The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has sounded the alarm on a troubling trend, issuing a public notice to caution students, tertiary institutions, and the general public against engaging with a growing list of unrecognised and unaccredited institutions operating both within Ghana and from abroad.
In its latest communication, GTEC unveiled an expanded blacklist of 50 institutions that have failed to meet Ghana’s rigorous accreditation and quality assurance standards. The Commission warned that any academic or professional certifications issued by these entities would not be recognised in Ghana, potentially jeopardizing future opportunities for unsuspecting students and employers alike.
The list spans a wide array of institutions from around the globe, including Universidad Azteca (Mexico), Breyer State Theology University (USA), Debest College of Science, Arts and Business (Ghana), Atlantic International University (USA), Selinus University of Sciences and Literature (Italy), and many more. These institutions, according to GTEC, have breached important accreditation protocols and, as a result, cannot offer legitimate qualifications in Ghana.
GTEC’s notice was unequivocal: students and educational partners should exercise extreme caution and thoroughly verify the accreditation status of any university or college before enrolling or initiating collaborations. The Commission urged stakeholders to consult its official website or contact its offices directly to confirm the legitimacy of any institution.
By taking this strong stance, GTEC reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of Ghana’s tertiary education system. The Commission emphasized that protecting students from fraudulent or substandard institutions is a shared responsibility, and called on all parties to treat this warning with the utmost seriousness.
As the education landscape continues to expand, GTEC’s message is clear: only qualifications that meet Ghana’s, and the world’s, highest academic and professional standards will be recognized, ensuring that students and employers alike can trust the value of Ghanaian education.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
