UCOL (Universal College of Learning) New Zealand

A New Zealand Government Funded Institute of Technology

UCOL is a large New Zealand government funded Institute of Technology located in the
lower half of the North Island. UCOL’s history originated in 1909 as the Palmerston
North Technical Institute and has grown into a large regional Institute of Technology
offering a wide range of post graduate, undergraduate degrees, diplomas and
certificates. UCOL is proud of its academic standing and respectability in the New
Zealand Tertiary Education sector. Alumni of UCOL’s degree and diploma programmes
have achieved significant success in commerce and the professional environment both in
New Zealand and offshore. Many alumni have undertaken further educational study both
in New Zealand and in countries such as the United States and UK achieving high
honours at the masters and doctoral level. We are proud of the fact that we produce
graduates who are work ready, problem solvers and creative thinkers for this is an
integral part of UCOL’s educational philosophy.

Location
UCOL has three main campuses close to main shopping centres; Palmerston North
(population 78,000), Wanganui (45,000 population) and Masterton (population 22,000).
All of these cities are relatively small by world standards, adding to the friendly
environment which our international students enjoy so much. Recreational activities
including sporting and cultural opportunities are very close at hand. For the more
adventurous there are more extreme sporting opportunities such as bunji jumping, skiing
and water sports all within two hours drive from each campus.

Support and Accommodation

UCOL’s international staff are dedicated to helping international students adapt to living
in New Zealand. This guarantees that International students can be assured there will be
orientation programmes, support networks to assist international students progress
through their academic programmes and a range of other support such as advice with
accommodation, collection from the airport on arrival, assistance with banking and
settling in to the UCOL and New Zealand environment.

Academic Programmes
All UCOL courses are government approved and accredited by our New Zealand
Qualifications Authority (NZQA), this means that there is a high degree of quality
assurance and benchmarking of standards both within New Zealand and in an
international context. UCOL also is a signatory to the New Zealand Ministry of
Education Code of Practice for the Pastoral care of International students.

Degrees:
Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design
Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design (Honours)
Post Graduate Diploma of Computer Graphic Design
Master of Computer Graphic Design
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing for Registered Nurses
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Fashion
Bachelor of Creative Industries
Bachelor of Applied Visual Imaging
Bachelor of Applied Science
Bachelor of Informationa and Communications Technology
Bachelor of Human Performance
Bachelor of Applied Business Studies

Certificates and Diplomas:

Included are courses in Business Administration; Information Systems and Computing;

Health, Science and Nursing; Sport, Fitness and Recreation; Tourism and Travel;
Technology, Trades & Industry; Hospitality; Fashion Design; Art & Design
Contact Information:

Information Centres:

Palmerston North UCOL, King Street, Palmerston North

Wanganui UCOL, Campbell Street, Wanganui

UCOL@Wairarapa, Chapel Street, Masterton

UCOL@Levin, Vincent Drive, Levin

Enquiries:

Telephone: +64 (6) 965 3801

Facsimile: +64 (6) 965 3838

Private Bag 3020

Wanganui

New Zealand

Or:

Telephone: +64 (6) 952 7000

Facsimile: +64 (6) 952 7023

Private Bag 11022

Palmerston North

New Zealand

Email:

internationalstudent@ucol.ac.nz

Website: www.ucol.ac.nz