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GTEC lists over 100 unrecognised tertiary institutions and warns students and parents

The commission wants anyone planning to enrol, or to use a certificate from one of these schools, to verify its status first.

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The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has published a list of more than 100 institutions that it does not recognise as of September 2026, citing concerns found in its quality assurance work. It is telling the public to be careful before enrolling at any of them.

What we know

  • GTEC said that, as of September 2026, over 100 higher-education institutions on its published list do not have its recognition.
  • According to GTEC, the operations of these institutions and the qualifications they award remain tied to concerns raised by the commission's quality assurance checks.
  • GTEC urged prospective students, parents and the wider public to confirm an institution's recognition status before enrolling.
  • The commission further advised people to run proper checks when offered a certificate from a school whose status has not been established.

What's disputed / unconfirmed

  • YEN.com.gh reported that the list names institutions based in Ghana as well as others in countries including the USA, India, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Liberia and Zambia. This detail has not been confirmed by other reports.
  • MyJoyOnline and YEN.com.gh reported that GTEC specifically cautioned holders of certificates from the listed institutions to exercise due diligence before using them for jobs or further study. YEN.com.gh added that students risk consequences for their academic or professional prospects. Citi Newsroom did not report this point.

Why it matters for Ghana

Families in Accra, Kumasi, Tamale and other towns who are choosing a school risk paying fees for a programme whose certificate may not be accepted. Graduates holding qualifications from the listed institutions may meet problems when they apply for jobs or further study, so GTEC's advice to check status first protects both new students and existing holders. Employers and admissions offices may also need to look closely at such certificates.

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