Universal College of Learning

About 

An educational institution with a history dating back to 1892, the Universal College of Learning has a proud and well-earned reputation for supporting our community’s learning. This connection with community is crucial to what the university does, and it ensures that their programmes help students develop in-demand skills. Many of the university's lecturers are practitioners as well as teachers, and partnerships with industry mean that the majority of students get hands-on work experience. As a modern Institute of Technology and Polytechnic, UCOL’s specialties include Applied Engineering and Trades, Health and Sciences, and Humanities and Business. The university's environments have been designed to enhance student learning, supported by a relationship-based teaching approach.

Mission

The Universal College of Learning's mission is to transform the contribution vocational education makes to the country’s growth. The university will work for a future that radiates high value skills and wages, increased productivity and a growing economy. The university will enable the learning and learner support that will deliver smart workers and sought after graduates.