The Universal College of Learning (UCOL) is a New Zealand Government ITP (Industry Training Provider/Polytechnic) with campuses located in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Masterton and Levin.

Initially specialised in trade apprenticeship courses, hobby, art, and craft classes, along with a range of night school programmes in business studies for working adults.

In 1987, the then Manawatū Polytechnic opened a small campus in Horowhenua, Levin It focused on horticulture and business programmes between 1987 and 2006, however in 2006, the classes halted due to a nationwide downturn in and an upsurge in PTE (Private Training Establishment) competition.

John's successor in 1994, Stephen Town, was the country's youngest polytechnic sector head, at age 34.

In mid-2017, UCOL relaunched in Levin, with a focus on helping develop in-demand skills for the local economy.

Programmes include construction, carpentry, beauty therapy, health and wellbeing, business admin, early childhood education, and te reo.

It is designed to enhance Māori success, develop high performing teaching teams and provide ongoing support services for learners.