Full List of Accredited Tertiary Institutions in Ghana

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission GTEC) has published the list of accredited institutions as of March 31, 2022.

The list includes institutions offering HND and degree programmes, public degree-awarding and professional institutions, public nurses training colleges, public technical universities, public universities, chartered private tertiary education institutions, public colleges of education and distance learning institutions.

Others are colleges of agriculture, private nurses training colleges, private polytechnic, private tertiary, regionally-owned tertiary institutions, registered foreign institutions and tutorial colleges.

The GTEC, in a public notice, asked all tertiary education institutions to note that Section 36 (1) of the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (ACT 1023) states inter alia that;

A person who operates a tertiary education institution or runs a tertiary education programme that is not accredited commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not less than ten thousand penalty units and not more than twenty thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment of not less than fifteen years and not more than twenty (20) years or both.

Distance Learning Institutions

Below is the list of accredited Distance Learning Institutions in Ghana as of March 31, 2022, with their location and Degree-awarding Institution

No.	Institution	Location	DEGREE-AWARDING INSTITUTION
1	Laweh Open University College	Accra	Open University of Tanzania
2	University of Applied Management, Kwabenya	Kwabenya	University of Ghana

Private Colleges of Education

Below is the list of accredited Private Colleges of Education in Ghana as of March 31, 2022

No.	Institution	Location	Degree Awarding Institution
1	Christ the teacher college of education	Kumasi	University of cape coast
2	Jackson College of Education	Kumasi	University of Education

Private Nurses Training Colleges

Below is the list of accredited Private Colleges of Private Nurses Training Colleges in Ghana as of March 31, 2022, with their location and Degree-awarding Institution

No.	Institution	Location	Degree Awarding Institution
1	DHI College	Kumasi	UEW
2	Hopkins Health Training Institute	Oda	University of Cape Coast
3	Islamic Nursing Training school	Kokrobite	UCC
4	Margaret Marquart catholic nurses training college, kpando	Kpando	University for development studies
5	Miezah College of Health , suame-kumasi	Suame-Kumasi	University of Cape Coast
6	Nar- Bita College	Tema	University of Ghana and KNUST
7	Potters college, school of nursing	Takoradi	University of Cape Coast
8	Rans- Eliot School of Nursing, Koforidua	Koforidua	University of Cape Coast
9	Royal Ann College of Health	Kumasi	University for Development Studies
10	SDA Midwifery Training College, Kwadaso – Kumasi	Kumasi	KNUST
11	St Karol School of Nursing	Accra	KNUST
12	St Mary’s College of Health Science, Spintex Road	Accra	Valley view university
13	Western Hills schools of Nursing	Ofankor, Accra	University of Ghana

Private Polytechnic

Below is the list of accredited Private Polytechnics in Ghana as of March 31, 2022, with location and Degree-awarding Institution

No.	INSTITUTION	LOCATION	Degree Awarding Institution
1	Archbishop Porter Girl’s Polytechnic	Elimina	CTVET

Private Tertiary Institutions offering HND/Degree Programmes

Below is the list of accredited Private Tertiary Institutions offering HND/Degree Programmes in Ghana as of March 31, 2022, with their location and Degree-awarding Institution

No.	Institution	Location	Degree Awarding Institution
1	Academic City College	Accra	University of Cape Coast, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa
2	Accra Business School	Accra	KNUST
3	Accra College of Medicine	Accra	University of Ghana
4	Accra Institute of Technology (AIT)	Accra	KNUST
5	Advance Global College, Tamale	Tamale	CTVET
6	Advanced Business College	Accra	University of Education
7	African University College of communication, Accra	Accra	University of Ghana
8	Akim State College	Akim Oda	KNUST
9	Amen Professional Institute, Kumasi	Kumasi	University for Development Studies
10	Anglican University of College of Technology	Kumasi	University of Cape Coast
11	Asanka College of Design and Technology	Oyibi	University of Education
12	Baldwin College, Osu	Osu	University of Cape Coast
13	Bimaks College of Business and Health Science	Agona Swedru	University of Cape Coast
14	Bluecrest College	Accra	University of Education, Winneba
15	Catholic University College of Ghana	Fiapre	University of Ghana
16	China Europe International Business School (Africa Campus )	Accra	CEIBS, China
17	College of Integrated Healthcare	Obuasi	University of Cape Coast
18	Datalink Institute of Business and Technology	Tema	KNUST, Northampton University, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, China.
19	Deeper Life International Bible Training College	Brofoyedru, Kumasi	Anchors University, Nigeria
20	Ensign College of Health, Kpong	Kong	KNUST
21	Evangelical Presbyterian University College	HO	University of cape coast
22	Family Health University College	Teshie- Accra	University of Ghana
23	Flosam institute of nursing and allied health sciences, Suhum	Suhum	University of Cape Coast
24	Garden city University college, Kumasi	Kumasi	University of Ghana
25	Ghana Christian University College	Amarahia	University for development studies
26	Great Brains College, Ohwim Amanfrom	Kumasi	CTVET
27	Health Access Institute, Accra	Accra	KNUST
28	Heritage Christian College	Amasaman	University of Cape Coast
29	High Skies College	Tema	University of Mines and Technology
30	ILMA Institute of Science and Technology	East Legon	University of Cape Coast
31	Institute for Security, Disaster and Emergency Studies (ISDES)	Kokrobite	University of Cape Coast
32	JACCD Design Institute Africa	Accra	Institute of Independent Education, South Africa
33	Jackson Institute of Innovation and Leadership, Ridge- Kumasi	Kumasi	KNUST
34	KAAF University college	Darkman	KNUST
35	KAAF University college	Mallam	KNUST
36	Kessben College	Kumasi	KNUST
37	Kessben College	Adum – Kumasi	UDS
38	Kings and Queens Medical College	Accra	University of Cape Coast
39	Kings University College	Klagon – Tema	University of Cape Coast
40	Kintaps College of Health and Allied Sciences	Accra	Lancaster University, Uk
41	Lakeside University, Ghana Campus	Madina	KNUST
42	Methodist University College	Accra	University of Ghana
43	Millar Institute for Transdisciplinary and development studies	Bolgatanga	University of Development Studies
44	Model College, Sogakope	Sogakope	University of Cape Coast
45	Mumford Institute of Technology	Adenta	Regional maritime university, Nungua
46	Nduom School of Business and Technology	Elmina	University of Cape Coast
47	Neumann College, Kumasi	Kumasi	University for Development Studies
48	Newlife College, Tamale	Tamale	University for Development Studies
49	Nobel International Business School	East Legon	GIMPA, Achimota, Swiss Business School, Kloten-Zurich, Swizerland
50	Nyasnsapo College	Adjiringanor	University of Cape Coast
51	Organization Development	Kwabenya	University of Cape Coast
52	Palm institute of strategic leadership	Manya Jorpanya- Shia Hills	University of Cape Coast
53	Perez University College, Pomadze – Winneba	Pomadze – Winneba	University of Cape Coast
54	Pharmtrust Professional College, Accra	Accra	CTVET
55	Presbyterian University College	Asante Akyem Campus	University of Ghana
56	Presbyterian University College	Akropong	University of Ghana
57	Presbyterian University College	Kumasi	University of Ghana
58	Presbyterian University College	Tema	University of Ghana
59	Radford University College	East Legon	KNUST
61	Redeemer College of Health	Tarkwa	University of Cape Coast
62	Regentropfen College of Applied Science	Bolgatanga	University for Development Studies
63	Rural development college, Kwaso	Kwaso	University of Cape Coast
64	School of Anaesthesia, Ridge- Accra	Ride, Accra	University of Cape Coast
65	Shiv-India Institute of Management and Technology	Accra	University of Cape Coast
66	Spiritan University College	Ejisu	KNUST, University of cape coast, Duquesne University, Pittsburg, USA
67	Sundoulos Advanced Leadership Training Institute, Accra	Accra	GIMPA
68	Thrivus Institute for Biomedical Science and Technology, Lashibi	Lashibi	University of Cape Coast
69	Unique Citizens College	North-Legon, Accra	Oduduwa University Ipetumodu, Ille -Ife, Nigeria
70	University of Mines and Technology ( UMAT)	Essikado	University of Mines and Technology
71	Webster University Ghana campus	Accra	Webster University, St Louis, USA
72	West End University College	Kasoa	University of Cape Coast
73	Wisconsin International University College	Adum	University of Ghana
74	Wisconsin International University College	Haatso	University of Ghana, Legon
75	Withthrow College	Agona	University for Development Studies
76	Zenith University College	Trade Fair- La	University of Cape Coast, CIM, UK, CIMA, ICA Ghana,ACCA

Public Degree Awarding and Professional Institutions

No.	Institution	Location	Degree Awarding Institution
1	Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Burma Camp	Burma Camp, Accra	University of Ghana
2	Ghana Institute of Journalism	Accra	Ghana Institute of Journalism, University of Ghana
3	Ghana Institute of Languages	Accra	University of Ghana, Ghana Institute of Languages, CTVET
4	Ghana School of Surveying and Mapping	Accra	University of Ghana / CTVET
5	Institute of Local Government Studies	Ogbodjo, Accra	University of Ghana / CTVET
6	Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Training Centre	Teshie Nungua	Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
7	National Film and Television Institute	East Cantonments	University of Ghana, CTVET

Public Nurses Training College

Ghana has a total of 44 public nurses training colleges as of March 2022

No.	Institution	Location	Degree Awarding Institution
1	Accra School of Hygiene, Korle- Bu	Korle-Bu	KNUST
2	Assinman Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Assin Fosu	Assin Fosu	University of Cape Coast
3	Bibiani College of Health Sciences, Bibiani	Bibiani	KNUST
4	College of Community Health Nursing	Winneba	KNUST
5	College of Health, Sefwi Asafo	Sefwi Asafo	University of Cape Coast
6	College of Health, Yamfo	Yamfo	University of Cape Coast
7	College of Nursing, Ntotroso	Ntotroso	KNUST
8	Community Health Nurses Training College, Tamale	Tamale	KNUST
9	Community Health Nurses Training School, Navrongo	Navrongo	University of Development Studies
10	Community Health Nursing and Midwifery Training Collge	Tanoso	KNUST
11	Community Health Nursing Training School, Akim Oda	Akim Oda	KNUST
12	Community Health Nursing Training School, Jirapa	Jirapa	KNUST
13	Holy Family Nurses and Midwifery Training College, Berekum and Drobo	Berekum and Drobo	KNUST
14	Holy Family Nurses and Midwifery Training College, Nkawkaw	Nkawkaw	KNUST
15	Koforidua Nurses and Midwifery Training College	Koforidua	KNUST
16	Midwifery and Health Assistant Training School, Tepa	Tepa, Ashanti	KNUST
17	Midwifery Training College Bolgatanga	Bolgatanga	KNUST
18	Midwifery Training College, Hohoe	Hohoe	KNUST
19	Midwifery Training College, Tumu	Tumu	KNUST
20	Midwifery Training School, Gushegu	Gushegu	KNUST
21	Nurses Training College, Damango	Damango	KNUST
22	Nursing and Health Assistants ( Clinical) Training College Zuarungu	Zuarungu	KNUST
23	Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Asankrangwa	Asankrangwa	KNUST
24	Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Bole	Bole	KNUST
25	Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Cape Coast	Cape Coast	University of Cape Coast
26	Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Dunkwa-on-Offin	Dunkwa-on-Offin	KNUST
27	Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Korle- Bu	Korle-Bu	KNUST
28	Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Kpembe	Kpembe	KNUST
29	Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Mampong Ashanti	Mampong Ashanti	KNUST
30	Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Tepa	Tepa	KNUST
31	Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Teshie	Teshie	KNUST
32	Nursing Training College, Sampa	Sampa	KNUST
33	Nursing Training College, Sefwi Wiaso	Sefwi Wiaso	KNUST
34	Nursing Training College, Wa,	Wa	KNUST
35	Nursing Midwifery Training College, Keta	Keta	KNUST
36	Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Kete- Krachi	Kete-Krachi	University of Cape Coast
37	Pantang Nursing Training College	Pantang	University of Cape Coast
38	Presbyterian Nursing Training College	Bawku	KNUST
39	Psychiatric Nurses Training College, Ankaful	Ankaful	University of Cape Coast
40	Public Health Nurses School, Korle-Bu	Korle- Bu	KNUST
41	Saviour Church and Training College, Osiem	Osiem	KNUST
42	School of Anaesthesia, 37 Military Hospital	Accra	UCC
43	SDA Midwifery Training College, Agona- Asamang	Agona-Asamang	KNUST
44	St. Micheals Nursing and Midwifery Training College	Jaachie Pramso	KNUST

Public Technical Universities

The following are all 10 accredited publicly owned technical universities, (formally, Polytechnics) in Ghana as of March 2022

No.	Institution	Location	Degree Awarding Institution
1	Accra Technical University	Accra	Accra Technical University, CTVET
2	Bolgatanga Technical University	Bolgatanga	Bolgatanga Technical University, CTVET
3	Cape Coast Technical University	Cape Coast	Cape Coast Technical University, CTVET
4	Ho Technical University	Ho	Ho Technical University, CTVET
5	Koforidua Technical University	Koforidua	Koforidua Technical University, CTVET
6	Kumasi Technical University	Kumasi	Kumasi Technical University, CTVET
7	Sunyani Technical University	Sunyani	Sunyani Technical University, CTVET
8	Takoradi Technical University	Takoradi	Takoradi Technical University, CTVET
9	Tamale Technical University	Tamale	Tamale Technical University, CTVET
10	Dr Hilla Liman (Wa) Technical University	Wa	Hilla Liman (Wa) Technical University, CTVET

Public Universities

There are a total of 16 publicly owned universities in Ghana as of March 2022. The table below gives you their location and degree awarding Affiliate institutions;

No.	Institution	Location	Degree Awarding Institution
1	Akenten Appiah- Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development	Kumasi	Akenten Appiah- Menka University of Skills
2	C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences	Navrongo	C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences
3	Ghana Communication Technology University	Tesano	Ghana Communication Technology University
4	Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Achimota	Achimota	Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Achimota
5	Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology	Kumasi	Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
6	Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology	Kansaworodo	Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
7	S.D. Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies	Wa	S.D. Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies
8	University for Development Studies	Tamale and Nyankpala	University for Development Studies
9	University of Cape Coast	Cape Coast	University of Cape Coast
10	University of Education	Winneba	University of Education
11	University of Energy and Natural Resources	Sunyani	University of Energy and Natural Resources
12	University of Environment and Sustainable Development	Somanya	University of Environment and Sustainable Development
13	University of Ghana	Legon	University of Ghana
14	University of Health and Allied Sciences	Ho	University of Health and Allied Sciences
15	University of Mines and Technology	Tarkwa	University of Mines and Technology
16	University of Professional Studies	Legon	University of Professional Studies

Regionally-owned Tertiary Institution

No.	Institution	Location	Degree Awarding Institution
1	Regional Maritime University	Accra	Regional Maritime University

Registered Foreign Institutions

No.	Institution	Location	Degree Awarding Institution
1	Centre for Intercontinental Education	Off Adenta Dodowa Main Road	Malaysia University of Science and Technology
2	OAA Consulting Limited	Accra	Universidad Empresarial De Coasta Rica

Tutorial Colleges

No.	Institution	Location	Degree Awarding Institution
1	Concord Busines College	Achimota	CTVET
2	Intercom Programming and Manufacturing Company (Ltd.) (IPMC)	Adabraka	NCC Education Limited, UK
3	Pinnacle College	Achimota	ICM, UK

Public Colleges of Education

No.	Institution	Location	Degree Awarding Institution
1	Abetifi College of Education, Abetifi	Abetifi	University of Cape Coast
2	Accra College of Education, Accra	Accra	University of Ghana
3	Ada College of Education, Ada	Ada	University for Education, Winneba
4	Agogo Presbyterian College of Education, Agogo	Agogo	University for Education, Winneba
5	Akatsi College of Education	Akatsi	University for Education, Winneba
6	Akrokerri College of Education, Akrokerri	Akrokerri	University for Education, Winneba
7	Atebubu College of Education, Atebubu	Atebubu	University for Development Studies
8	Bagabaga College of Education	Bagabaga	University of Cape Coast
9	Berekum College of Education, Berekum	Berekum	University of Education, Winneba
10	Dambai College of Education, Dambai	Dambai	University of Education, Winneba
11	E.P College of Education, Amedzofe	Amedzofe	University for Development Studies
12	E.P College of Education, Bimbila	Bimbila	University of Ghana
13	Enchi College of Education, Enchi	Enchi	KNUST
14	Fosu College of Education, Assin Fosu	Assin- Fosu	University of Ghana
15	Gbewaa College of Education	Pusiga-Bawku	University for Development Studies
16	Holy Child College of Education, Takoradi	Takoradi	University of Ghana
17	Jasikan College of Education, Jasikan	Jasikan	University of Cape Coast