GTEC flags over 100 tertiary institutions as unrecognised

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has flagged over 100 tertiary institutions for operating illegally without recognition as of September 2026, citing quality assurance concerns. In a statement addressing unrecognised institutions, the Commission warned students, parents and the public to be wary when considering enrollment at the affected schools.

GTEC's list comprises those institutions that have not received recognition, implying their operations and the qualifications they offer remain under scrutiny from the Commission's quality assurance processes. The Commission urged potential students and parents to verify whether any tertiary institution they're considering is officially recognised.

The Commission also advised the public to conduct thorough checks before accepting or relying on certificates from institutions whose recognition status has not been confirmed. GTEC further cautioned the public to exercise due diligence concerning certificates obtained from the listed institutions, stressing the importance of verifying their status before using them for employment, further education, or any other purpose.