UCOL's excellent reputation draws students from far and wide with its Palmerston North campus right in the heart of the city. 

UCOL exists to inspire students, businesses and communities to succeed. UCOL lecturers take a relationships-based approach to teaching, and there are small student-teacher ratios and class sizes. There are also dedicated student support staff available to help students thrive and grow with every step of the UCOL journey. Students are immersed in a practical learning environment, with innovative technology and a range of specialised equipment that surpass industry standards. 

Students learn from staff who care about the success of UCOL and their students, and who are dual-professionals – not just teachers but experts in their fields. Their ongoing connections with industry means that UCOL’s programmes will prepare its students to succeed in today’s working environments. Lecturers pass on their knowledge to help students develop the skills needed to make a difference wherever they work in the world. 

When students come to study at UCOL, they become a part of the UCOL whanau. UCOL is a nurturing place where students gain a sense of belonging, a feeling of purpose and a world of opportunity. UCOL’s growing alumni network is a fun and easy way for graduates to stay connected across the globe.