New Era College of Arts, Science & Technology

What New Era College of Arts, Science & Technology does

New Era College of Arts, Science & Technology is a private tertiary education institution headquartered in Gaborone, Botswana, founded in 2009. It serves prospective tertiary students in Botswana seeking accredited undergraduate degrees and diplomas, with a secondary institutional audience comprising government ministries, industry stakeholders, and employers seeking work-ready graduates. The college grew from an initial cohort of 30 students to capping over 300 graduates from the Classes of 2022, 2023, and 2024 in November 2024. It was the first private institution in Botswana to offer engineering programmes and now delivers 25 BQA-accredited programmes across four faculties: Engineering, Applied Science & Technology, Commerce and Industry, and Societal and Vocational Education, supported by ERB recognition that enables graduate professional registration.

The institution's core infrastructure includes specialized laboratory facilities for Construction, Electrical, Telecommunications, STEM, and Inclusive Education (with assistive technologies such as braille machines), backed by a Student Portal/LMS, ProQuest-enabled library, ICT services, and student welfare support. Industry-based learning (six months) and an Associate Placement Programme provide work-integrated experience. The technology stack is functional rather than differentiated: a web-based admissions portal and LMS serve student lifecycle needs, but no proprietary software products or platform economics are evident.

The business model is tuition-based subscription revenue, with fees not publicly disclosed and prospective students directed to contact the accounts office. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the online application portal and campus-based learning (full-time, part-time, evening, weekend, and block-release modes). Ownership and leadership are concentrated in the Ghodrati family — Mr. Esfandiar Ghodrati is Founder, Mr. Daruosh Ghodrati (MBA) became President in January 2026, and the family has historically funded major capital investments such as the P25 million Executive Administration building. No institutional venture capital or private equity backing is indicated in the source material.

Name

New Era College of Arts, Science & Technology

Legal name

New Era College of Arts, Science & Technology

Website

https://neweracollege.ac.bw

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

New Era College is a private tertiary education institution in Gaborone, Botswana, offering 25 BQA-accredited undergraduate and diploma programmes across four faculties including Engineering, Applied Science, Commerce, and Vocational Education. It serves prospective tertiary students and industry partners through TVET-integrated, hands-on STEM learning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gaborone

HQ country

Botswana

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Programme Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees for accredited undergraduate programmes across engineering, science, business, and TVET disciplines. Fee structure is not publicly disclosed and requires inquiry with admissions/accounts office.

Pricing tiers

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

New Era College delivers BQA-accredited undergraduate degree and diploma programmes at Levels 5–8 across four faculties: Engineering, Applied Science & Technology, Commerce and Industry, and Societal and Vocational Education. Programmes are delivered on the Gaborone campus through full-time, part-time, evening, weekend, and block-release modes, and are supported by hands-on laboratory facilities (Construction, Electrical, STEM, Telecommunications, and an Inclusive Education Lab), an online Student Portal with LMS, an Associate Placement Programme providing industry work experience, and scholarship opportunities such as the Professor Amos Thapisa Scholarship and the Kago Scholarship.

Product overview

New Era College of Arts, Science & Technology is a private tertiary education institution in Botswana offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate programmes across four faculties: Faculty of Engineering (electrical, telecommunications, construction, civil, mechanical, computer engineering), Faculty of Applied Science & Technology (geology, cybersecurity), Faculty of Commerce and Industry (accounting, marketing, IT management, supply chain, logistics, entrepreneurship, digital marketing), and Faculty of Societal and Vocational Education. The institution provides industry-aligned TVET programmes, vocational training, and specialized qualifications at Levels 5-8. Supporting services include a Student Portal with integrated Learning Management System, laboratory facilities (Construction, Electrical, STEM, Telecommunications), ICT services, library with ProQuest database access, student accommodation, counseling services, and scholarship programmes including the Professor Amos Thapisa Scholarship and Kago Scholarship. The college also hosts annual STEM hackathons and Women in Engineering events, with a focus on TVET and industry-based learning throughout its programmes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TVET Advisory Board: Technical and Vocational Education and Training advisory board launched to strengthen industry-aligned skills development.
• Kago Scholarship Programme
• Professor Amos Thapisa Scholarship for Emerging Leaders
• Ghodrati Foundation Sports Scholarship
• Professor Amos Thapisa Scholarship

Products and services

• Faculty of Engineering Programmes Engineering degree and diploma programmes including Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Power and Energy Engineering at Levels 6–8, for prospective engineering students.
• Faculty of Applied Science & Technology Programmes Applied science programmes including Bachelor of Science in Geology and Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Risk Management, focused on interdisciplinary science and technology applications for prospective tertiary students.
• Faculty of Commerce and Industry Programmes Commerce programmes including Accounting, Financial Management, Marketing Management, Business Information Technology Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Transport Management, Forensic Financial Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Hospital Administration, Digital Marketing, and Computerised Accounting at Levels 5–7, for prospective business students.
• Faculty of Societal and Vocational Education Programmes Vocational and societal education programmes including Bachelor of Education in Inclusive Education, focused on vocational skills and inclusive education for diverse society needs, for prospective education and TVET students.
• TVET and Vocational Training Technical and Vocational Education and Training programmes designed for industry-responsive skills development, including Building and Construction Finishes and other vocational qualifications, for students seeking hands-on vocational credentials.
• Industry-Based Learning Work-integrated learning component across programmes providing 6 months of industry experience to ensure graduates gain practical workplace skills.
• Associate Placement Programme Student work experience programme attaching full-time students to departments for real workplace experience, building employability traits including workplace skills, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Kago Scholarship Programme Corporate Social Investment scholarship fully sponsoring beneficiaries for the Building and Construction Finishes Programme, valued at over P250,000.
• Professor Amos Thapisa Scholarship for Emerging Leaders Prestigious scholarship for emerging leaders awarded annually to one deserving student, requiring minimum 30 BGCSE points and community contribution proof.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates positioned to support Botswana's Vision 2036 Sustainable Economic Development Pillar
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Office of MP Gaborone Bonnington North and Office of Chief of Block 8coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026Kago Scholarship Programme implementing community-driven approach to identify and uplift deserving beneficiaries. Scholarship valued at P250,000 fully sponsors Building and Construction Finishes Programme tuition fees. MP office ensures fair and transparent selection process.
• Future Trends and Botswana Presidential Envoy on International Relations and Economic DevelopmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026TVET Advisory Board launch keynote address by Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi on TVET and Economic Transformation, aligning with national development priorities.
• Lucara BotswanasupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2025Sponsor of 5th Annual Women in Engineering Roundtable Talk and Gala Dinner, supporting diversity and inclusion in engineering fields.
• Engineers Registration Board BotswanasupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2025Co-sponsor of Women in Engineering event, reinforcing professional standards and engineering education credibility.
• First Capital Bank BotswanasupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2025Sponsor of Women in Engineering event supporting female participation in engineering careers.
• Jindal AfricasupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2025Sponsor of Women in Engineering event promoting industry engagement with engineering education.
• Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2025Corporate sponsor of Women in Engineering initiative, supporting telecommunications and engineering sector development.
• Engineering Registration Board (ERB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2025Strategic participation in ERB Engineering Week 2025, showcasing innovations and thought leadership. College sponsored first-ever Women in Engineering Breakaway Session, demonstrating commitment to engineering excellence and diversity.
• Liquid Intelligent Technologies BotswanasupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 November 2024Event partner supporting 15th Anniversary Graduation Ceremony, contributing to industry-education linkages.
• Mebala Youth StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2023Joint 'Mebala Goes Green' campaign installing solar panels at Mebala Youth Center, reducing grid reliance and providing hands-on experience for Engineering students. Project supported by German Embassy.
• German EmbassysupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 July 2023Provided funding and support for 'Mebala Goes Green' solar panel installation project at Mebala Youth Center, promoting sustainable energy and youth empowerment.
• Africa Must Arise InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2023Partnership to host soccer scouting events providing opportunities for young players aged 7-23 to showcase skills for Spanish football league trials. Also supports Ghodrati Foundation Sports Scholarship for athlete students.
• INTI International UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 2022Five-year strategic partnership for academic and research collaboration. Includes student and faculty mobility programmes, exchange of educational methodologies, cultural practices exposure, and support in research, teaching, training, guest lecturing, academic funding, and joint organization of seminars, workshops and conferences. Aligns with Botswana's national transformation agenda toward a knowledge-based economy.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• INTI International University: INTI is a Malaysian private university that signed a five-year strategic partnership with New Era College for student/faculty mobility and research collaboration. Comparable as a regional private higher education institution with applied/STEM offerings.

Emerging players

• African Leadership University: ALU is a pan-African private higher education institution focused on developing African leaders with STEM, business, and design programmes. Comparable as an emerging private tertiary institution targeting African students with industry-aligned curricula.

Broad incumbents

• Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST): BIUST is a public STEM-focused university in Botswana offering engineering, science, and technology programmes. Directly overlaps with New Era's engineering and applied science faculties, with the advantage of public funding and government backing.
• University of Botswana: University of Botswana is the country's largest public university with engineering, science, business, and education faculties. Sets the dominant standard for tertiary credentials in Botswana and is the principal alternative for Batswana students considering private institutions.
• Botswana Open University: Botswana Open University is the country's public distance-learning institution. Overlaps with New Era's part-time and block-release distance learning components, particularly for working adults seeking credentials.

Direct peers

• BA ISAGO University: BA ISAGO University is a private tertiary institution in Gaborone, Botswana offering programmes across business, education, and social sciences. Direct competitor for private higher education students in the same city.
• Gaborone University College of Law and Professional Studies (GUC): GUC is a private tertiary institution in Gaborone focused on law, business, and professional programmes. Competes in the same Botswana private higher education market with overlapping commerce and industry offerings.
• Imperial College of Engineering & Technology: Private engineering-focused tertiary institution based in Botswana. Direct competitor in the engineering education niche, sharing similar BQA-aligned curriculum and industry partnership approaches to capture Batswana engineering students.
• Botho University: Botho University is a private tertiary institution in Botswana offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across multiple faculties including engineering, business, and ICT. Direct competitor for Batswana students seeking private higher education credentials.
• Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (Botswana): Limkokwing Botswana is a private campus of an international university offering design, technology, and business programmes. Competes for the same pool of fee-paying Batswana students seeking alternative tertiary credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/new-era-college-of-arts-science-&-technology

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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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