14 Universities Receive Presidential Charters in Ghana
A landmark moment in Ghana’s higher education sector as President Akufo-Addo elevates 14 institutions to autonomy
- President Akufo-Addo grants Presidential Charters to 14 university colleges
- Each institution met stringent criteria set by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)
- The charters align with Ghana’s vision to foster innovation, expand academic excellence
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has conferred Presidential Charters on fourteen university colleges, marking a major achievement for Ghana’s higher education sector. The milestone, celebrated on December 20, 2024, in Accra, underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and national development.
In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, President Akufo-Addo called the event a “transformative milestone” in Ghana’s tertiary education history. He lauded the recipient institutions for their dedication and vision, noting that the charters were granted after a rigorous evaluation process by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
“The grant of a Presidential Charter represents the highest recognition that a tertiary institution in Ghana can achieve,” President Akufo-Addo stated. “It reflects the institutions’ adherence to high standards in governance, quality assurance, academic delivery, research, and community engagement.”
The institutions receiving Presidential Charters are:
- National Defence College
- KAAF University College
- Heritage Christian University College
- Ensign Global College
- University College of Gold Coast
- Knutsford University College
- Thrivus Institute for Biomedical Sciences and Technology
- Nobel International Business School
- Entrance University College of Health Sciences
- Accra Metropolitan University College
- African University College of Communications
- Garden City University College
- Family Health University College
- Academic City University College
What the Charters Mean for These Institutions
With these charters, the awarded institutions are now authorized to confer their own degrees, diplomas, and certificates, without the need to affiliate with other established universities. This accomplishment is expected to strengthen Ghana’s position as a key player in African and global higher education.
