Ghana Tertiary Education Commission Flags Over 100 Unrecognised Tertiary Institutions Operating

• The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission flagged more than 100 tertiary institutions for operating without official recognition
• GTEC warned prospective students and parents to verify the recognition status of any institution before enrolling
• The Commission raised concerns about certificates issued by the listed institutions being used for employment or further education

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has disclosed that over 100 tertiary institutions across the country are currently operating without official recognition, as of September 2026.

The Commission issued a public statement alerting prospective students, parents and the general public to exercise caution when considering enrolment at any of the affected institutions.

GTEC noted that the institutions on its list have not received recognition from the Commission, and that both their operations and the qualifications they confer remain subject to concerns raised through its quality assurance processes.

GTEC directed students and parents to confirm the recognition status of any tertiary institution before committing to enrolment. The Commission stressed that this step is essential to avoid potential consequences that could affect a student's academic or professional prospects.

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Members of the public were similarly advised to perform adequate checks before accepting or relying on certificates issued by institutions whose recognition has not been formally established by the Commission.

The list of schools features:

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, UK
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. Quetzalcoatl University of Veracruz, Mexico
51. Swiss International Management Academy, Switzerland
52. IBM Institute of Management, India
53. Dunster Business School, Switzerland
54. World Academy for Research and Development (WARD), UK
55. American Management University, USA
56. All Nations Church International University, Texas
57. Freedom University and Theological Seminary, USA
58. Global Theological University, USA.
59. Jorasome International University, Zambia
60. Kingdom Living Bible Institute, Kumasi, Ghana
61. Global Professional College, Effiduase, Ghana
62. London School of Management and Technology (LSMT), UK
63. European Institute of Management and Technology, Switzerland
64. Volta University College, Ghana and Nigeria
65. United Nigeria University College, Nigeria
66. Open International University, Nigeria
67. Marquis Open University, Italy
68. Alliance International University, Zambia
69. All Saints American University. Liberia
70. Colombia International University, USA
71. American Management University, USA.
72. University of the Nations, Hawai
73. Brookside University, Barbados
74. Pacific International University, USA
75. American University of Sovereign Nations, USA.
76. Brussels Capital University, Turkiye
77. Richmond Open University, Nigeria
78. Freie und Private Universitat Herisa, Switzerland
79. 0AA Consulting Limited, Kumasi, Ghana
80. Competency School of Business Administration (COSBA), Kumasi, Ghana
81. Manchester Open University, UK
82. Institute of Management and Engineering, India
83. Vocational University, Delhi, India
84. Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, India
85. Logos University Global, USA/France
86. West African Christian University, Nigeria
87. Coastal University,
88. ESM ~Ecole de Management et de Communication, Switzerland
89. Swiss School of Business and Management (SSBM), Switzerland ‘
90. European Centre for Education in Business and Sciences (ECEBiS), Malta
91. Reagan National University, USA.
92. Trinity International University of Ambassadors, USA.
93. Global Executive College, Ghana
94. Christian Life School of Theology Global, USA
95. Indian Management School and Research Centre, India
96. Hillsville University, USA
97. Northwestem Christian University, Kenya
98. University of Muchinga, Zambia
99. Yesbud University, Zambia
100. College and University, Dominica / Belize / Liberia
101. Adam Smith University, Liberia / Saipan
102. Medical College of London, United Kingdom / Montserrat
103. Rutherford University, USA / British Columbia, Canada /Eswatini
104. University of Dorchester, United Kingdom
105. Shaftesbury University, United Kingdom
106. University of Dunham, United Kingdom
107. Commonwealth Open University, BritishVirgin Islands
108. African International Institute of Science and Technology, Liberia
109. European Continental University, Belgium
110. American University of London, United Kingdom

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Concerns Over Certificates From Unrecognised Institutions

Beyond enrolment, GTEC also cautioned individuals who may already hold qualifications from the listed institutions.

The Commission urged due diligence before presenting such certificates for purposes including employment, admission into further academic programmes, or any other use that depends on the validity of a tertiary qualification.

The disclosure underscores GTEC's broader mandate to safeguard the integrity of Ghana's tertiary education landscape and protect the interests of students who may unknowingly enrol in institutions that do not meet established standards.

GTEC warns Ghanaians against fake US universities

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission issued a caution against some universities that will not be recognised.

The list included over 25 schools from the US and 62 institutions in total.

The commission stated that these tertiary institutions are not acknowledged due to various problems related to quality assurance.

Source: YEN.com.gh