Full list of 62 unrecognised institutions in Ghana by GTEC

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has released a comprehensive list of 62 unrecognised institutions, warning the public to be cautious when dealing with certificates issued by these entities due to serious quality assurance concerns.

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In a public notice issued on Friday, 17 April 2026, the Commission named a mix of universities, colleges, seminaries, and training institutions from across the world, including some operating within Ghana.

GTEC cautioned students, parents, and employers to exercise due diligence before enrolling in or accepting qualifications from these institutions.

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The full list of 62 unrecognised institutions as at April 2026 includes:

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. Brandeis 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

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

GTEC reiterated that some of these institutions operate without proper accreditation or recognised academic standards, urging the public to verify all institutions through official regulatory bodies before making academic or financial commitments.