The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has cautioned prospective students, parents and guardians against enrolling in unaccredited learning centres and institutions with expired accreditation.
In a public notice issued on July 8, 2026, GTEC said several learning centres operating under public universities have not been accredited by the Commission.
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The affected public university learning centres include:
- University of Ghana Learning Centres in Koforidua, Cape Coast, Tamale, Ho/Tsito, Wa, Bolgatanga and Sunyani.
- University of Education, Winneba Learning Centres at Jayee University College, Accra, and St. Theresa’s College, Anaji-Takoradi.
- University for Development Studies Learning Centres at Wa and Chereponi.
- Takoradi Technical University campuses at Akatakyi and Butumagyebi.
- Methodist University Ghana campuses in Tema and Wenchi.
Unaccredited Learning Centres/Campuses of Public Universities
| No. | Institution | Learning Centre/Campus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Ghana | Koforidua Learning Centre |
| 2 | University of Ghana | Cape Coast Learning Centre |
| 3 | University of Ghana | Tamale Learning Centre |
| 4 | University of Ghana | Ho/Tsito Learning Centre |
| 5 | University of Ghana | Wa Learning Centre |
| 6 | University of Ghana | Bolgatanga Learning Centre |
| 7 | University of Ghana | Sunyani Learning Centre |
| 8 | University of Education, Winneba | Learning Centre at Jayee University College, Accra |
| 9 | University of Education, Winneba | Learning Centre at St. Theresa’s College, Anaji-Takoradi |
| 10 | University for Development Studies | Wa Learning Centre |
| 11 | University for Development Studies | Chereponi Learning Centre |
| 12 | Takoradi Technical University | Akatakyi Campus |
| 13 | Takoradi Technical University | Butumagyebi Campus |
| 14 | Methodist University Ghana | Tema Campus |
| 15 | Methodist University Ghana | Wenchi Campus |
GTEC also announced that the institutional accreditation of 36 institutions has expired, including Lakeside University College, Zenith University College, Jayee University College, ILMA Institute of Science and Technology, Oak City International College, Royal Nursing College, and several other institutions across the country.
Institutions with Expired Institutional Accreditation
| No. | Institution | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abbeam Institute of Technology | Kasoa |
| 2 | SS Peter and Paul Pastoral and Social Institute | Wa |
| 3 | Community College | Takoradi |
| 4 | Mumford Institute of Technology | Accra |
| 5 | Lakeside University College | Accra |
| 6 | ILMA Institute of Science and Technology | Accra |
| 7 | River View College | Accra |
| 8 | Synergies Institute | Accra |
| 9 | Institute of Local Government Studies | Accra |
| 10 | Ohawu College of Agriculture | Ohawu |
| 11 | College of Tropical Agriculture | Domeabra |
| 12 | Animal Health and Production College | Tamale |
| 13 | Kwadaso Agricultural College | Kumasi |
| 14 | Hopkins Health Training Institute | Akim Oda |
| 15 | Manaata School of Midwifery | Kumasi |
| 16 | Western Hills School of Nursing | Accra |
| 17 | Oak City International College | Accra |
| 18 | Nursing and Midwifery Training College | Asankrangwa |
| 19 | Holy Spirit College of Education | Ho |
| 20 | Islamic Nursing Training School | Kokrobite |
| 21 | Springs College | Labone, Accra |
| 22 | Wintech Professional Institute | Accra |
| 23 | Trans Africa College | Accra |
| 24 | Institute of Business Management and Journalism | Kumasi |
| 25 | Rural Development College | Kwaso |
| 26 | University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies | Bunso |
| 27 | School of Anaesthesia | Kumasi |
| 28 | Unique Citizens College | Accra |
| 29 | Kings and Queens Medical College | Akosombo |
| 30 | Royal Nursing College | Kumasi |
| 31 | Zenith University College | Accra |
| 32 | Institute of Development and Technology Management (IDTM) | Cape Coast |
| 33 | Jayee University College | Accra |
| 34 | Modal College | Sogakope |
| 35 | Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Cape Coast |
| 36 | Archbishop Porter Girls’ Polytechnic | Elmina |
The Commission urged the public to verify the accreditation status of all institutions, learning centres and academic programmes directly with GTEC before applying for admission.
It warned that enrolling in unaccredited institutions or learning centres could result in the loss of time, money and future career opportunities.
