Welcome to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC),
the custodian of quality, integrity, and strategic direction in Ghana’s tertiary education landscape.
At GTEC, we are driven by a clear mandate: to regulate, assure quality, and shape a world-class tertiary education system that responds to national development needs and global standards. In a rapidly evolving knowledge economy, we remain resolute in safeguarding academic credibility, strengthening institutional accountability, and expanding equitable access to relevant, high-quality education.
Our work is anchored in innovation, transparency, and firm regulatory leadership. From enforcing accreditation standards to advancing digital systems and policy reforms, we are committed to protecting the value of Ghanaian qualifications and positioning our institutions for global competitiveness.
We invite you to engage with us, explore our services, and partner with us as we build a credible, inclusive, and future-ready tertiary education system for Ghana.
Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai
General Overview
The National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) and the National Accreditation Board (NAB) have been merged under the new Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023) to form the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.
The Act was given Presidential Assent on August 21, 2020, paving way for the Governing Board to be appointed and inaugurated on November 25, 2020.
(Establishment of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission By this Act, a corporate body known as the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission…
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GTEC exists to ensure equitable access to relevant world class tertiary education through the formulation and coordination of policies and plans, provision of accreditation and quality assurance.
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Click on “Credential Evaluation” under the dropdown of Services on the Navigation Bar or Click CEMS just after the Welcome address on the home page to register and follow the evaluation process or visit our office with copies of your certificate and transcript. call 0269749976 for assistance.
To verify whether an institution is accredited, visit the GTEC website and check if the institution appears under the accredited, unaccredited, or unrecognized institutions list. You may also contact or write to Ghana Tertiary Education Commission directly to confirm the accreditation status of the institution.
To apply for accreditation, visit the GTEC Accreditation Page to review the accreditation roadmap, requirements, and application procedures.