GTEC Raises Concerns Over Unaccredited University of Ghana Study Centres

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has raised concerns over the operation of some University of Ghana study centres without the required accreditation, urging the institution to take steps to meet regulatory standards.

The Commission has, however, indicated its willingness to give the University time to address the deficiencies and prepare the affected centres for inspection and subsequent accreditation.

The concerns were raised during a meeting between GTEC Director-General, Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, and the Provost of the University of Ghana’s College of Education, Prof. Peter Quartey, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

The meeting focused on the operations of the College, the accreditation status of its study centres and the need to ensure that its academic programmes remain active and comply with regulatory requirements.

Prof. Abdulai expressed concern about the operation of study centres that had not received the necessary regulatory approval.

He explained that although the Commission was prepared to allow the University some time to address the outstanding requirements, the affected centres would have to meet the prescribed standards before accreditation could be granted.

The GTEC Director-General stressed that the exercise was not simply about obtaining accreditation but also ensuring that the centres provided suitable environments for effective teaching and learning.

He consequently urged the College to take advantage of the opportunity to address the identified concerns ahead of the Commission’s inspection.

Prof. Abdulai also called for greater investment in the University’s study centres across the country, stressing that efforts to expand access to tertiary education must be supported by adequate infrastructure and learning facilities.

He asked the Provost to communicate to the University authorities the need to prioritise improvements in the centres to ensure they meet the required academic and regulatory standards.

According to him, upgrading the facilities would not only strengthen compliance with GTEC’s requirements but also improve the learning experience of students who rely on the centres for their studies.

The Director-General further encouraged the College to maintain close collaboration with the Commission to resolve outstanding regulatory matters and strengthen quality assurance.

The engagement formed part of GTEC’s efforts to promote compliance with tertiary education regulations and improve academic standards across institutions in Ghana.

Also present at the meeting were GTEC’s Director of Finance, Frank Nketia, and Director of Corporate Affairs, Jerry Sarfo.