GTEC flags 70 unrecognised tertiary institutions in Ghana, abroad
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has identified 70 universities and colleges as unrecognised institutions, citing concerns over quality assurance and accreditation standards.
The Commission is therefore urging the public to exercise caution when enrolling in programmes offered by these institutions or accepting certificates issued by them.
In a statement issued by its Corporate Affairs Directorate on Tuesday, GTEC listed institutions operating across multiple countries, including Ghana, the United Kingdom, the United States, Switzerland, India, France, Nigeria, and Zambia.
Among the institutions operating in Ghana named in the list are Debest College of Science, Arts and Business; Faith University Seminary (FUS); Doxa Open University; Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Training School; Quest International University; Kingdom Living Bible Institute in Kumasi; Global Professional College in Effiduase; and Volta University College.
GTEC published a comprehensive list of the 70 institutions in a public notice dated Thursday, May 28, 2026.
The Commission reiterated its warning that the public must verify the accreditation status of institutions before enrolling, stressing that certificates from unrecognised bodies may not be valid for academic or professional purposes.
Full list of unrecognised institutions:
Universidad Azteca, Mexico
Indian School of Management and Studies, India
Breyer State Theology University, USA
Debest College of Science, Arts and Business, Ghana
Osiri University, USA
Atlantic International University, USA
Faith University Seminary (FUS), Ghana
Christian University College Monrovia, Liberia
Rhema Bible Training College (RBTC), USA
Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Selinus University of Sciences and Literature, Italy
Crown University International Chartered, USA
Monarch Business School, Switzerland
City University, Cambodia
Kesmond International University, USA
Washington University of Barbados, Barbados
London Academy of Technology and Management, UK
IICSE University, USA
Doxa Open University, Ghana
Brainae University, USA
University of Haana, Germany
Christian Leadership University, USA
International Institute of Church Management Inc., USA
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Training School, Ghana
Louisiana Baptist University & Seminary, USA
Tech Global University, Andorra
International Christian University, Nigeria
LIGS University, Hawaii, USA
Swiss Management Centre University, Switzerland
Quest International University, Ghana
Isles International University, Ireland
Kingsnow University, USA
New Life Bible College and Seminary, USA
East Bridge University, France
Texila American University, Guyana
Vision International University, USA
Keisie International University, USA
Dublin Metropolitan University, UK/Cyprus
Logos University, USA
University of America, USA
Kazian School of Management, India
University of Northwest, USA
Akamai University, Hawaii, USA
Trinity Graduate School of Apologetics and Theology (TGSAT), India
American Bible University, USA
California Creek University, USA
Delta International University, USA
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), India
Southern California International University, USA
CASS European Institute of Management Studies, France
Quetzalcoatl University of Veracruz, Mexico
Swiss International Management Academy, Switzerland
IBM Institute of Management, India
Dunster Business School, Switzerland
World Academy for Research and Development (WARD), UK
American Management University, USA
All Nations Church International University, Texas, USA
Freedom University and Theological Seminary, USA
Global Theological University, USA
Jorasome International University, Zambia
Kingdom Living Bible Institute, Kumasi, Ghana
Global Professional College, Effiduase, Ghana
London School of Management and Technology (LSMT), UK
European Institute of Management and Technology, Switzerland
Volta University College, Ghana/Nigeria
United Nigeria University College, Nigeria
Open International University, Nigeria
Marquis Open University, Italy
Alliance International University, Zambia
All Saints American University, Liberia