Admissions at New Era College

The Admissions Department at New Era College is the starting point for your educational journey. We are here to assist you in successfully enrolling at New Era College. Our dedicated team of admissions officers is committed to providing personalized guidance and support throughout the enrollment process. Whether you're a high school graduate, corporate client, or an international applicant, we are here to help you navigate the admissions journey seamlessly.

We understand that the application process can be overwhelming, and our goal is to make it as streamlined and straightforward as possible. From assisting you in gathering the necessary documents to reviewing your application with utmost care and attention to detail, we strive to ensure that your application is processed efficiently and accurately. Here's what the Admissions Department does:

  • Information and Guidance: We provide detailed information about our academic programs, campus facilities, admission requirements, and financial aid options. Our officers are readily available to answer your questions and help you make informed decisions about your education.
  • Application Processing: We oversee the evaluation and processing of applications, ensuring that all necessary documents are received and reviewed efficiently. Our goal is to ensure fairness and accuracy in evaluating each applicant's academic achievements, extracurricular involvements, and personal qualities.
  • Campus Tours and Events: We organize campus tours, open houses, and information sessions to give you an opportunity to explore our vibrant campus community. These events allow you to experience our facilities, meet faculty members, and get a feel for campus life.

The Application Process

1

Start Online Submission

Begin your journey by initiating the online submission process. Access our user-friendly online portal to start your application. Submit The Form

2

Submit The Form

Complete the admission form with accurate and detailed information. Ensure all required fields are filled out to facilitate a smooth application process.

3

Review The Submission

Our admissions team carefully reviews each submission. This stage ensures that all necessary information is provided, and your application is ready for the next steps.

4

Gather Necessary Documents

Prepare the essential documents needed to support your application. This may include academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and any other documents specified in the admission requirements.

5

Interviewing Process

Engage in our interviewing process, where we get to know you better. This may involve a one-on-one interview or a panel discussion to assess your suitability for the program.

6

Last Decision

Await the last decision on your admission. Our admissions committee will evaluate all aspects of your application before making the final decision. You will be notified promptly regarding the outcome.

Faculty of Engineering 

The Faculty of Engineering programmes are intended to provide learners with a combination of analytical, design, and computing skills that underpin modern engineering practices, while promoting and encouraging the creativity and pertinent problem-solving skills indispensable to a modern-day engineer. The Faculty of Engineering programmes also prepare learners for further studies, specialization areas, and post-graduate programmes.New Era College’s Faculty of Engineering Programmes have been designed to respond timely and adequately to the ever-growing, dynamic requirements of the technical industry.

The College has designed and developed industry-relevant engineering programmes to further advance the necessary knowledge and skills required of its graduates. Our engineering programmes are designed to reflect and respond to local and regional demands while upholding international industry standards. New Era College’s programmes are structured to provide highly specialized technologists and engineers whose rapidly evolving environment demands the need for a high performance and technically skilled workforce.

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Requirements

  • Applicants should have credits at BGCSE or equivalent in Mathematics, Sciences and a PASS in English Language.
  • To be admitted into a Degree programme at YEAR 1, applicants must have completed BGCSE or equivalent and must be between 17 and 21 years of age.

Faculty of Commerce

New Era College’s Faculty of Commerce hosts four Schools. School of Accounting and Finance, School of Tourism and Marketing, School of Business Leadership and Entrepreneurship and School of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The Faculty’s mandate is to provide education, training, and award qualifications over a wide range of disciplines. It is dedicated to consistently providing high quality education by rendering effective service delivery, quality programmes and courses, and high levels of learning, living, health and sporting experiences for its students. Our innovative, robust and specialized training and qualifications provide learners with competencies in Commerce, Business Management, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Education and Accounting. The Faculty of Commerce programmes also prepare learners for further studies, specialization areas, and post-graduate programmes.

New Era College’s Programmes have been designed to respond timely and adequately to the ever-growing, dynamic requirements of the technical industry. The College has designed and developed industry-relevant programmes to further advance the necessary knowledge and skills required of its graduates. Our programmes are designed to reflect and respond to local and regional demands while upholding international industry standards. New Era College’s programmes are structured to provide highly specialized graduates whose rapidly evolving environment demands the need for a high performance and technically skilled workforce.

See Faculty of Commerce

Requirements

  • Applicants should have a pass in five relevant subjects at BGCSE or equivalent passed with a minimum of grade C including English Language and a Mathematics / Science subject. 
  • Applicants with a diploma or equivalent, and/or are in-service can be admitted in the first semester of year two of the qualification.  (Ts & Cs)
  • Any relevant vocational qualification at NCQF Levels 5 or 6 in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Human Resource Management and Marketing Management may render the candidate eligible for exemptions or credit transfer in accordance with applicable policies.

Faculty of Societal and Vocational Training

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New Era College’s Programmes have been designed to respond timely and adequately to the ever-growing, dynamic requirements of the technical industry. The College has designed and developed industry-relevant programmes to further advance the necessary knowledge and skills required of its graduates. Our programmes are designed to reflect and respond to local and regional demands while upholding international industry standards. New Era College’s programmes are structured to provide highly specialized graduates whose rapidly evolving environment demands the need for a high performance and technically skilled workforce.

See Faculty of Societal and Vocational Training

Requirements

  • Applicants should have a pass in five relevant subjects at BGCSE or equivalent passed with a minimum of grade C including English Language and a Mathematics / Science subject. 
  • Applicants with a diploma or equivalent, and/or are in-service can be admitted in the first semester of year two of the qualification.  (Ts & Cs)
  • Any relevant vocational qualification at NCQF Levels 5 or 6 in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Human Resource Management and Marketing Management may render the candidate eligible for exemptions or credit transfer in accordance with applicable policies.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING NAD INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Candidates may be considered for admission into any of the programmes above without BGCSE or equivalent provided they have successfully completed the NCC/BTEP programme or equivalents, and/or have relevant work experience. Candidates may have to enrol in core modules (Mathematics and English) or enter the programme at certificate level if they wish to enrol.

Non Degree Programmes

Faculty of Engineering (Non-Degreee)

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If you would like to study in the university in the heart of the city that focus on chaning the world for better to morrow, you’re choosin the right place. We do not use special formulas to select students. We look at every single applicant’s application, academic and personal, to select students who suit to our community.

See Faculty of Engineering

Requirements

  • Applicants must have preferably a credit in Mathematics and Sciences and a PASS in English at BGCSE level or equivalent. 
  • Candidates who have other post senior secondary school qualifications but do not hold Certificates or Diploma may need to demonstrate eligibility before they can enroll into a programme of study. 
  • Certificate - Applicants over the age of 25 years may be considered for admission if they have at least a CREDIT in Mathematics and Sciences and at least a Pass in English at BGCSE or equivalent. 
  • Diploma - To be considered for admission into the Diploma level, a candidate must normally be a holder of a Certificate or equivalent.
  • Advanced Diploma - To be considered for admission into the Advanced Diploma level, a candidate must normally be a holder of a Diploma or equivalent. Candidates without senior secondary school qualifications may be considered for admission under Mature Entry if they have recognised certificates or diplomas as stated above.

Subject Specific Entry Requirements

Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements Duration
Bachelor of Engineering  BGCSE –Pass with  Credits in Mathematics and Science 4 Years
Advanced Diploma BGCSE and or equivalent/Diploma 3 Years
Diploma BGCSE and or equivalent/Certificate 2 Years
Certificate BGCSE and or equivalent- pass 1 Years

Faculty of Commerce (Non-Degree)

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If you would like to study in the university in the heart of the city that focus on chaning the world for better to morrow, you’re choosin the right place. We do not use special formulas to select students. We look at every single applicant’s application, academic and personal, to select students who suit to our community.

See Faculty of Commerce

Requirements

  • Applicants should have a pass in five relevant subjects at BGCSE or equivalent passed with a minimum of grade C including English Language and a Mathematics / Science subject. 
  • Applicants with a diploma or equivalent, and/or are in-service can be admitted in the first semester of year two of the qualification.  (Ts & Cs)
  • Any relevant vocational qualification at NCQF Levels 5 or 6 in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Human Resource Management and Marketing Management may render the candidate eligible for exemptions or credit transfer in accordance with applicable policies.

Subject Specific Entry Requirements

Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements Duration
Bachelor Programmes  BGCSE – Minimum Grade C Credits in English Langauge and Mathematics/Science  4 Years
Certificate At least 1 NCQF Level 4 Certificate IV (or equivalent) including a pass in English Language and Mathematics 1 Years

Part-Time Programme

New Era College of Arts, Science & Technology offers part-time courses for learners who require flexibility and longer periods of time to complete a Degree, Diploma or Certificate level programme. Our part-time programmes are specially tailored for learners who want to continue working while studying, or are unable to commit to a full-time programme. Across all programmes, classes and lectures typically involve committing hours during the evenings and weekends.

*For inquiries on individual courses, please contact Part-time Coordinator at [email protected]
*Class schedules indicated may vary

LEARNING PLAN 1 - Evening Classes [Monday to Friday]   18:00 hours to 20:00 hours
Plus Saturday Class (Daytime)
LEARNING PLAN 2 - Day Classes [Weekends] 09:00 hours to 16:00 hours
LEARNING PLAN 3 - Day Classes [Block Release] 09:00 hours to 16:00 hours

Short Courses

Building Construction and Finishes
Bricklaying
Plastering
Painting
Tiling
Ceiling Installations & Design
Communications Systems Engineering
Optical Fibre Installation and Maintenance Skills
PBX Systems Installation, Configuration and Maintenance
CCTV Systems Installation, Configuration and Maintenance
PMR & MW Links Installation, Configuration and Maintenance
Electronics Equipment’s Repair and Maintenance

ADMISSION WITH CREDIT TRANSFER

A candidate may be considered for admission with relevant CREDIT pertaining to the awarded level. To be considered for admission with CREDIT, a candidate may apply for exemption from the successfully completed modules or courses from previous programmes of study. Evidence of successful completion of relevant modules courses or their equivalents at the same level of the programme must be provided by the candidate. If the evidence is deemed satisfactory, the candidate shall be informed in writing specifying the modules from which he/she will be exempt and the modules he/she must do in order to complete the programme level applied for. A candidate can only be exempt from no more than 50% of modules/credits required. If the evidence is deemed unsatisfactory, the candidate will be informed accordingly. The candidate may apply to be considered without credit. The general entry requirements shall apply.

ORPHAN AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN

Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC) students may be granted admission into the Bachelor of Engineering Programme provided they have credit in Mathematics and two (2) sciences and at least a Pass in English. For Non- Engineering applicants a Pass in English and Non- Science related subjects would be acceptable