This is why the Adentan High Court quashed GTEC's directive derecognising Costa Rican university, UNEM degrees

A significant ruling by the Adentan High Court has quashed a directive from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) concerning the recognition of degrees from a Costa Rican university. The court's decision means that certificates obtained from the Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM) prior to October 20, 2025, will now be recognized in Ghana.

GTEC had previously issued a directive stating that these specific degrees would not be acknowledged within the Ghanaian educational system. This move by the commission aimed to address concerns regarding the accreditation and quality of programs offered by UNEM. However, the basis for GTEC's directive was challenged, leading to the legal action.

The High Court's intervention effectively nullifies GTEC's previous stance. The ruling implies that the commission's decision was found to be legally unsound or improperly executed. This outcome is likely to impact students who hold or have obtained degrees from UNEM within the specified timeframe, potentially opening avenues for their professional or academic pursuits in Ghana.

Details regarding the specific grounds for the court's decision have not been fully elaborated in the provided text, but the outcome signifies a victory for those affected by GTEC's directive. The case highlights the legal processes available for challenging regulatory decisions within Ghana's tertiary education sector.

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The Adentan High Court has quashed a decision by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) not to recognise in Ghana, all certificates obtained from the Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM) issued before October 20, 2025.