The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has published a list of 70 unrecognised institutions, including 14 operating in Ghana, and cautioned the public against enrolling in or accepting qualifications from them.
GTEC Releases Updated List of Unrecognised Institutions
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has released an updated list of 70 institutions that are currently not recognised in Ghana due to various quality assurance concerns.
In a public notice issued on May 28, 2026, the Commission urged prospective students, parents, employers, and the general public to exercise caution when dealing with certificates issued by these institutions.
According to GTEC, qualifications obtained from unrecognised institutions may not be accepted for employment, professional licensing, promotion, or admission into accredited tertiary institutions in Ghana.
Fourteen Ghana-Based Institutions Listed
Among the institutions identified are fourteen operating in Ghana, including universities, seminaries, colleges, and training institutions.
The Ghana-based institutions on the list include:
- Debest College of Science, Arts and Business
- Faith University Seminary (FUS)
- Doxa Open University
- Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Training School
- Quest International University
- Kingdom Living Bible Institute, Kumasi
- Global Professional College, Effiduase
- Volta University College
- New Life Bible College and Seminary
- Rhema Bible Training College
- All Nations Church International University
- And other institutions operating within Ghana but lacking GTEC recognition.
Public Advised to Verify Accreditation Status
GTEC stressed that students should verify the accreditation status of any institution before enrolling in a programme.
The Commission also advised employers to confirm the legitimacy of qualifications presented by job applicants.
According to GTEC, the publication of the list forms part of efforts to protect the integrity of Ghana’s higher education system and safeguard students from investing in programmes that may not be officially recognised.
Full List of 70 Unrecognised Institutions as of May 2026
No. Institution Country 1 Universidad Azteca Mexico 2 Indian School of Management and Studies India 3 Breyer State Theology University USA 4 Debest College of Science, Arts and Business Ghana 5 Osiri University USA 6 Atlantic International University USA 7 Faith University Seminary (FUS) Ghana 8 Christian University College Monrovia Liberia 9 Rhema Bible Training College (RBTC) USA 10 Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica Costa Rica 11 Selinus University of Sciences and Literature Italy 12 Crown University International Chartered USA 13 Monarch Business School Switzerland 14 City University Cambodia 15 Kesmond International University USA 16 Washington University of Barbados Barbados 17 London Academy of Technology and Management United Kingdom 18 IICSE University USA 19 Doxa Open University Ghana 20 Brainae University USA 21 University of Haana Germany 22 Christian Leadership University USA 23 International Institute of Church Management Inc USA 24 Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Training School Ghana 25 Louisiana Baptist University & Seminary USA 26 Tech Global University Andorra 27 International Christian University Nigeria 28 LIGS University Hawaii, USA 29 Swiss Management Centre University Switzerland 30 Quest International University Ghana 31 Isles International University Ireland 32 Kingsnow University USA 33 New Life Bible College and Seminary USA 34 East Bridge University France 35 Texila American University Guyana 36 Vision International University USA 37 Keisie International University USA 38 Dublin Metropolitan University UK/Cyprus 39 Logos University USA 40 University of America USA 41 Kazian School of Management India 42 University of Northwest USA 43 Akamai University Hawaii, USA 44 Trinity Graduate School of Apologetics and Theology (TGSAT) India 45 American Bible University USA 46 California Creek University USA 47 Delta International University USA 48 National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) India 49 Southern California International University USA 50 CASS European Institute of Management Studies France 51 Quetzalcoatl University of Veracruz Mexico 52 Swiss International Management Academy Switzerland 53 IBM Institute of Management India 54 Dunster Business School Switzerland 55 World Academy for Research and Development (WARD) United Kingdom 56 American Management University USA 57 All Nations Church International University Texas, USA 58 Freedom University and Theological Seminary USA 59 Global Theological University USA 60 Jorasome International University Zambia 61 Kingdom Living Bible Institute Kumasi, Ghana 62 Global Professional College Effiduase, Ghana 63 London School of Management and Technology (LSMT) United Kingdom 64 European Institute of Management and Technology Switzerland 65 Volta University College Ghana/Nigeria 66 United Nigeria University College Nigeria 67 Open International University Nigeria 68 Marquis Open University Italy 69 Alliance International University Zambia 70 All Saints American University Liberia
GTEC Reaffirms Commitment to Quality Assurance
The Commission reiterated its commitment to maintaining high standards in tertiary education and ensuring that institutions operating within Ghana comply with national accreditation requirements.
Students and employers have been encouraged to verify accreditation status through official GTEC channels before making educational or employment decisions.
Source
Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Corporate Affairs Directorate Public Notice, May 28, 2026.
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