NAMI College

What NAMI College does

NAMI (Naaya Aayam Multi-Disciplinary Institute) is a privately-held educational institution headquartered in Gokarneshwor-7, Jorpati, Kathmandu, Nepal. Founded in 2012-2013, it operates through three divisions: NAMI International School (Grade I to VI and 10+2 Science and Management streams under Nepal's National Curriculum/NEB), NAMI College (GCE A-Level under Cambridge Assessment International Education, where it became an independent examination center in 2024), and the parent institute offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. NAMI is governed under a board of directors structure led by CEO Pawan Pokherel, with Sanjiv Udash serving as Principal of NAMI College and Anisha Panday Joshi as Principal of NAMI International School, supported by a faculty team of approximately 20+ listed academic staff plus broader headcount of 51.

The institution's flagship academic offering is its partnership with the University of Northampton (UoN), UK, signed on April 18, 2013, which enables delivery of BSc. (Hons) Computer Science, BSc. (Hons) Environmental Science, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), and MSc. Computing degrees awarded by UoN. Course delivery relies on Blackboard Learn (Nile) as the primary learning management system for content, assessments, and academic records, operating within a blended learning model. NAMI's technology stack is largely licensed/third-party rather than proprietary. Supporting activities include education fairs across multiple Nepali cities, school workshops, alumni-led recruitment, and partner events (e.g., NAMI Golden Z Club with Zonta Club Kathmandu, WWF thesis grants, and Sharda University Robotics/AI interactions).

NAMI generates revenue primarily through recurring tuition and academic fees charged on a per-enrollment, per-year basis; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed and prospective students are directed to contact admissions. Distribution is predominantly direct enrollment at the Jorpati campus plus a New Baneshwor city-campus location for events, supplemented by recruitment at education fairs in Dhangadi, Birgunj, and Biratnagar. The customer base consists of Nepali secondary-school graduates seeking GCE A-Levels, undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing UK degrees in Nepal, and K-12 families served through the affiliated International School. The institution has no disclosed parent company, no external funding rounds, and operates as a single-country entity.

Name

NAMI College

Legal name

Naaya Aayam Multi-Disciplinary Institute (NAMI)

Website

https://nami.edu.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NAMI is a privately-held Kathmandu-based educational institution delivering UK-affiliated higher education (University of Northampton) plus GCE A-Level and K-12 programs, serving Nepali students seeking internationally recognized British degrees without leaving Nepal.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAJABAG

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Higher education services
• GCE A-Level programs
• UK university degrees
• Business administration degrees
• K-12 schooling Nepal

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: NAMI College generates revenue primarily through tuition and academic fees charged for its GCE A-Level program, BSc. (Hons) programs in Computer Science, Environmental Science, BBA, and MSc. Computing, all affiliated with the University of Northampton, UK. Revenue is recurring on a per-enrollment, per-year basis.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NAMI College is a Nepal-based higher education institution that delivers the University of Northampton (UK) curriculum on-site in Kathmandu. It offers the GCE A-Level program under Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), plus BSc. (Hons) Computer Science, BSc. (Hons) Environmental Science, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), and MSc. Computing degrees awarded by the University of Northampton, UK. Through its affiliated NAMI International School division, it also provides K-12 schooling from Grade I to 10+2 (Science and Management) under Nepal's National Curriculum and NEB.

Product overview

NAMI (Naaya Aayam Multi-Disciplinary Institute) is an umbrella educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs across three main divisions: NAMI International School (Grade I to VI and 10 + 2 under NEB), NAMI College (GCE A Level under Cambridge Assessment International Education), and undergraduate/postgraduate programs (BSc. Computer Science, BSc. Environmental Science, BBA, MSc. Computing) delivered in partnership with the University of Northampton, UK. The institution provides British-system education with internationally recognized degrees, featuring project-based learning, experiential approaches, and a focus on developing creativity and critical thinking among students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GCE A-Level Program A two-year pre-university program offered under the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) framework from the University of Cambridge, UK. Provides both science and non-science (management/humanities) subject streams and prepares secondary school graduates for university admission, both domestically and abroad. NAMI is authorized as an independent CAIE examination center.
• BSc. (Hons) Computer Science A bachelor's (honours) degree program in Computer Science awarded by the University of Northampton, UK. Delivered in Nepal with British-system pedagogy, project-based learning, and internationally recognized accreditation. Targeted at students seeking a UK computing degree without leaving Nepal.
• BSc. (Hons) Environmental Science A bachelor's (honours) degree program in Environmental Science awarded by the University of Northampton, UK. Covers conservation biology, interdisciplinary methods, and field-based research. Targeted at students preparing for careers in environmental science, conservation, and related fields.
• Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) A bachelor's degree program in Business Administration awarded by the University of Northampton, UK. Provides comprehensive business education using the British system of learning. Targeted at students pursuing management and business careers with an internationally recognized UK credential.
• MSc. Computing

Quantifiable outcome

• First graduates' convocation held in November 2018, marking successful completion of the first cohort of BSc. Computing, BSc. Environmental Science, and BBA students.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Wildlife Conservation Nepal (WCN) and Gokarneshwor MunicipalityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2022NAMI College organized a Plantation program along with Nature Art Competition in collaboration with WCN (Wildlife Conservation Nepal) and Gokarneshwor Municipality on World Environment Day at NAMI premises.
• WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2018NAMI College students Prativa Kadel and Ayush Adhikari (B.Sc. Environmental Science) received WWF thesis research grants. Prativa researched leopard-human conflict in Shivapuri National Park, and Ayush conducted rhino habitat modelling, demonstrating NAMI's engagement with global conservation organizations.
• Sharda University (India)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2018Prof. Neeraj Marwaha and a team from Sharda University visited NAMI College as international guest educators for an interaction programme about Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. The visit was facilitated in collaboration with Alfa Beta Institute.
• Sagarmatha National CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2017NAMI signed an MoU with Sagarmatha National College for promotion, student recruitment, academic excellence, and other joint collaborations between the two institutions.
• Zonta Club KathmanduminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2017NAMI College collaborated with Zonta Club Kathmandu to establish the NAMI Golden Z Club, focused on women empowerment. Approximately 24 students participated in the Golden Z Club Orientation Program organized by the Zonta Club Kathmandu, which is a legally registered NGO chartered under Zonta International.
• Groundwork Mishima of Japan and Nepal Japan Friendship SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2015NAMI signed a tripartite MoU with Groundwork Mishima of Japan and Nepal Japan Friendship Society, representing a cross-border educational and cultural collaboration. A team of Japanese experts on Japanese Garden Culture subsequently visited NAMI College for presentations.
• University of Northampton, UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2013NAMI College is a permanent partner institution of the University of Northampton, UK, offering BSc. (Hons) Computer Science, BSc. (Hons) Environmental Science, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), and MSc. Computing degrees awarded by UoN. The partnership includes MoC/MoF signing, annual delegate visits, academic quality monitoring, and joint convocation ceremonies. NAMI serves as UoN's primary presence in Nepal.

Scale indicators5 records

Broad incumbents

• Study Group: International education provider offering university pathway and degree programs through global partnerships. Operates the same TNE model as NAMI at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• Navitas: Global education provider with university partnership programs delivering degrees and pathway courses internationally. Structurally similar TNE business model to NAMI's University of Northampton partnership.
• INTO University Partnerships: Global transnational education (TNE) provider operating partnership-based pathway and degree programs at universities worldwide. Operates the same franchise archetype as NAMI's UoN partnership at much larger scale.
• Kathmandu University: Established private university in Nepal offering a wider range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple schools. Larger incumbent competing for top-tier Nepali students who might otherwise consider NAMI's UoN-affiliated degrees.

Direct peers

• Nobel College: One of Nepal's larger private colleges affiliated with international universities, offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Competes with NAMI for similar Nepali student segments.
• Herald College Kathmandu: Private college in Kathmandu affiliated with international universities, offering undergraduate programs to Nepali students. Comparable business model and student segment to NAMI.
• Islington College: Kathmandu private college affiliated with London Metropolitan University offering UK undergraduate degrees in Nepal. Competes head-to-head with NAMI for premium-segment Nepali students seeking British qualifications.
• The British College (TBC): Kathmandu-based college delivering UK university degrees (in partnership with multiple UK universities) to Nepali students. Directly comparable to NAMI in target market, British-curriculum positioning, and undergraduate/postgraduate program portfolio.
• Thames International College: Kathmandu-based private college offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs affiliated with UK universities. Direct competitor for Nepali students seeking British-system education.
• Softwarica College of IT and E-Commerce: Nepal-based college affiliated with Coventry University (UK) offering computing-focused undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Directly comparable to NAMI's BSc/MSc Computing pathway.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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