GTEC names 70 unrecognised institutions including 14 Ghana-based schools – Public warned
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has published a list of 70 institutions currently not recognised by the Commission due to various quality-assurance concerns, warning the public to exercise due diligence regarding any certificates issued by these bodies.
The public notice, dated Thursday, May 28, 2026, names institutions from the United States, India, Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Liberia, Nigeria, Zambia and other countries, including fourteen institutions operating in Ghana.
Among the Ghana-based institutions on the list are Doxa Open University, Debest College of Science, Arts and Business, Faith University Seminary, Kingdom Living Bible Institute in Kumasi, Global Professional College in Effiduase, Volta University College which also has operations in Nigeria, and Quest International University. Others include Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Training School, New Life Bible College and Seminary, Rhema Bible Training College, and All Nations Church International University among others.
The Commission emphasised that these institutions are not recognised due to various quality assurance concerns and advised the public to be cautious when considering enrolment or accepting qualifications purportedly issued by them.
The full list includes international institutions such as Universidad Azteca in Mexico, Atlantic International University in the United States, Selinus University of Sciences and Literature in Italy, Crown University International Chartered in the United States, Monarch Business School in Switzerland, City University in Cambodia, and Texila American University in Guyana, among many others.
Also named are Indian institutions including the Indian School of Management and Studies, Kazian School of Management, the National Institute of Business Management, and IBM Institute of Management. European institutions on the list include the University of Haana in Germany, Tech Global University in Andorra, East Bridge University in France, and the Swiss Management Centre University in Switzerland.
The Commission listed institutions from the United Kingdom including the London Academy of Technology and Management, the World Academy for Research and Development, and the London School of Management and Technology. Several United States-based theological seminaries and Bible colleges also appear on the list, including Breyer State Theology University, Osiri University, Christian Leadership University, Louisiana Baptist University & Seminary, Logos University, and American Bible University.
In its notice, GTEC urged the general public to exercise due diligence with regard to any certificates issued by these institutions. The Commission advised prospective students and employers to verify the accreditation status of any tertiary institution before enrolment or recognition of qualifications.
The notice was issued by the Corporate Affairs Directorate of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission. The Commission reiterated its commitment to protecting the integrity of Ghana's tertiary education system and safeguarding the public from substandard or fraudulent academic credentials.
The public has been encouraged to consult GTEC's official channels for verification of institutional accreditation status before making any decisions regarding tertiary education or employment qualifications.
Here is the complete list of the 70 unrecognised institutions as published by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) in the public notice dated Thursday, May 28 2026;
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, USA
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
63. London School of Management and Technology (LSMT), UK
64. European Institute of Management and Technology, Switzerland
65. Volta University College, Ghana and Nigeria
66. United Nigeria University College, Nigeria
67. Open International University, Nigeria
68. Marquis Open University, Italy
69. Alliance International University, Zambia
70. All Saints American University, Liberia
Source: Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) Corporate Affairs Directorate – Public Notice, May 28, 2026
