The Royal Nursing College closure in the Ashanti Region has left nearly 600 students uncertain about their academic future after regulatory action by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.
GTEC shut down the Tafo Nyhiaeso institution after management failed to provide the required accreditation documentation.
In June 2024, GTEC directed the college to halt new admissions. However, checks revealed fresh enrolments, including 272 Level 100 students and 320 Level 200 students.
The college reportedly lacks accreditation from both GTEC and the Nursing and Midwifery Council, despite running a Diploma in Registered General Nursing programme.
Out of a total enrolment of 802 students, 210 students are expected to continue their studies under the supervision of the University of Cape Coast.
GTEC maintains that the closure protects students from graduating with unrecognized or invalid certificates and reinforces compliance with Ghana’s tertiary education regulations.
