GTEC Blacklists 62 Tertiary Institution
By Maame Efua Kwaduah
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission(GTEC) has cautioned students, parents and employers to be vigilant against fake or unaccredited academic certificates.
The institution further issued a strong public warning after identifying and describing 62 institutions as unrecognised.
In a statement the Commission stressed that the action forms part of its mandate to protect the credibility of Ghana’s tertiary education system and safeguard the public from misleading or fraudulent academic qualifications.
According to GTEC, the listed institutions include universities, colleges and seminaries operating both within Ghana and abroad, many of which have been flagged for failing to meet accreditation standards or for operating without proper authorisation.
Full list of unrecognised institutions
1. Universidad Azteca Mexico
2. Indian School of Management and Studies, India
3. Breyer State Theology University, USA
4. Debest College of Science, Arts and Business, Ghana
5. Osiri University, USA
6. Atlantic International University, USA
7. Faith University Seminary (FUS), Ghana
8. Christian University College Monrovia, Liberia
9. Rhema Bible Training College (RBTC), USA
10. Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica, Costa Rica
11. Selinus University of Sciences and Literature, Italy
12. Crown University International Chartered, USA
13. Monarch Business School, Switzerland
14. City University, Cambodia
15. Kesmond International University, USA
16. Washington University of Barbados, Barbados
17. London Academy of Technology and Management, UK
18. IICSE University, USA
19. Doxa Open University, Ghana
20. Brainae University, USA
21. University of Haana, Germany
22. Christian Leadership University, USA
23. International Institute of Church Management Inc, USA
24. Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Training School, Ghana
25. Louisiana Baptist University & Seminary, USA
26. Tech Global University, Andorra
27. International Christian University, Nigeria
28. LIGS University, Hawaii USA
29. Swiss Management Centre University, Switzerland
30. Quest International University, Ghana
31. Isles International University, Ireland
32. Kingsnow University, USA
33. New Life Bible College and Seminary, USA
34. East Bridge University, France
35. Texila American University, Guyana
36. Vision International University, USA
37. Keisie International University, USA
38. Dublin Metropolitan University, UK/Cyprus
39. Logos University, USA
40. University of America, USA
41. Kazian School of Management, India
42. University of Northwest, USA
43. Akamai University, Hawaii USA
44. Trinity Graduate School of Apologetics and Theology (TGSAT), India
45. American Bible University, USA
46. California Creek University, USA
47. Delta International University, USA
48. National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), India
49. Southern California International University, USA
50. CASS European Institute of Management Studies, France
51. Quetzalcoatl University of Veracruz, Mexico
52. Swiss International Management Academy, Switzerland
53. IBM Institute of Management, India
54. Dunster Business School, Switzerland
55. World Academy for Research and Development (WARD), UK
56. American Management University, USA
57. All Nations Church International University, Texas
58. Freedom University and Theological Seminary, USA
59. Global Theological University, USA
60. Jorasome International University, Zambia
61. Kingdom Living Bible Institute, Kumasi, Ghana
62. Global Professional College, Effiduase, Ghana
GTEC indicated that the inclusion of both local and international institutions reflects growing concerns over the proliferation of unregulated academic entities operating under questionable credentials.
The Commission did not provide detailed breakdowns of violations for each institution but noted that the majority either lack recognised accreditation or fail to meet Ghana’s academic quality standards.
The Commission warned that individuals who have already enrolled in or graduated from any of the listed institutions may face serious consequences.
Their certificates may not be accepted for further studies, professional licensing or employment within Ghana, particularly in the public sector.
Employers have also been urged to carry out thorough verification of academic credentials before hiring, especially when qualifications originate from unfamiliar or unaccredited institutions.
GTEC further advised prospective students to always confirm the accreditation status of any institution through its official channels before enrolling, stressing that due diligence is essential to avoid financial loss and academic disappointment.
The Commission reaffirmed that the notice takes immediate effect as part of ongoing efforts to maintain integrity, transparency and credibility within Ghana’s tertiary education system.
