GTEC Warns Public Against 62 Unrecognised Tertiary Institutions (Full List)
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has issued a strong public notice cautioning prospective students, parents, and the general public against enrolling in 62 unrecognised tertiary institutions.
According to the Commission, these institutions have failed to meet the required accreditation and quality assurance standards, and therefore, any certificates issued by them may not be recognised in Ghana.
GTEC further advised all stakeholders to verify the accreditation status of institutions before enrolling to avoid wasting time, money, and effort on invalid qualifications.
Why This Warning Matters
The move by GTEC is part of ongoing efforts to:
- Protect students from fake or unaccredited institutions
- Maintain the integrity of Ghana’s tertiary education system
- Prevent the use of fraudulent academic titles and certificates
The Commission stressed that qualifications from these institutions may not be accepted for employment, promotion, or further studies in Ghana.
Full List of the 62 Unrecognised Tertiary Institutions (April 2026)
Below is the official list as published, arranged in the same format:
| No. | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universidad Azteca | Mexico |
| 2 | Indian School of Management and Studies | India |
| 3 | Breyer State Theology University | USA |
| 4 | Debest College of Science, Arts and Business | Ghana |
| 5 | Osiri University | USA |
| 6 | Atlantic International University | USA |
| 7 | Faith University Seminary (FUS) | Ghana |
| 8 | Christian University College | Liberia |
| 9 | Rhema Bible Training College | USA |
| 10 | Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica | Costa Rica |
| 11 | Selinus University of Sciences and Literature | Italy |
| 12 | Crown University International Chartered | USA |
| 13 | Monarch Business School | Switzerland |
| 14 | City University | Cambodia |
| 15 | Kesmond International University | USA |
| 16 | Washington University of Barbados | Barbados |
| 17 | London Academy of Technology and Management | UK |
| 18 | IICSE University | USA |
| 19 | Doxa Open University | Ghana |
| 20 | Brainae University | USA |
| 21 | University of Haana | Germany |
| 22 | Christian Leadership University | USA |
| 23 | International Institute of Church Management Inc | USA |
| 24 | Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Training School | Ghana |
| 25 | Louisiana Baptist University & Seminary | USA |
| 26 | Tech Global University | Andorra |
| 27 | International Christian University | Nigeria |
| 28 | LIGS University (Hawaii) | USA |
| 29 | Swiss Management Centre University | Switzerland |
| 30 | Quest International University | Ghana |
| 31 | Isles International University | Ireland |
| 32 | Kingsnow University | USA |
| 33 | New Life Bible College and Seminary | USA |
| 34 | East Bridge University | France |
| 35 | Texila American University | Guyana |
| 36 | Vision International University | USA |
| 37 | Keisie International University | USA |
| 38 | Dublin Metropolitan University | UK/Cyprus |
| 39 | Logos University | USA |
| 40 | University of America | USA |
| 41 | Kazian School of Management | India |
| 42 | University of Northwest | USA |
| 43 | Akamai University (Hawaii) | USA |
| 44 | Trinity Graduate School of Apologetics and Theology | India |
| 45 | American Bible University | USA |
| 46 | California Creek University | USA |
| 47 | Delta International University | USA |
| 48 | National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) | India |
| 49 | Southern California International University | USA |
| 50 | CASS European Institute of Management Studies | France |
| 51 | Quetzalcoatl University of Veracruz | Mexico |
| 52 | Swiss International Management Academy | Switzerland |
| 53 | IIBM Institute of Management | India |
| 54 | Dunster Business School | Switzerland |
| 55 | World Academy for Research and Development (WARD) | UK |
| 56 | American Management University | USA |
| 57 | All Nations Church International University (Texas) | USA |
| 58 | Freedom University and Theological Seminary | USA |
| 59 | Global Theological University | USA |
| 60 | Jorasome International University | Zambia |
| 61 | Kingdom Living Bible Institute | Ghana |
| 62 | Global Professional College | Ghana |
Final Advice to Students and Parents
GTEC strongly encourages:
- Always verify institutions through official GTEC platforms
- Avoid enrolling in schools with unclear accreditation
- Be cautious of online or foreign institutions offering quick degrees
Failure to do so could result in invalid certificates and limited career opportunities.
Conclusion
This latest directive by GTEC serves as a serious wake-up call to students and stakeholders in Ghana’s education sector. With the rise of unaccredited institutions, due diligence is no longer optional it is essential.
Before choosing any tertiary institution, verify first, enroll later.