ECOT History
Eswatini College of Technology (ECOT) was established in 1946 as a Trade School with two instructors offering carpentry and building to 24 male students.
1946
Established as a Trade School offering carpentry and building.
1960s
Renamed Swaziland Industrial Training Institute, introducing craft courses.
1974
Renamed Swaziland College of Technology (SCOT).
1988
Introduction of Diploma programmes and faculty structure.
1991
First Diploma Graduation Ceremony.
2013
First BTech Graduation Ceremony.
2019
Renamed Eswatini College of Technology (ECOT).
Our Vision
To be at the forefront of technological change and provide excellence in training.
Our Mission
To maintain our position as the principal institution of higher-level technical and vocational education and training in Eswatini.
Our Goals
- Offer relevant full-time and part-time programmes.
- Promote entrepreneurship and self-employment.
- Collaborate with industry and international institutions.
- Operate efficiently and cost-effectively.