The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued a notice advising the public to be cautious about enrolling in or relying on certificates from 70 institutions that are currently not recognized in Ghana. The Commission cites concerns related to quality assurance for these institutions.
In a public notice dated May 28, 2026, GTEC emphasized the importance of verifying the accreditation status of educational institutions. The notice advises prospective students, employers, and the general public to exercise caution when dealing with qualifications from these institutions.
GTEC clarified that these institutions are not recognized by the Commission, and certificates awarded by them may not be accepted for academic, professional, or employment purposes within Ghana.
The public is urged to conduct due diligence regarding any certificates issued by these institutions to ensure their validity and recognition.
| No. | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | CASS European Institute of Management Studies | France |
| 51 | Quetzalcoatl University of Veracruz | Mexico |
| 52 | Swiss International Management Academy | Switzerland |
| 53 | IBM Institute of Management | India |
| 54 | Dunster Business School | Switzerland |
| 55 | World Academy for Research and Development (WARD) | UK |
| 56 | American Management University | USA |
| 57 | All Nations Church International University | Texas, USA |
| 58 | Freedom University and Theological Seminary | USA |
| 59 | Global Theological University | USA |
| 60 | Jorasome International University | Zambia |
| 61 | Kingdom Living Bible Institute | Kumasi, Ghana |
| 62 | Global Professional College | Effiduase, Ghana |
| 63 | London School of Management and Technology (LSMT) | UK |
| 64 | European Institute of Management and Technology | Switzerland |
| 65 | Volta University College | Ghana/Nigeria |
| 66 | United Nigeria University College | Nigeria |
| 67 | Open International University | Nigeria |
| 68 | Marquis Open University | Italy |
| 69 | Alliance International University | Zambia |
| 70 | All Saints American University | (Country not specified) |
