GTEC Warns Many Foreign Doctorate Degrees Held by Ghanaians Lack Accreditation

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has raised concerns about foreign doctorate degrees held by Ghanaians.
The warning targets institutions operating without proper accreditation.

GTEC says many foreign providers awarding doctorates to Ghanaians are not officially recognized.
The disclosure raises questions about academic credibility and quality assurance.

The Commission’s Chief Executive, Professor Ahmed Jinapor, issued the warning publicly.
He cautioned prospective students to verify accreditation before enrolling.

GTEC says unaccredited doctorates undermine academic standards nationwide.
They also complicate staff appointments, promotions, and professional recognition.

Officials say some institutions exploit demand for fast-track doctoral programmes.
These programmes often bypass rigorous research and supervision requirements.

GTEC says degrees from unaccredited institutions may not be recognized in Ghana.
Holders risk rejection during validation and employment processes.

The Commission is urging universities and employers to conduct strict credential checks.
Institutions are also advised to rely on approved accreditation databases.

GTEC says public awareness is critical to curbing the trend.
Further regulatory actions may follow to protect academic integrity.

Foreign Institutions Without GTEC Accreditation

These institutions have been named by GTEC as not meeting accreditation and quality assurance standards. Qualifications from them are not recognised for academic or professional purposes in Ghana:

 The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) wishes to formally notify all Heads of Tertiary Institutions that the ‘institutions’ listed below are currently not recognized by the Commission due to various Accreditation and Quality Assurance breaches. We hope you treat this caution with the seriousness that it deserves in your dealing with them.

Specific Doctoral Qualifications Declared Unrecognized

In addition to institution-level status, GTEC has declared particular doctoral degrees as not recognised:

• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Swiss Management Centre (SMC) University is not recognised.

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) jointly awarded by Universidad Central de Nicaragua (UCN) and Swiss Management Centre (SMC) University is also not recognised.

Important Notes from GTEC’s Public Notices

• Qualifications from these unaccredited institutions cannot be used for employment, further education, professional licensing, or academic progression in Ghana. GTEC

• GTEC urges students and employers to verify accreditation status before enrolling, hiring, or recognizing credentials.

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• The Commission’s accreditation status is updated regularly on its official site, and checking there ensures that institutions are officially recognized.