Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) was established by the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023) which repealed the National Council for Tertiary Education Act 1993 (Act 454) and the National Accreditation Board Act, 2007 (Act 744).

GTEC, an amalgamation of National Council for Tertiary Education and National Accreditation Board has the mandate to regulate tertiary education in all its forms in Ghana.

The Commission shall, in the performance of the general functions, ensure that tertiary education institutions apply the highest quality standards and relevance of teaching, learning and research programmes and outcomes; promote equitable and inclusive access to all tertiary education programmes and services; promote transparent governance and best practices, including reporting and checks and balances to ensure full accountability; promote a culture of independent, life-long learning and of scientific and technological inquiry among staff, students and the wider society; promote affirmative action for persons with disabilities and other marginalised and disadvantaged groups; and promote non-discrimination policies and practices.