Professional councils & career regulation

    Some programmes and careers in Ghana are regulated by a professional council that sets training standards, licensing and registration. Not every programme is regulated by a council. Always confirm current requirements with the body itself before applying.

    Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)

    Regulates: Tertiary institution accreditation, Programme accreditation

    Last verified: 11 September 2026

    Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana

    Regulates: Nursing, Midwifery, Nurse assistant training

    Last verified: 11 September 2026

    Medical and Dental Council, Ghana

    Regulates: Medicine, Dentistry, Physician assistantship

    Last verified: 11 September 2026

    Allied Health Professions Council, Ghana

    Regulates: Medical laboratory science, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Other allied health

    Last verified: 11 September 2026

    National Teaching Council (NTC)

    Regulates: Teaching, Teacher licensing, Professional teacher development

    Last verified: 11 September 2026

    Pharmacy Council of Ghana

    Regulates: Pharmacy, Pharmacy technician training, Pharmacy facilities

    Last verified: 11 September 2026

    General Legal Council of Ghana

    Regulates: Professional legal education, Legal profession

    Last verified: 11 September 2026

    Scholarship & funding sources

    Ghana Scholarships Authority

    Official government scholarship announcements and application guidance

    Last verified: 11 September 2026

    Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF)

    Official student financing information and loan application guidance

    Last verified: 11 September 2026

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