Over 800 Students Stranded as Royal Nursing College Shut Down Over Accreditation Breach

Ferdinand  | Education Ghana | February 21 | Over 800 Students Stranded as Royal Nursing College Shut Down Over Accreditation Breach

More than 800 students have been left stranded after the Ghana Tertiary Education Council ordered the closure of Royal Nursing College for operating without proper accreditation.

Over 800 students have reportedly been left stranded following the closure of .

The shutdown was ordered by the after investigations revealed that the institution was operating without the required accreditation.

Regulatory Action

According to sources, the Council’s action followed routine compliance checks which uncovered irregularities in the College’s operational status. The institution was found not to have the proper accreditation to run its nursing programmes.

Under Ghana’s tertiary education regulatory framework, all institutions offering diploma or degree programmes must secure and maintain valid accreditation before admitting students. Operating without approval constitutes a breach of national education laws and regulatory standards.

Students Left in Limbo

The abrupt closure has left hundreds of students uncertain about their academic future. Many are said to have already paid tuition and completed significant portions of their training.

Parents and guardians have also expressed concern over the financial and emotional impact of the development, especially for students who are close to completing their programmes.

Education stakeholders are calling on the appropriate authorities to outline clear transition arrangements, including possible transfers to accredited institutions to safeguard the academic progress of affected students.

Broader Implications for Tertiary Education

The development raises renewed concerns about quality assurance in Ghana’s expanding private tertiary education sector. Regulators have repeatedly cautioned prospective students to verify the accreditation status of institutions before enrolment.

The Ghana Tertiary Education Council is expected to issue further clarification on the next steps for students and the institution’s management.