The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has cautioned prospective students, parents, guardians and the general public against enrolling in several unaccredited university learning centres and institutions whose accreditation has expired.
In a public notice issued on Wednesday, July 8, the Commission said the directive is aimed at protecting prospective students from investing time and money in institutions and campuses that are not authorised to operate or whose accreditation status is no longer valid.
According to GTEC, 15 learning centres and satellite campuses operated by public universities have not been accredited by the Commission and are therefore not approved to offer tertiary programmes.
The affected centres include the University of Ghana Learning Centres in Koforidua, Cape Coast, Tamale, Ho/Tsito, Wa, Bolgatanga and Sunyani.
Others are the University of Education, Winneba Learning Centre at Jayee University College in Accra, the University of Education, Winneba Learning Centre at St. Theresa’s College in Anaji-Takoradi, the University for Development Studies Learning Centres at Wa and Chereponi, the Takoradi Technical University campuses at Akatakyi and Butumagyebi, as well as the Methodist University Ghana campuses at Tema and Wenchi.
GTEC stressed that these learning centres and campuses have not been accredited and are therefore not authorised to operate.
The Commission also disclosed that the institutional accreditation of 36 tertiary institutions across the country has expired.
Among the affected institutions are Abbeam Institute of Technology, Lakeside University College, Jayee University College, Zenith University College, ILMA Institute of Science and Technology, River View College, Synergies Institute, Institute of Local Government Studies, University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Kings and Queens Medical College, Royal Nursing College, Holy Spirit College of Education, School of Anaesthesia, Western Hills School of Nursing, Wintech Professional Institute, Modal College and Archbishop Porter Girls’ Polytechnic, among others.
GTEC advised prospective students, parents and guardians to verify the accreditation status of tertiary institutions, learning centres and academic programmes directly with the Commission before applying for admission.
It warned that enrolling in unaccredited institutions or campuses could result in the loss of time, financial resources and future career opportunities, as qualifications obtained from such institutions may not be recognised for employment, professional certification or further studies.
The Commission said the public notice forms part of efforts to protect prospective students, prevent misinformation and safeguard the integrity of Ghana’s tertiary education system.
