GTEC Releases List of US Universities in Ghana Issuing Shady Certificates

• The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission issued a caution against some universities that will not be recognised
• The list of schools included over 25 schools from the US, in a list that included 62 schools in total
• The commission stated that these tertiary institutions are not acknowledged due to various problems related to quality assurance

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has released a list of US universities and colleges that are currently not recognised institutions in Ghana.

According to the commission, the listed schools were acknowledged due to various concerns related to quality assurance.

In a statement, it cautioned the public to be wary when dealing with the listed institutions, which number 62 in total.

In a public notice on April 17, which has been shared on X, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission said:

"The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) wishes to inform the general public that the institutions listed below are currently not recognised by the Commission due to various quality assurance concerns."

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"Accordingly, the general public is advised to exercise due diligence with regard to any certificates issued by these institutions."

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission said the notice is part of efforts to protect students and maintain standards in tertiary education.

Even though the commission did not mention any sanctions, it emphasised that certificates from the listed institutions may not be recognised for official purposes.

A number of the schools were bible schools or theology-based. The commission has released similar lists in the past.

The list of unrecognised institutions from US as of April 2026 includes:

1. Breyer State Theology University, USA
2. Osiri University, USA
3. Atlantic International University, USA
4. Rhema Bible Training College (RBTC), USA
5. Crown University International Chartered, USA
6. Kesmond International University, USA
7. IICSE University, USA
8. Brainae University, USA
9. Christian Leadership University, USA
10. International Institute of Church Management Inc, USA
11. Louisiana Baptist University & Seminary, USA
12. LIGS University, Hawaii USA
13. Kingsnow University, USA
14. New Life Bible College and Seminary, USA
15. Vision International University, USA
16. Keisie International University, USA
17. Logos University, USA
18. University of America, USA
19. University of Northwest, USA
20. Akamai University, Hawaii USA
21. American Bible University, USA
22. California Creek University, USA
23. Delta International University, USA
24. Southern California International University, USA
25. American Management University, USA
26. All Nations Church International University, Texas
27. Freedom University and Theological Seminary, USA
28. Global Theological University, USA

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The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission is a merger of the National Council for Tertiary Education and the National Accreditation Board in line with the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023).

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YEN.com.gh reported that the commission approved the University of Ghana's fees for the 2025/2026 academic year, maintaining the Academic Facility User Fee at the 2024/2025 rate.

In its announcement, the commission also introduced new levies, including a one-time 75th Anniversary Levy and a revised Telecel Broadband Levy.

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Source: YEN.com.gh