NZ Polytech: UCOL

UCOL is an NZ polytech offering educational programmes in the North Island including vocational study and employment related courses, and also offer great student services.

Looking for an NZ polytech offering both employment related and vocational study programmes? Choose UCOL.

The features that make UCOL different include its range of employment-related programmes, its regional range across three campuses in the North Island, the passion of its lecturers, and the excellence of its student support services.

There are more than 100 programmes on offer, on campus and on line, from certificates and diplomas to degrees, across a range of trade, professional and creative qualifications. They include chef training and hospitality, fashion, hairdressing, business, computer technology, sport and exercise, fine furniture making, graphic design, fine arts, early childhood training, nursing, performing arts, applied science and trades.

UCOL offer educational services which make them stand out from other NZ polytechs:

The Universal College of Learning - known as UCOL - is recognised as one of the most effective and progressive polytechnics in New Zealand. Its main objective is to help people succeed in life, by equipping them with the right skills and knowledge - and the right attitude.

The UCOL brand represents a commitment to community, creativity, professionalism, and learning as an on-going life-long process. The emphasis is on making tertiary level education as accessible, relevant and as enjoyable as possible.

Advisory groups and industry representatives help ensure that UCOL educational programmes reflect the latest innovations, and sector and industry trends. Teaching staff represent a considerable depth of industry experience, and are encouraged to return to their industries each year to keep up with new developments.

Small classes are the norm and programmes are built on a combination of practical experience and theory in, which results in excellent study outcomes and respected qualifications.

The three UCOL campuses are based in the central North Island city of Palmerston North, in historic Wanganui and in the lifestyle region of the Wairarapa. Each campus provides facilities and space to allow students to study and socialise in a relaxed, spacious, modern and well equipped study environment. The campus at Wanganui is New Zealand's newest and offers an award winning architectural blend of historic and sustainably designed new buildings, all with state-of-the-art facilities.

UCOL has a student-centred ethos and an award-winning range of student support programmes. They include the Personal Education Programme which provides students with advice and guidance in study planning, and a Student Resource Centre that runs a computer-based system for handling assignments efficiently.

UCOL is popular with international students and just as highly rated by domestic students. UCOL graduates are respected for their achievements and their can-do attitude. UCOL qualifications are well regarded by the community and by employers seeking skilled, informed and work-ready staff members.

UCOL trains its students for the real - and changing - world. For more information, check out the UCOL website.