innovation, and preparing graduates to effectively contribute to national and international development.

The College places particular emphasis on the integration of theory and practical skills, ensuring that learners acquire competencies that are relevant to the workplace and responsive to contemporary technological and socioeconomic challenges.

Training and Professional Development

HTTTC Kumba provides training in fields related to technical education, technology, engineering, business, management, entrepreneurship, and other professional disciplines.

Through its academic programmes, practical training, research activities, seminars, workshops, and partnerships, the College seeks to equip learners with:

  • Technical and professional competencies
  • Pedagogical and teaching skills
  • Entrepreneurial and managerial abilities
  • Digital and technological competencies
  • Research and problem-solving skills
  • Leadership and professional ethics

Research, Innovation and Community Engagement

Research and innovation constitute an important component of HTTTC Kumba’s activities. The College encourages lecturers, researchers, students, and professionals to develop knowledge and innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges.

Through research, publications, conferences, professional partnerships, and community-oriented initiatives, HTTTC Kumba seeks to strengthen the relationship between education, research, industry, and society.

The Journal of Tertiary and Industrial Sciences (JTIS) provides an important platform for disseminating research and scholarly contributions associated with tertiary education, industry, technology, innovation, and sustainable development.

The HTTTC Kumba International Conference

HTTTC Kumba also provides a platform for intellectual exchange through its International Conference, bringing together academics, researchers, professionals, industry practitioners, policymakers, students, and other stakeholders.

The conference promotes the exchange of knowledge and innovative ideas around contemporary challenges and opportunities in education, technology, industry, business, science, and sustainable development.

Vision

To be a centre of excellence in technical teacher education, professional training, research, innovation and sustainable development.

Core Values

Excellence • Innovation • Professionalism • Integrity • Research • Collaboration • Service

Our Commitment

HTTTC Kumba is committed to building a generation of competent, innovative, ethical, and socially responsible professionals capable of contributing meaningfully to the transformation of Cameroon and the wider African and global community.

HTTTC Kumba — Building Competence, Inspiring Innovation, Transforming Society.

The Higher Technical Teachers’ Training College (HTTTC) of the University of Buea in Kumba is a Tertiary and industrial Institution in Cameroon hosting various Departments like:

  • Administrative Techniques,
  • Agriculture,
  • Civil Engineering and Forestry Techniques,
  • Computer Science,
  • Electrical and Power Engineering,
  • Guidance Counselling,
  • Law,
  • Management Sciences,
  • Mechanical Engineering,
  • Renewable Energy,
  • Science of Education,
  • Social Economy and Family Management,
  • Topography and Real Estate Management, and,
  • Tourism and Hospitality Management.

These departments offer a wide range of specialties ranging from Advanced Secretariat Studies, Industrial Computing, Animal and Crop Production, Extension Agriculture, Tourism and Hotel Management, Electronics, Electrotechnics, Automobile Engineering, Home Economics, Fashion Clothing, Wood work, Civil Engineering, Accountancy, Project Management, Banking and Finance amongst others. Based on its wide range of Departments and Programs offered, HTTTC Kumba stands today as one of the largest Technical Colleges in the country with 14 Departments and over 42 programs.