The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed the University of Ghana to reverse the fee increases announced for the 2025/2026 academic year, following concerns raised by students and the general public.
According to GTEC, the fee adjustments introduced by the university did not receive the required approval from the commission before being made public. As a result, the regulator has ordered management of the University of Ghana to immediately roll back the increments and comply with established procedures governing fee reviews.
The directive comes after students and parents expressed frustration over what they described as sudden and steep increases, warning that the new fees would place additional financial strain on families already grappling with rising living costs.
GTEC stressed that while universities are allowed to review fees, such decisions must follow due process and be justified, transparent and approved by the appropriate regulatory body. The commission said it remains committed to protecting students from arbitrary fee hikes while ensuring institutions are properly funded.
University authorities are yet to issue a detailed response, but the order is expected to bring relief to thousands of students who had been worried about their ability to afford the upcoming academic year.
For now, GTEC says it will continue to engage tertiary institutions to ensure fairness, accountability and affordability across Ghana’s higher education sector.
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