The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed all public tertiary institutions to maintain their current student fees for the 2025/2026 academic year until Parliament approves any proposed revisions.
In a circular dated 3 November 2025, signed by Dr. Emmanuel Oware Nyarko, Director of Quality Assurance and Compliance on behalf of the Director-General, GTEC cautioned against the unilateral adjustment of fees by institutions without the necessary statutory approval.
The Commission observed that some public universities and colleges have in the past reviewed fees without adhering to laid-down procedures, leading to implementation difficulties and student unrest.
“To ensure compliance with statutory requirements under the Fees and Charges Act and in line with its mandate to promote the effective and efficient operation of tertiary education institutions, GTEC reminds all universities that new fees for the 2025/2026 academic year cannot be charged without prior approval from Parliament,” the statement read.
Vice-Chancellors of all public tertiary institutions have therefore been instructed to maintain the existing fee structure and only apply any revised rates after Parliament has granted approval.
The directive, which has been copied to the Minister for Education, the Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education, and the Vice-Chancellors of Ghana (VCG), forms part of GTEC’s efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in tertiary education financing.
The Commission reiterated its commitment to promoting accessible and affordable higher education while ensuring institutional compliance with national financial regulations.
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