GTEC names unaccredited tertiary institutions, lists 50 affected campuses and centres

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has urged prospective students, parents and guardians to verify the accreditation status of tertiary institutions before accepting admission offers after identifying 50 institutions and learning centres operating without valid accreditation.

In a public notice issued on July 8, 2026, the Commission disclosed that the affected facilities comprise 14 unaccredited public university learning centres and 36 tertiary institutions whose institutional accreditation has expired.

According to GTEC, the advisory is intended to protect prospective students from enrolling in institutions or study centres whose accreditation status could jeopardise the validity of their academic qualifications.

The Commission explained that students who enrol in institutions or learning centres without valid accreditation risk losing valuable time, financial resources and future career opportunities.

Unaccredited Public University Learning Centres

The 14 public university learning centres identified by GTEC are:

• University of Ghana Learning Centre – Koforidua

• University of Ghana Learning Centre – Cape Coast

• University of Ghana Learning Centre – Tamale

• University of Ghana Learning Centre – Ho/Tsito

• University of Ghana Learning Centre – Wa

• University of Ghana Learning Centre – Bolgatanga

• University of Ghana Learning Centre – Sunyani

• University of Education, Winneba Learning Centre – Jayee University College, Accra

• University of Education, Winneba Learning Centre – St. Theresa's College, Anaji-Takoradi

• University for Development Studies Learning Centre – Wa

• University for Development Studies Learning Centre – Chereponi

• Takoradi Technical University Akatakyi Campus

• Takoradi Technical University Butumagyebi Campus

• Methodist University Ghana Campuses – Tema and Wenchi

Tertiary Institutions with Expired Institutional Accreditation

GTEC also named 36 tertiary institutions whose institutional accreditation has expired. They include:

• Abbeam Institute of Technology

• Lakeside University College
• River View College
• Synergies Institute
• Institute of Local Government Studies

Oak City International College

The Commission said the remaining institutions on the list are also operating with expired institutional accreditation.

GTEC advised prospective students, parents, guardians and the general public to confirm the accreditation status of institutions, learning centres and academic programmes with the Commission before accepting admission offers.

It stressed that the notice forms part of efforts to safeguard students by ensuring they have accurate and up-to-date information on the accreditation status of tertiary institutions and their affiliated learning centres across the country.

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