In a significant move affecting postgraduate studies at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has withdrawn accreditation for the MSc Customs Administration and M.Phil. Customs Administration programmes, with immediate effect.
The decision, announced in a letter dated October 6, 2025, and signed by GTEC’s Director-General, Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, was addressed to UCC’s Acting Vice Chancellor. According to GTEC, the withdrawal follows the University’s deviation from the originally approved mode of instruction for these programmes.
Originally accredited to be taught in a regular, in-person format, the two programmes were instead run as sandwich and fully online courses without prior approval from the Commission. GTEC’s letter highlighted this breach: “As you are aware, accreditation for these programmes was granted to be taught in regular and in-person mode. However, the University of Cape Coast, without recourse to GTEC, has commenced delivering these programmes as sandwich and 100% online.”
The Commission has made it clear that if UCC wishes to continue offering the programmes in alternative formats, it must reapply for accreditation. GTEC also informed the Commissioner of Customs at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) that any certificates issued under these now de-accredited programmes will not be recognised.
Furthermore, GTEC has directed UCC to withdraw all admissions granted under the affected programmes and to provide proof of compliance by October 31, 2025. The decision sends a strong message about the importance of adhering to approved academic standards and procedures in Ghana’s higher education sector.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
