GTEC Warns Public Against Enrolment in Unaccredited Tertiary Study Centres
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued a stern warning to the general public, especially prospective students and their guardians, against enrolling in academic programmes run by the University of Cape Coast (UCC), University for Development Studies (UDS), and the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) at certain unaccredited study centres across the country.
In an official public notice, GTEC listed a total of over 100 study centres associated with these universities that are currently operating without accreditation. The commission stated emphatically that students who enroll in programmes at these centres for the 2024/2025 academic year do so at their own risk, as certificates issued upon completion will not be recognized.
Universities Implicated and Locations Affected
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) alone accounts for over 90 unaccredited centres, including institutions such as Dreamfield International School (Sunyani), Kumasi Technical Institute (Kumasi), Holy Child College of Education (Takoradi), and several senior high schools and colleges of education scattered throughout the country.
The University for Development Studies (UDS) was cited for operating unaccredited study centres in places like Dungu Campus (Tamale), Damongo Agricultural College, and various UDS satellite study centres in Kpassa, Nkwanta, Jirapa, and Sandema.
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) also has over 40 unaccredited centres, including its Techiman and Ajumako campuses. Other affected institutions under UEW include Accra Academy SHS, Foso College of Education, and Northern School of Business in Tamale.
GTEC’s Position and Advisory
The commission stressed that credentials awarded from programmes offered through these centres will not be acknowledged for official purposes. “GTEC will not recognise academic credentials awarded to students who enrolled with the UCC, UDS, or UEW for the 2024/2025 academic year and studied at these unaccredited centres,” the notice reads.
GTEC is, therefore, calling on all stakeholders—especially parents and guardians—to exercise due diligence before enrolling their wards in tertiary education programmes. The commission further encourages the public to consult its website or contact its offices to verify the accreditation status of any institution before enrollment.
Conclusion
This announcement serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of institutional accreditation in Ghana’s tertiary education landscape. As the 2024/2025 academic year approaches, prospective students are advised to steer clear of the listed study centres and seek admission only into duly accredited institutions to safeguard their academic and professional futures.
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