university college of learning
Established
1907
City
Palmerston North, Whanganui, Masterton, Levin
Average Tution Fee
NZ$24,000 – NZ$29,000 / Year
Students
5000+
International Students
350+
About university college of learning
University College of Learning (UCOL) is a public tertiary education provider in New Zealand, established in 1907, offering career-focused education through campuses in Palmerston North, Whanganui, and Masterton, with strong programmes in applied technologies, business, health, trades, creative industries, and vocational studies.
Programs Offered
- Bachelor of Design and Arts (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Creative Media (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Science) (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Information & Communications Technology
- Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)
- New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design
- PGDip of Design (Level 8)
- New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy
- New Zealand Diploma in Business
- New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology
- New Zealand Diploma in Construction
- New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in IT Technical Support
- PGDip in Information Technology
- New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal Veterinary Nursing) (Level 6)
- Master of Design (Level 9)
- Master of Information Technology (Level 9)
- Bachelor of Design and Arts (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Creative Media (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Science) (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Information & Communications Technology
- Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)
- New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design
- PGDip of Design (Level 8)
- New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy
- New Zealand Diploma in Business
- New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology
- New Zealand Diploma in Construction
- New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in IT Technical Support
- PGDip in Information Technology
- New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal Veterinary Nursing) (Level 6)
- Master of Design (Level 9)
- Master of Information Technology (Level 9)
Programs Offered
- Bachelor of Design and Arts (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Creative Media (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Science) (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Information & Communications Technology
- Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)
- New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design
- PGDip of Design (Level 8)
- New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy
- New Zealand Diploma in Business
- New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology
- New Zealand Diploma in Construction
- New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in IT Technical Support
- PGDip in Information Technology
- New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal Veterinary Nursing) (Level 6)
- Master of Design (Level 9)
- Master of Information Technology (Level 9)
- Bachelor of Design and Arts (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Creative Media (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Science) (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Information & Communications Technology
- Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)
- New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design
- PGDip of Design (Level 8)
- New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy
- New Zealand Diploma in Business
- New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology
- New Zealand Diploma in Construction
- New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in IT Technical Support
- PGDip in Information Technology
- New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal Veterinary Nursing) (Level 6)
- Master of Design (Level 9)
- Master of Information Technology (Level 9)
Average Cost of Study
Avg. Tuition Fee
NZ$24,000 – NZ$29,000 / Year
Hostel Fee
NZD 10,400–20,800 / Year
Living Cost
NZD 18,000–25,000 / Year
*Fees may vary depending on the university guideline and program.
Average Cost of Study
Avg. Tuition Fee
NZ$24,000 – NZ$29,000 / Year
Hostel Fee
NZD 10,400–20,800 / Year
Living Cost
NZD 18,000–25,000 / Year
*Fees may vary depending on the university guideline and program.
Programs Offered
- Bachelor of Design and Arts (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Creative Media (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Science) (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Information & Communications Technology
- Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)
- New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design
- PGDip of Design (Level 8)
- New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy
- New Zealand Diploma in Business
- New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology
- New Zealand Diploma in Construction
- New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in IT Technical Support
- PGDip in Information Technology
- New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal Veterinary Nursing) (Level 6)
- Master of Design (Level 9)
- Master of Information Technology (Level 9)
- Bachelor of Design and Arts (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Creative Media (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Science) (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Information & Communications Technology
- Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)
- New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design
- PGDip of Design (Level 8)
- New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy
- New Zealand Diploma in Business
- New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology
- New Zealand Diploma in Construction
- New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in IT Technical Support
- PGDip in Information Technology
- New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal Veterinary Nursing) (Level 6)
- Master of Design (Level 9)
- Master of Information Technology (Level 9)
Eligibility Criteria
- Undergraduate / Diploma Programmes
International students generally require:
- Completion of secondary education equivalent to New Zealand requirements.
- Academic qualifications must meet the entry requirements of the selected programme.
- Some programmes may require specific subject backgrounds or practical experience.
- English Language Requirement (Typical)
- IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each band)
- TOEFL/PTE equivalents may also be accepted depending on the programme.
Postgraduate Programmes
- Requirements generally include:
- Recognized bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
- Relevant academic background for the chosen programme.
- Programme-specific requirements may apply.
- English Requirement (Typical)
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band)
- Equivalent English tests may be accepted.
Required Documents
- Valid Passport
- Academic transcripts and mark sheets
- School leaving certificate / qualification certificates
- Bachelor’s degree certificate (for postgraduate applicants)
- English language proficiency certificate (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo if required)
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) (if required)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV/Resume) (for selected programmes)
- Work experience documents (if required for specific courses)
- Portfolio (for creative/design programmes, if applicable)
- Passport-size photographs
- Proof of financial support for New Zealand student visa
- Health and travel insurance documents
- Student visa application documents
- UCOL requires international applicants to provide certified supporting documents during the application process.
