The academic future of nearly 700 students at the Royal Nursing College has been thrown into uncertainty after regulators ruled that their admissions were invalid.

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) says the affected Level 100 and 200 students were enrolled at a time when the college’s accreditation had already been revoked and it had been instructed to stop admitting new students.

As a result, GTEC has directed the college to refund all fees paid by the affected students.

The decision followed a meeting between the Commission and the University of Cape Coast (UCC), which previously served as the institution’s affiliate.

According to GTEC, UCC has no official record of the Level 100 and 200 students—meaning they were neither formally admitted nor matriculated.

The facility was shut down on February 19, 2026, after a series of regulatory breaches came to light.

Authorities revealed that:


  • The college’s accreditation had been revoked

  • Its licence had been withdrawn by the Nursing and Midwifery Council

  • Its affiliation with UCC had been suspended

Despite these directives, the institution allegedly continued admitting new students.

For Level 300 students, GTEC says UCC will conduct a comprehensive audit and only absorb those who meet the required entry standards.

Meanwhile, management members of the college who were arrested for violating regulatory orders are expected to face prosecution.

GTEC has urged prospective students and parents to verify the accreditation status of institutions before seeking admission, stressing its commitment to maintaining standards and integrity within Ghana’s tertiary education sector.