The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued a public notice cautioning prospective students, parents, and the general public against enrolling in or accepting certificates from a number of institutions it says are not recognised in Ghana as of June 2026.
In a statement dated Thursday, June 25, 2026, GTEC indicated that the listed institutions have not met its required quality assurance standards and are therefore not accredited to operate as recognised tertiary education providers in the country.
The Commission advised the public to exercise due diligence when dealing with certificates issued by such institutions, warning that qualifications obtained from them may not be valid for academic progression, employment, or professional recognition within Ghana.
The list includes institutions such as Atlantic International University, Swiss Management Centre University, LIGS University, and Monarch Business School, among several others across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa.
Local institutions such as Faith University Seminary, Doxa Open University, Kingdom Living Bible Institute in Kumasi, and other private entities in Ghana were also included in the list of unrecognised institutions.
GTEC stressed that the publication is part of its ongoing efforts to protect the integrity of tertiary education in Ghana and safeguard students from enrolling in unaccredited programmes.
The Commission further urged the public to verify the accreditation status of any tertiary institution through its official channels before enrolling, emphasising that due diligence is critical in avoiding academic and financial losses.
It added that regulatory action will continue as part of broader efforts to sanitise the tertiary education space and ensure compliance with national quality assurance standards.
Below is the list of institutions
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
- 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
- London School of Management and Technology (LSMT), UK
- European Institute of Management and Technology, Switzerland
- Volta University College, Ghana and Nigeria
- United Nigeria University College, Nigeria
- Open International University, Nigeria
- Marquis Open University, Italy
- Alliance International University, Zambia
- All Saints American University, Liberia
- Colombia International University, USA
- American Management University, USA
- University of the Nations, Hawai
- Brookside University, Barbados
- Pacific International University, USA
- American University of Sovereign Nations, USA
- Brussels Capital University, Turkiye
- Richmond Open University, Nigeria
- Freie und Private Universität Herisa, Switzerland
- OAA Consulting Limited, Kumasi, Ghana
- Competency School of Business Administration (COSBA), Kumasi, Ghana
