The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued a public caution over 70 tertiary institutions whose academic qualifications are not recognised in Ghana, citing concerns over quality assurance and regulatory approval.
In a statement released on May 28, 2026, the Commission said the institutions—spread across Ghana and several countries worldwide—do not currently meet the required standards for tertiary accreditation in the country.
GTEC urged students, employers, professional bodies, and the general public to verify any certificates, diplomas, or degrees issued by these institutions before accepting or relying on them.
The Commission explained that the affected institutions were identified following quality assurance assessments, although specific reasons for each listing were not disclosed.
The flagged institutions are located across countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, India, Nigeria, Germany, France, and several others, and cover a wide range of academic and professional programmes.
They include universities, theological seminaries, business schools, management institutes, and online or distance-learning providers.
In Ghana, institutions such as Debest College of Science, Arts and Business, Faith University Seminary, Doxa Open University, Quest International University, and Volta University College were among those listed.
Others include specialised training schools and institutes operating in fields such as engineering, business, and theology.
A large portion of the institutions identified are foreign-based and operate mainly through online or transnational education models, including Atlantic International University, Swiss Management Centre University, Texila American University, LIGS University, and Monarch Business School.
GTEC warned that enrolling in or hiring individuals based on unverified qualifications from these institutions could pose serious risks to academic and professional credibility.
The Commission further encouraged the public to conduct proper due diligence and seek official verification before accepting any academic credentials, stressing its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of tertiary education in Ghana.
