Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
School Overview
Yoobee Colleges (Yoobee College of Creative Innovation) is New Zealand’s largest and leading private tertiary institution (PTE) specialising in creative arts and IT, operating under the UP Education group.
The school centres its teaching on creative and digital technology education, with a focus on animation, filmmaking, game development, graphic design, web development, software engineering, cybersecurity, and digital marketing, offering distinctive specialist programmes within the tertiary education sector.
Teaching is strongly practice-oriented, employing a project-based learning model where students are assessed on the quality of their work rather than through traditional written examinations.
Popular Programmes
- Animation and Game Development (among the top programmes in New Zealand)
- Design and Digital Media — graphic design, UI/UX, web design, motion media, creative marketing, and more
- IT and Software Engineering (a popular Green List field) — software engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics, cloud computing (in partnership with AWS), and a one-year Master of Business Informatics
- Film and Television Production — filmmaking, screenwriting, directing, post-production, and sound design, with deep connections to the local film industry and exceptional internship resources
Campus Locations
- Auckland Campus (Auckland CBD)
- Location: City centre, close to universities, retail precincts, and transport hubs.
- Programmes: Full programme coverage including animation, design, IT, film, game development, and marketing.
- Auckland South Seas Campus
- Location: On Auckland’s North Shore, the entire campus operates as a “Hollywood-style” film studio, featuring approximately 40,000 square feet of simulated film sets.
- Programmes: An “industry-ready” film school with intensive one- to two-year project-based programmes designed to equip students with professional skills for immediate entry into the industry.
- Career Pathways: Covers artistic roles (such as acting and art direction), technical roles (such as cinematography, lighting, and post-production), and management roles (such as production management). Teaching is centred on short, intensive programmes that connect directly to industry positions.
- Wellington Campus
- Location: Central Wellington, close to the capital’s film and creative industry cluster.
- Highlights: A convenient location with a vibrant creative atmosphere, frequent industry events, and well-equipped hardware and software facilities, making it ideal for study in design, animation, and media.
- Christchurch Campus
- Location: Central Christchurch, the largest city on the South Island.
- Highlights: A spacious campus in a prime location with comprehensive facilities suited to hands-on creative and media education.
- Facilities: Multiple studios and workshop classrooms, a green-screen filming studio, six computer labs, a makeup studio, and a dedicated laboratory for short courses and industry training.
How to Apply
- Free assessment of your academic background, English proficiency, and study goals
- Identify your target programme and intake date
- Prepare application documents (transcripts, personal statement, references, etc.)
- Submit your application and await your Offer
- Apply for your student visa
- Pre-departure briefing and airport pickup arrangement
- Ongoing support, regular check-ins, and academic and pastoral guidance throughout your studies
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