UCOL
Oceania - New Zealand - Wanganui
| Address: |
57 Campbell Street, Private Bag 3020 Wanganui, 4501 New Zealand |
| E-mail: | internationalstudent@ucol.ac.nz |
| Phone: | +0064 6 965-3800 |
| Degree: | Bachelors |
| Setting: | Suburban |
| Enrollment: | 10000+ |
| Financial aid: | No |
| Housing: | Yes |
Description
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 1907 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.
Curriculum Overview
Over 22,000 students study at UCOL each year on either a full time or part time basis. There is a positive learning environment supported by excellent learning resources including student computer studios open seven days a week, free internet access, library support and an active students association. 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. The iconic programmes that attract international students are computer graphic design, nursing, health sciences, business, computing, information technology, fashion design and English language.
Student Life
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 extreme sporting opportunities such as bungee jumping, skiing and water sports all within two hours drive from each campus.
Financial Aid
UCOL does not provide financial aid.
Housing
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 the New Zealand environment.
