The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has published a list of 62 institutions it does not recognise, cautioning the public to be careful when dealing with certificates issued by these entities due to concerns over academic standards.

In a notice released on Friday, April 17, 2026, the Commission identified a range of universities, colleges, and seminaries from different parts of the world, including some operating within Ghana. It advised prospective students, parents, and employers to thoroughly verify institutions before enrolling in programmes or accepting their qualifications.

Among those named are several institutions based locally, raising concerns about their accessibility to unsuspecting students. These include Debest College of Science, Arts and Business; Faith University Seminary Ghana; Doxa Open University; Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Training School; Quest International University; Kingdom Living Bible Institute in Kumasi; and Global Professional College in Effiduase.

GTEC explained that the publication forms part of its responsibility to safeguard the credibility of Ghana’s tertiary education sector and protect the public from substandard or fraudulent academic offerings. It warned that some of these institutions may be actively recruiting students with programmes that do not meet approved national standards.

The list also features a number of foreign institutions with credible-sounding names, such as Universidad Azteca Mexico; Atlantic International University in the United States; Selinus University of Sciences and Literature in Italy; Crown University International Chartered in the United States; and Texila American University in Guyana.

Others mentioned include the London Academy of Technology and Management in the United Kingdom; University of Haana in Germany; East Bridge University in France; Dublin Metropolitan University with links to the UK and Cyprus; and Swiss Management Centre University in Switzerland.

Several theological schools and Bible colleges were also cited, including Rhema Bible Training College, Christian Leadership University, New Life Bible College and Seminary, and Logos University, all based in the United States.

Although the Commission did not provide specific details for each institution’s inclusion, it indicated that they either lack proper accreditation, fall short of Ghana’s academic requirements, or operate under questionable standards.

GTEC warned that certificates from these institutions may not be accepted for public sector employment, further studies, or professional certification within Ghana.

Employers have also been encouraged to confirm the accreditation status of qualifications presented by job applicants, particularly when they are obtained from unfamiliar institutions.

The Commission is therefore urging the public to use its official platforms to verify the status of any tertiary institution before enrolling, stressing that careful checks are necessary to avoid investing in unrecognised programmes.