Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
Established in 1902 to meet the skills required by New Zealand businesses, Universal College of Learning (UCOL) has strong community connections. It partners with local businesses to provide work experience for many of the students studying diplomas, degrees and postgraduate programmes to help an organisation meet their staffing needs, solve a problem or advance a project.
UCOL is a modern institute of technology and polytechnic with specialty in Applied Engineering and Trades, Health and Sciences, and Humanities and Business. Environments at UCOL have been designed to enhance student learning, supported by a relationships-based teaching approach that provides successful classroom experiences and imparts valuable life skills. Study with us to learn valuable skills and make a difference in your life.
UCOL is well known in its local communities and also draws students from far and wide, and has campuses in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Masterton and Levin.
UCOL exists to inspire students, businesses and communities to succeed.
Over 100 years of excellence in education. Established in 1902 to meet the skills required by New Zealand businesses, UCOL has strong community connections.
Easy access & located in central New Zealand. UCOL has campuses in the central New Zealand locations of Palmerston North, Whanganui, Masterton and Levin. International students choose to study at Palmerston North and Whanganui campuses where a full range of rewarding degree, postgraduate and English language study options are offered.
Wide range of study options. UCOL is a modern institute of technology and polytechnic with specialty in Applied Engineering and Trades, Health and Sciences, and Humanities and Business. UCOL’s programmes are employer-centred and ever evolving to meet the economic and social needs of the communities.
Strong industry connections. UCOL partners with local businesses to provide work experience for many of UCOL’s students studying diplomas, degrees and postgraduate programmes to help an organisation meet their staffing needs, solve a problem or advance a project.
Award-winning staff. UCOL’s staff are passionate and dedicated to helping students succeed so they can make a difference wherever they work in the world.
Putting students first. UCOL's environments have been designed to enhance student learning, supported by a relationships-based teaching approach that provides successful classroom experiences and imparts valuable life skills.
High-tech facilities. Students are immersed in a practical learning environment, with innovative technology and a range of specialised equipment that often surpass industry standards, including the Regional Trades and Technology Centre.
Successful alumni across the globe. UCOL’s growing network of alumni fosters collaboration and exchange with UCOL graduates around the world.
UCOL is a dynamic institute, constantly changing to meet the economic and social needs of the communities. It strives for an employer-centred curricula.
All UCOL programmes are government approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), the government agency responsible for quality assurance of qualifications and are internationally recognised.
UCOL’s popular programmes of study for international students include:
Arts and design
• Master of Design
• Postgraduate Diploma of Design
• Bachelor of Design and Arts
• Bachelor of Creative Media
Business
• Graduate Diploma in Accounting
• Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management
• Graduate Diploma in Project Management
• Bachelor of Applied Management
Chef Training
International students who study both of the following cookery qualifications, starting in February 2019, are eligible for a fees discount.
• New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced)
• New Zealand Certificate in Cookery
Information and Communications Technology
• Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems
• Graduate Diploma in ICT (Computer Networks)
• Graduate Diploma in ICT (Software Development)
• Bachelor of Information & Communications Technology (Applied)
Health
• Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Short Course in Competency Assessment for Registered Nurses
Science
• New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6)
• New Zealand Diploma in Applied Sciene (Level 5)
Trades
• New Zealand Diploma in Construction
• New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (electrical)
English language
UCOL offers the full suite of New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) programmes, all NZQA approved. UCOL is also a TOEFL iBT testing centre.
Palmerston North Campus: Corner of King and Princess Streets, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
Whanganui Campus: 16 Rutland Street, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand
Masterton Campus: 143-159 Chapel Street, Masterton 5840, New Zealand
Levin Campus: 160 Oxford Street, Levin 5510, New Zealand