- GTEC found six UG Learning Centres functioning without proper accreditation
- Certificates from these centres are invalid for employment, further studies, or promotions
- Students, parents, and employers urged to verify accreditation before enrolling or hiring
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued a strict warning after uncovering six University of Ghana (UG) Learning Centres operating without proper accreditation.
Qualifications or certificates earned from these centres are considered invalid for employment, further education, or promotion purposes.
In a statement released on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Dr. Emmanuel Oware Nyarko, Director of Quality Assurance and Compliance at GTEC, advised students, parents, and employers to exercise caution:
“Prospective students, parents, and employers should always confirm the accreditation status of any tertiary institution or learning centre before enrolling or hiring,” he emphasized.
UG Learning Centres Found Unaccredited
- Koforidua
- Cape Coast
- Tamale
- Ho/Tsito
- Wa
- Sunyani
GTEC also instructed 11 other tertiary institutions to immediately stop new admissions until they fulfill full accreditation requirements. Some of these include:
- Institute of Business Management and Journalism (Kumasi)
- Rural Development College (Kwaso)
- University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies (Bunso)
- Kings and Queens Medical College (Akosombo)
- Springs College (Labone)
Additionally, 26 institutions—including Abbeam Institute of Technology (Kasoa), Lakeside University College (Accra), ILMA Institute of Science and Technology (Accra), Presbyterian Nurses’ Training College (Bawku), and Holy Spirit College of Education (Ho)—were flagged for operating with expired accreditation.
GTEC cautioned that attending unaccredited institutions carries serious risks, such as financial loss, wasted academic years, and compromised career prospects. The Commission stressed that the announcement is part of ongoing efforts to protect the public, maintain educational standards, and prevent misinformation and exploitation within the tertiary education sector.
