The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has published a public notice naming 15 learning centres run by public universities that are not accredited, along with 36 tertiary institutions whose institutional accreditation has expired. The notice was issued on July 8, 2026, by GTEC’s Corporate Affairs department.
In plain terms, this means the degrees, diplomas, and certificates coming out of these specific campuses and institutions currently carry no guarantee of recognition. A qualification from an unaccredited centre can be rejected by employers, professional bodies, and other universities, even if the parent institution itself is legitimate.
This matters beyond Ghana’s borders. Diaspora families weighing whether to send children to school in Ghana, returnees comparing local universities to schools abroad, and parents already paying fees at one of the affected campuses all have a direct stake in knowing exactly which institutions made this list.
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What GTEC Announced
GTEC’s notice splits the problem into two separate categories, and the distinction matters.
The first group covers learning centres and satellite campuses operated under the name of a public university, such as the University of Ghana, but which have never received accreditation from the Commission on their own. The parent university is accredited. The specific regional centre is not, which means it has no independent authorization to run tertiary programs.
The second group is different. These are 36 standalone institutions, including private colleges, health training schools, and specialized institutes, whose institutional accreditation was once valid but has since lapsed. GTEC did not say these schools are permanently barred, only that their current accreditation status has expired and has not been renewed as of the notice date.
GTEC framed the notice as consumer protection rather than punishment, stating that the goal is to safeguard the public, prevent misinformation, and protect prospective students from potential exploitation.
Unaccredited Learning Centres of Public Universities
These 15 centres are affiliated with public universities but have not been accredited by GTEC as of July 2026:
| No. | Learning Centre or Campus | Parent University |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Learning Centre, Koforidua | University of Ghana |
| 2 | Learning Centre, Cape Coast | University of Ghana |
| 3 | Learning Centre, Tamale | University of Ghana |
| 4 | Learning Centre, Ho/Tsito | University of Ghana |
| 5 | Learning Centre, Wa | University of Ghana |
| 6 | Learning Centre, Bolgatanga | University of Ghana |
| 7 | Learning Centre, Sunyani | University of Ghana |
| 8 | Learning Centre at Jayee University College, Accra | University of Education, Winneba |
| 9 | Learning Centre at St. Theresa’s College, Anaji-Takoradi | University of Education, Winneba |
| 10 | Learning Centre, Wa | University for Development Studies |
| 11 | Learning Centre, Chereponi | University for Development Studies |
| 12 | Akatakyi Campus | Takoradi Technical University |
| 13 | Butumagyebi Campus | Takoradi Technical University |
| 14 | Tema Campus | Methodist University Ghana |
| 15 | Wenchi Campus | Methodist University Ghana |
Institutions With Expired Institutional Accreditation
GTEC also published a separate list of 36 tertiary institutions whose institutional accreditation had lapsed as of the notice date. This list is broader and includes private colleges, nursing and midwifery schools, and specialized training institutes:
| No. | Institution |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abbeam Institute of Technology, Kasoa |
| 2 | SS Peter and Paul Pastoral and Social Institute, Wa |
| 3 | Community College, Takoradi |
| 4 | Mumford Institute of Technology, Accra |
| 5 | Lakeside University College, Accra |
| 6 | ILMA Institute of Science and Technology, Accra |
| 7 | River View College, Accra |
| 8 | Synergies Institute, Accra |
| 9 | Institute of Local Government Studies, Accra |
| 10 | Ohawu College of Agriculture, Ohawu |
| 11 | College of Tropical Agriculture, Domeabra |
| 12 | Animal Health and Production College, Tamale |
| 13 | Kwadaso Agricultural College, Kumasi |
| 14 | Hopkins Health Training Institute, Akim Oda |
| 15 | Manaata School of Midwifery, Kumasi |
| 16 | Western Hills School of Nursing, Accra |
| 17 | Oak City International College, Accra |
| 18 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Asankrangwa |
| 19 | Holy Spirit College of Education, Ho |
| 20 | Islamic Nursing Training School, Kokrobite |
| 21 | Springs College, Labone-Accra |
| 22 | Wintech Professional Institute, Accra |
| 23 | Trans Africa College, Accra |
| 24 | Institute of Business Management and Journalism, Kumasi |
| 25 | Rural Development College, Kwaso |
| 26 | University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Bunso |
| 27 | School of Anaesthesia, Kumasi |
| 28 | Unique Citizens College, Accra |
| 29 | Kings and Queens Medical College, Akosombo |
| 30 | Royal Nursing College, Kumasi |
| 31 | Zenith University College, Accra |
| 32 | Institute of Development and Technology Management (IDTM), Cape Coast |
| 33 | Jayee University College, Accra |
| 34 | Modal College, Sogakope |
| 35 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Cape Coast |
| 36 | Archbishop Porter Girls’ Polytechnic, Elmina |
Note that Jayee University College, Accra, appears in both lists in different capacities: once as the host site for a University of Education, Winneba learning centre that was never accredited, and again as a standalone institution whose own accreditation has expired. Prospective students should treat these as two distinct issues.
What This Means for Students and Families
An expired or missing accreditation is not the same as a school being fraudulent. Some of these institutions may simply be in the middle of a renewal process with GTEC and could regain full standing within months. Others may have failed to meet updated quality standards and could stay off the accredited list indefinitely. GTEC’s notice does not distinguish between the two, which is exactly why direct verification matters more than assumptions either way.
For diaspora parents and returnees, the stakes are practical rather than abstract. A certificate from an unaccredited centre can complicate a work permit application, a graduate school admission abroad, or a professional licensing process, because the receiving institution or employer may ask GTEC to confirm the credential first. Building a relocation plan around one of these schools, without checking status first, risks time and tuition that are hard to recover.
Current students at an affected institution are not automatically penalized for enrolling before the notice was issued, but they should still confirm their program’s status directly with the school and with GTEC rather than wait for updates to trickle down informally.
How to Verify a School’s Accreditation Status
GTEC maintains an online portal for exactly this kind of check. Before applying to, paying fees to, or accepting an admission offer from any Ghanaian tertiary institution, take these steps:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official GTEC website and search the accredited, unaccredited, and unrecognized institutions lists. |
| 2 | Confirm the specific campus or learning centre, not just the parent university name, since accreditation can apply to one and not the other. |
| 3 | Check whether the specific academic program is accredited, not only the institution as a whole. |
| 4 | Contact GTEC directly if a school is not clearly listed either way. |
| 5 | Keep a written or emailed confirmation of the accreditation status for your records before paying fees. |
This last step is easy to skip but worth doing. If a dispute comes up later over a rejected credential, a saved confirmation from GTEC is far more useful than a verbal assurance from an admissions office.
What If You Are Already Enrolled
If a family member is currently studying at one of the listed centres or institutions, GTEC’s notice does not spell out an automatic remedy, and the right move depends on the specific circumstances.
For a learning centre that was never accredited, transferring to a directly accredited campus of the same university, where possible, protects the value of coursework already completed. For an institution with expired rather than missing accreditation, it is worth asking the school directly what stage its renewal is at and requesting documentation rather than relying on informal reassurances. In either case, GTEC’s own verification portal is the neutral source to check against, since it reflects the Commission’s current records rather than the institution’s own claims.
Sources
- MyJoyOnline: “GTEC warns against unaccredited university learning centres, institutions with expired accreditation” (July 8, 2026)
- Graphic Online: “Before you apply: GTEC lists unaccredited learning centres and institutions with expired accreditation” (July 8, 2026)
- Adomonline: “GTEC warns against unaccredited university centres, expired institutions” (July 8, 2026)
- Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC): Official website and accreditation verification portal
