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GTEC lists 110 unrecognised institutions as of September 2026
By SchoolRegistry Ghana Newsroom ·
Graphic Online reported that the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission issued a public notice on 30 September 2026 listing 110 institutions it does not recognise because of quality assurance concerns. The list includes institutions in Ghana and in other countries such as Mexico, India, the USA, Switzerland, Nigeria and the United Kingdom. GTEC advised the public to exercise due diligence regarding any certificates issued by these institutions. Graphic Online published the notice on 1 October 2026.
Key facts
- GTEC published a list of 110 unrecognised institutions as of the end of September 2026.
- The institutions are not recognised because of quality assurance concerns.
- The public notice is dated Wednesday, 30th September 2026.
- The public is advised to exercise due diligence on certificates issued by these institutions.
- The list includes Universidad Azteca, Mexico.
- The list includes Debest College of Science, Arts and Business, Ghana.
What this means for parents and students
GTEC states that the 110 institutions on its list are not recognised due to quality assurance concerns. Anyone holding or offered a certificate from one of these institutions should exercise due diligence, as GTEC advises. The notice was issued on 30 September 2026 and covers institutions in Ghana and abroad.
Source: Graphic Online, education, 2026. Read the original.
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