The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has ordered eleven tertiary institutions to immediately halt all fresh student admissions after failing to meet required accreditation standards.
The affected institutions are the Institute of Business Management and Journalism in Kumasi, Rural Development College in Kwaso, University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies in Bunso, School of Anaesthesia in Kumasi, Unique Citizens College in Accra, Kings and Queens Medical College in Akosombo, Springs College in Labone-Accra, Wintech Professional Institute in Accra, Trans Africa College in Accra, Royal Nursing College in Kumasi, and OAA Consulting Limited in Kumasi – the local partner of Universidad Empresarial De Costa Rica (UNEM).
In the same public notice issued on Wednesday, GTEC reiterated that six University of Ghana learning centres in Koforidua, Cape Coast, Tamale, Ho/Tsito, Wa, and Sunyani remain unaccredited, meaning any certificates issued through these centres are not recognised for employment, further education, or promotion.
The Commission also revealed that institutional accreditation has expired for 26 other establishments, including Abbeam Institute of Technology in Kasoa, Lakeside University College in Accra, several nursing and agricultural colleges, and Holy Spirit College of Education in Ho, among others.
GTEC warned that enrolling in unaccredited institutions or learning centres risks wasting time, money, and future career prospects, and strongly urged prospective students, parents, and guardians to verify accreditation status directly with the Commission before applying or paying any fees.
The notice, the regulator stressed, is meant to protect the public from exploitation and ensure the integrity of tertiary education in Ghana.