More than 3,500 students have had their national service eligibility affected after enrolling in unaccredited tertiary institutions across the country, the Private Universities Students’ Association of Ghana (PUSAG) has disclosed.

In a statement on Thursday, July 31, 2025, the Association commended the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for intensifying its enforcement drive.

"Over 3,500 students from 22 unaccredited institutions for the 2025/2026 national service scheme have already had their national service opportunity affected because of their enrollment in these unapproved/unaccredited institutions.

"This alarming development threatens the future of many young Ghanaians. Students enrolled in unapproved institutions not only risk having their degrees nullified but their National Service also affected,"it noted.

In response to what it described as a “crisis in student protection,” PUSAG outlined several initiatives it is undertaking.

These include a nationwide accreditation verification drive, public awareness campaigns in collaboration with GTEC, and stronger policy advocacy to help close regulatory loopholes.

“We are actively verifying the accreditation status of every private university and college in Ghana. Check the status of institutions via the GTEC website or PUSAG’s helpdesk before enrolling," the statement added.

PUSAG also called on the media, civil society organisations, and the general public to support the fight against academic fraud.

“Education is a national asset, it must be protected, the future of Ghana’s students must never be compromised," it added.

PUSAG also reaffirmed its commitment to working with GTEC and other stakeholders to preserve the integrity and credibility of tertiary institutions in the country.

Read the full statement below:



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