The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has issued a public warning to students, employers, professional bodies and the general public regarding 70 tertiary institutions whose academic qualifications are not recognised in Ghana.
In a statement released on May 28, 2026, the Commission said the listed institutions, located both in Ghana and abroad, currently lack recognition from Ghana’s tertiary education regulator due to quality assurance concerns.
GTEC advised stakeholders to exercise caution when evaluating certificates, diplomas, degrees and other academic credentials awarded by the affected institutions.
According to the Commission, the institutions were identified following quality assurance assessments, although specific reasons for the inclusion of each institution were not disclosed.
The institutions named in the advisory are spread across several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, India, Mexico, Liberia, Nigeria, Zambia, Italy, France, Guyana, Germany, Costa Rica, Cambodia, Barbados, Andorra and Ghana.
The list covers a broad range of educational providers, including universities, business schools, management institutes, theological seminaries, distance-learning institutions and professional training colleges.
Several institutions operating within Ghana were also cited, raising concerns for students and graduates who may have obtained qualifications from them.
Among the Ghana-based institutions listed are Debest College of Science, Arts and Business, Faith University Seminary, Doxa Open University, Quest International University, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Training School, Kingdom Living Bible Institute, Global Professional College and Volta University College.
A substantial number of the institutions identified by GTEC operate internationally and primarily offer online, distance-learning or transnational education programmes.
Among the foreign institutions listed are Atlantic International University, Akamai University, Monarch Business School, Swiss Management Centre University, Selinus University of Sciences and Literature, Texila American University and LIGS University.
GTEC urged prospective students and parents to verify the accreditation and recognition status of institutions before enrolling in academic programmes. The Commission also advised employers and professional bodies to conduct due diligence when assessing qualifications presented by job applicants and members.
The regulator encouraged members of the public to seek verification from the appropriate authorities whenever questions arise regarding the legitimacy or recognition status of academic credentials.
The warning forms part of GTEC’s broader efforts to uphold standards in tertiary education and protect students, employers and the public from qualifications that may not meet Ghana’s recognised quality assurance requirements.
