GTEC orders fee refunds after Royal Nursing College shutdown

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has directed Royal Nursing College at Tafo Nhyiaeso in Kumasi to refund all fees paid by students in Levels 100 and 200, following the suspension of its affiliation with the University of Cape Coast.

In a public notice dated March 19, the Commission stated that UCC had no record of the affected students, indicating that they were neither properly admitted nor matriculated.

Regulatory breaches

The college was shut down on February 19, 2026, over multiple regulatory irregularities. Its licence was withdrawn by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, while GTEC revoked its institutional accreditation, leading to UCC suspending its affiliation.

Status of students

GTEC emphasised that students in Levels 100 and 200 are not recognised under the current circumstances and must be refunded.

However, the Commission indicated that UCC will conduct an audit of Level 300 students and absorb only those who meet the prescribed entry requirements.

Legal action, public caution

Management members of the college who were arrested for breaching regulatory directives have been processed for prosecution.

GTEC further advised prospective students and the general public to verify the accreditation status of tertiary institutions before seeking admission, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining quality and integrity within the education sector.

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