Locations: Palmerston North, Whanganui and Masterton
UCOL’s history originated in 1906 as the Palmerston North Technical Institute and has grown into a large regional institute of technology offering a wide range of post-graduate and undergraduate degrees, and diplomas.
UCOL is proud of its academic standing 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.
Over 6,500 students study at UCOL each year including over 350 International Students from over 20 countries. UCOL uses the latest technology and equipment in, often custom-designed, top class facilities for example, the highly sophisticated Nursing Simulation Lab, the industry standard photographic studios and the specialised commercial exercise facility.
UCOL prides itself on providing relevant and well-respected qualifications, outstanding student support and a safe and friendly learning environment for its students.
UCOL has three campuses all located in the centre of their cities; Palmerston North (population 76,000); Wanganui (population 43,000); Masterton (population 23,000). All of these cities are relatively small by world standards, adding to the friendly environment which our International Students enjoy so much. No matter which UCOL campus is your base, it is an easy journey to mountains and ski fields, lakes, rivers and beaches or to other cities such as Wellington our capital city, or to Taupo and Rotorua, both famous tourist destinations.
All UCOL programmes 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 is also a signatory to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. UCOL offers a post-secondary vocation-based institute of technology type of education. Theoretical learning is balanced by applied in-class projects and assignments, and workplace-based training.
• Master in Design Thinking
• Master of Computer Graphic Design
Post Graduate Diplomas:
• Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Post Graduate Diploma of Computer Graphic Design
Graduate Diplomas:
• Graduate Diploma in Animation
• Graduate Diploma in Fashion
• Graduate Diploma in ICT: Computer Networks
• Graduate Diploma in ICT: Software Development
Degrees:
• Bachelor of Applied Management
• Bachelor of Applied Visual Imaging
• Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science
• Bachelor of Fashion
• Bachelor of Graphic Design
• Bachelor of Graphic Design (Honours)
• Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Applied)
• Bachelor of Nursing
Diplomas:
• Diploma in Beauty Therapy
• Diploma in Furniture Design and Making
• Diploma in Information and Communications Technology
• Diploma in Photographic Imaging
• Diploma in Professional Chef Practice
• Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
• National Diploma in Science
• NZ Diploma in Business
• NZ Diploma in Engineering – Electrical (Power Specialisation)
Diploma Level 5: IELTs Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0.
Diploma Level 6: IELTs Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5.
Degree Level 7: IELTs Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5.
Postgrad Level 8: IELTs Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Masters Level 9: IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
For UCOL Nursing programmes, the English Language Entry Requirements are:
Diploma in Enrolled Nursing: IELTS 6.5 in all bands
Bachelor of Nursing: IELTS 6.5 in all bands
Graduate Diploma in Nursing: IELTS 7.0 in all bands
Short Course in Competency Assessment for Registered Nurses: IELTS 7.0 in all bands
Our International Centre staff will help you with useful information about preparing to study in New Zealand, and by arranging your accommodation, even before you arrive. You will be met at the airport closest to your campus, taken to your accommodation, and given assistance in arranging a bank account. There is a lot to learn and we aim to make the first few weeks at UCOL as easy as possible for you.
Address: Palmerston North Campus, Corner King and Princess Streets, Palmerston North
Website: http://www.ucol.ac.nz/
For more information about this institution, please contact ISENZ.
