The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed the University of Ghana (UG) to strictly adhere to the fees approved by the Ministry of Education for the 2025/2026 academic year, warning that failure to comply will attract sanctions.
In a statement issued on January 14, 2026, GTEC said the approved fee structure remains valid and enforceable, despite concerns raised by the university’s management. The Commission clarified that earlier engagements with UG were only advisory and subject to the final approval of the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu.
GTEC explained that the Minister scaled down proposed fee increases after reviewing UG’s submissions, citing concerns over compulsory levies, including the continued charging of a 75th Anniversary Levy and disparities in the Telecel Broadband Levy between new and continuing students.
The Commission has ordered UG to provide evidence of compliance by January 22, 2026, warning that non-compliance could result in the withdrawal of all GTEC services to the university, except salary subventions. The directive follows public concern over the university’s charges, with GTEC maintaining that the approved fees are aimed at ensuring fairness and transparency.