The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has released a list of 62 institutions that are not recognised in Ghana, warning the public to be cautious about certificates issued by them due to quality concerns.
In a notice published on Friday, April 17, 2026, GTEC identified universities, colleges, and seminaries from both Ghana and abroad, advising students, parents, and employers not to engage with them.
According to the Commission, this move is part of its efforts to protect the credibility of Ghana’s higher education system and prevent the use of unaccredited or questionable qualifications.
Some of the listed institutions operate within Ghana, including Debest College of Science, Arts and Business; Faith University Seminary; Doxa Open University; Quest International University; Kingdom Living Bible Institute in Kumasi; and Global Professional College in Effiduase. GTEC says their presence locally is especially concerning, as they may be recruiting students without proper accreditation.
The list also includes several international institutions such as Universidad Azteca (Mexico), Atlantic International University (USA), Selinus University (Italy), and Texila American University (Guyana), among others. A number of Bible colleges and seminaries were also named.
Although GTEC did not detail specific issues with each institution, it indicated that they may lack proper accreditation, fall below required standards, or operate with questionable academic practices.
The Commission warned that qualifications from these institutions may not be accepted for further education, public sector jobs, or professional licensing in Ghana.
Employers are encouraged to verify applicants’ credentials, while prospective students are advised to confirm the accreditation status of any institution before enrolling.
The directive takes immediate effect.
Full List of 62 Unrecognised Institutions as at April 2026:
- Universidad Azteca Mexico
- Indian School of Management and Studies, India
- Breyer State Theology University, USA
- Debest College of Science, Arts and Business, Ghana
- Osiri University, USA
- Atlantic International University, USA
- Faith University Seminary (FUS), Ghana
- Christian University College Monrovia, Liberia
- Rhema Bible Training College (RBTC), USA
- Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica, Costa Rica
- Selinus University of Sciences and Literature, Italy
- Crown University International Chartered, USA
- Monarch Business School, Switzerland
- City University, Cambodia
- Kesmond International University, USA
- Washington University of Barbados, Barbados
- London Academy of Technology and Management, UK
- IICSE University, USA
- Doxa Open University, Ghana
- Brainae University, USA
- University of Haana, Germany
- Christian Leadership University, USA
- International Institute of Church Management Inc, USA
- Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Training School, Ghana
- Louisiana Baptist University & Seminary, USA
- Tech Global University, Andorra
- International Christian University, Nigeria
- LIGS University, Hawaii USA
- Swiss Management Centre University, Switzerland
- Quest International University, Ghana
- Isles International University, Ireland
- Kingsnow University, USA
- New Life Bible College and Seminary, USA
- East Bridge University, France
- Texila American University, Guyana
- Vision International University, USA
- Keisie International University, USA
- Dublin Metropolitan University, UK/CYPRUS
- Logos University, USA
- University of America, USA
- Kazian School of Management, India
- University of Northwest, USA
- Akamai University, Hawaii USA
- Trinity Graduate School of Apologetics and Theology (TGSAT), India
- American Bible University, USA
- California Creek University, USA
- Delta International University, USA
- National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), India
- Southern California International University, USA
- CASS European Institute of Management Studies, France
- Quetzalcoatl University of Veracruz, Mexico
- Swiss International Management Academy, Switzerland
- IBM Institute of Management, India
- Dunster Business School, Switzerland
- World Academy for Research and Development (WARD), UK
- American Management University, USA
- All Nations Church International University, Texas
- Freedom University and Theological Seminary, USA
- Global Theological University, USA
- Jorasome International University, Zambia
- Kingdom Living Bible Institute, Kumasi Ghana
- Global Professional College, Effiduase Ghana
