A Government Funded Institute of Technology

Founded in 1907, UCOL has a proud tradition of excellence in professional and technical education.   It is one of New Zealand's fastest growing tertiary education institutes, with over 8000 full and part time students.

UCOL has a cosmopolitan character. Students and lecturers, attracted to the learning environment, come from all over New Zealand and around the world.   All courses are government approved and UCOL upholds the Ministry of Education code of Practice for International students.

Campus Locations

UCOL has campuses in Palmerston North, Wanganui, Masterton and Levin which cater for a wide range of programmes, including art and design, business and computing, trades and industry, and health and humanities. All of these cities are relatively small by world standards, which add to the friendly environment which our international students enjoy so much.

Climate

Wanganui and Palmerston North areas have some of the most temperate climates in the world.   Average maximum summer temperatures are 23 degrees Celsius, average minimum winter temperatures are 13 degrees Celsius.

Academic Programmes:

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 Fine Arts

Bachelor of Fashion

Bachelor of Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing for Registered Nurses

Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology)

Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Applied)

Bachelor of Human Performance

Bachelor of Business

Certificates and Diplomas:

Included are courses in:   Business;  Computing;  Health & Science;  Design, Fashion & Photography;  Electro-Technology;  Sport, Fitness & Recreation;  Hospitality and Catering;  Tourism & Travel;  and Trades, including Welding & Engineering, Automotive & Motor Body, Hairdressing, Carpentry & Joinery.  

UCOL School of English

UCOL's School of English provides a range of language programmes to meet most needs and designed for various levels of English language proficiency.   The English Language Schools are located at the Palmerston North and Wanganui Campuses.

The educational programmes are supported by highly qualified staff, appropriate technology to meet students' learning needs, and studio and classroom facilities of a high standard.   Full time students have free Internet access.

Student Welfare/Support:

Health Centres are located on both the Palmerston North and Wanganui campuses where nurses provide first-step medical advice.   In Wanganui a doctor's clinic is held 4 days per week.   Counselling on stress, health, education and learning support is also available to students.   An Orientation programme is arranged for all students when they start their course.

Students' Association

AS@U, the Students' Association, is here to work for you and all other students by providing a range of services

Accommodation:

UCOL can offer students two types of accommodation.   These are homestays, or student flats (Wanganui only).   Prices for homestays vary between $NZ150-175 per week, plus a one-time placement fee of $NZ150 per student.   Accommodation in the Wanganui student flats costs approximately $NZ80 per week.

Insurance

It is compulsory for all fee-paying students to take out medical and travel insurance.   Students are advised to arrange this insurance before they leave their home country but, if not possible, the International Officer and Student Co-ordinators will assist in putting this in place.

Enquiries:  

enquiry@ucol.ac. nz

Telephone

64-6-965-380

Telephone:

64-6-952 7000 

Website:

www.ucol.ac. nz

Direct line:

64-6-965-381

Facsimile: 64-6-952 7023

Facsimile:

64-6-965-3838 

Private Bag 11022

Private Bag 3020  Palmerston North

Wanganui  New Zealand

New Zealand   

Information Centres:

Palmerston North UCOL,

King Street, Palmerston North

Wanganui UCOL, Campbell Street, Wanganui

UCOL@Wairarapa, Chapel Street, Masterton

UCOL@Levin, Vincent Drive, Levin