Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) was originally known as Ghana Telecom University which emerged from the separation of Ghana Telecom Company and the University. It was formerly known as Ghana Telecom Training Centre (GTTC). GTTC was established in 1948 by the Post and Telecommunications Department as a telecommunications training school by the then British Administration. The purpose for the establishment of the training centre was to train technicians and linesmen to operate and maintain telecommunication equipment and plants. The first batch of 21 technical assistant trainees with school leaving certificate background was admitted to undergo a three year course of training in telephony.