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
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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.
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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 dated April 17, 2026, 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."
"Accordingly, the general public is advised to exercise due diligence with regard to any certificates issued by these institutions."
GTEC 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 list of unrecognised institutions from US as of April 2026 includes:
- Breyer State Theology University, USA
- Osiri University, USA
- Atlantic International University, USA
- Rhema Bible Training College (RBTC), USA
- Crown University International Chartered, USA
- Kesmond International University, USA
- IICSE University, USA
- Brainae University, USA
- Christian Leadership University, USA
- International Institute of Church Management Inc, USA
- Louisiana Baptist University & Seminary, USA
- LIGS University, Hawaii USA
- Kingsnow University, USA
- New Life Bible College and Seminary, USA
- Vision International University, USA
- Keisie International University, USA
- Logos University, USA
- University of America, USA
- University of Northwest, USA
- Akamai University, Hawaii USA
- American Bible University, USA
- California Creek University, USA
- Delta International University, USA
- Southern California International University, USA
- American Management University, USA
- All Nations Church International University, Texas
- Freedom University and Theological Seminary, USA
- Global Theological University, USA
Source: YEN.com.gh
