Congratulations on your degree; GTEC has a small question
There was a time when choosing a university required a fairly uncomplicated investigation. You checked whether the institution existed, whether it was accredited, whether it offered your programme, and, if your parents survived the fees, you went to school. Ghana has apparently added another stage to the process. After graduation, kindly check whether the institution […]
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has published a list of 100 institutions that are not recognized due to quality assurance concerns. This list is troubling as it spans across countries like Mexico, India, America, Switzerland, Nigeria, Zambia, and Ghana itself. The commission is careful not to label every institution on the list as fake or their qualifications as worthless, but rather advises the public to exercise due diligence when dealing with certificates issued by these institutions.
This is a timely warning for those who have spent years, fees, and effort in pursuing their education, only to find out their institution is not recognized. The authorities must also take responsibility, as the burden should not solely fall on applicants to verify the legitimacy of their institutions. A more robust system would involve easy access to recognition status, clear warnings, visible enforcement, and disallowing questionable institutions to operate for extended periods without scrutiny.
Therefore, before investing in an institution, it is crucial to check GTEC's list to ensure the credibility of the education one is receiving.
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