The Universal College of Learning, founded in 1902, provides high-quality education at the diploma, undergraduate, and master's levels. Health and sciences, humanities, business and applied engineering, and trade are all areas of expertise at this university. This college has forged partnerships with a number of local firms to guarantee that its students get enough job experience during their studies. Jets Manawatu, Whanganui Tertiary Education Collaboration, International Association of Universities, and Horowhenua Learning Centre are among the companies with which it has formed strong partnerships. NZ Chefs, Manawatu Hospitality Awards, and Visual Paradigm are some of the institution's other notable industry partners. It is also noted for its cutting-edge research facilities and research programmes.
Whanganui, Wairarapa, Manawatu, and Horowhenua are the four places where this institution has campuses. Each of these campuses has a variety of student-friendly features to ensure that students enjoy a safe and well-balanced academic experience. The UCOL Manawatu Campus is a unique blend of ancient architecture and modern amenities. This campus has a hair salon and a dining facility, as well as being close to a number of cafes and bus stops. Horowhenua's campus features a vibrant student association that organises a variety of leisure activities. Aside from that, the Visions Training Restaurant is located on the UCOL Whanganui Campus, and students can take advantage of free bus transportation inside the campus. Around the Wairarapa Campus, there are numerous cafes and other recreational opportunities.
According to the campus of this college, there are numerous scholarship opportunities. International students can also take advantage of the various financial supports available. Education New Zealand Scholarships, an unique fee discount for Cookery programmes at the Whanganui Campus, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade are just a few of the scholarship options available to students. Aside from that, there are a number of art, horticulture, and rainbow scholarship programmes.
Universal College of Learning (UCOL) Facilities
- Academic guidance
- Accommodation advisory service
- Career guidance
- English language support
- Homestay placement service
- International student services
- WIFI on campus
Universal College of Learning (UCOL) Highlights
- Colleges hire lecturers who have worked in the business and are passionate about the subjects they teach.
- The Institute of Technology is a government-funded institution.
- It takes pride in the fact that its programmes combine practical experience with theory.
- UCOL graduates are admired for their accomplishments, and the community and employers value UCOL credentials.
- Small class sizes are emphasised.
Universal College of Learning (UCOL) English Language Requirments
| Internationally recognised proficiency tests | Programme Level and required outcome | ||||
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| Certificate at Level 3 | Certificate at Level 4 | Certificate or Diploma at Level 5 | Certificate or Diploma at Level 6 Diploma or degree at Level 7 Graduate Certificate or Diploma at Level 7 |
Post-graduate Diploma or Post-graduate Certificate at Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree at Level 8 Master’s Degree at Level 9 Doctoral Degree at Level 10 |
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| IELTS test | General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 | General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 | Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 | Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 | Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6 |
| TOEFL Paper-based Test (pBT) where the test was carried out prior to 1 October 2017 | Score of 500 (with an essay score of 4 TWE) | Score of 530 (with an essay score of 4.5 TWE) | Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE) | Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE) | Score of 590 (with an essay score 5.5 TWE) |
| TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) | Score of 35 (with a writing score of 14) | Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14) | Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14) | Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18) | Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21) |
| Cambridge English Qualifications | B2 First or B2 First for Schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 in each skill; | B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill; | B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill; | B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill; | C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill; |
| OET | Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests | Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests | Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests | Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests | Minimum of Grade C+ or 300 in all sub-tests |
| NZCEL3 a) Expiring b) Current |
a) Level 3 (General) or (Workplace) b) Level 3 (General) |
a) Level 3 (Academic) b) Level 3 (Applied) |
a) Level 4 (General) or (Workplace) b) Level 4 (General) or (Employment) |
a) Level 4 (Academic) b) Level 4 (Academic) |
a) Level 5 (Academic) or (Professional) b) Level 5 |
| Pearson Test of English (Academic) | PTE (Academic) score of 36 with no band score lower than 36 | PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36 | PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36 | PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42 | PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50 |
| LanguageCert | B1 Achiever IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill | B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill | B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill | C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill | C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill |
| Trinity ISE | ISE I with no less than distinction in any band | ISE II with no less than pass in any band | ISE II with no less than merit in any band | ISE II with no less than distinction in any band | ISE III with no less than pass in any band |
