Application Process

Complete the ‘Apply Online’ form.

Fill in our apply online form here. Once you have filled out and submitted your online application, one of our team will be in touch within a few days to guide you through the next two steps below.

If you want to be really proactive, go ahead and start putting together the necessary supporting documents listed in stage 2 below, while you wait for us to get in touch.

Prepare the necessary supporting documents.

To support the second stage of your application, we’ll need these documents:

• A one page personal statement outlining your motivation for studying your course of choice. This will include your relevant background and interests, goals and aspirations, and a stament around your commitment to the intensive nature of the course.
• A portfolio relevant to the course you’re applying for. For selected courses you may choose to complete a Media Design School brief if you don’t have a current portfolio of work. Click here for the full entry requirements for each course.
• A certified photocopy of the front page of your passport.
• Two passport-sized photographs.
• A detailed resume of your work and education history
• Transcripts from schools, tertiary institutes or training courses attended within the past five years.
• Two letters of reference for Diploma qualifications, three for Graduate Diplomas.
• Results from an IELTS or TOEFL test (if applicable) of 5.5 for Diplomas, 6.0 for Graduate Diplomas.

All photocopied documents (results, transcripts, certificates, etc) must be certified as true and correct copies. Documents that have not been certified will not be accepted. Once you’ve got everything together your full application can be couriered or posted to:

Courier address
Media Design School
Level 10, 242 Queen Street
Auckland City
New Zealand

Postal address
Media Design School
PO Box 5927
Wellesley Street
Auckland 1010

Interview and Enrolment

Once your application (with all supporting documents) has been received and reviewed we’ll contact you to arrange an interview. This will happen in person at Media Design School, and if this isn’t possible then we’ll conduct it via MSN, Skype, telephone or email. After the interview you’ll hear from us within five working days as to the status of your application. Selection is based on the quality and content of your application (including the visual portfolio), prior experience and achievements, your level of written and spoken English, maturity, attitude and commitment to the course.

Fees Payment

If your application is successful you’ll be given an ‘Offer of Place’. Once accepted, a deposit of $250 by domestic (New Zealand and Australian) students and $500 by international students must be paid to confirm your registration on the course. On payment of your full fees (we’ll send you an invoice) you’ll be issued a receipt and confirmation letter to state that you are registered as a student at Media Design School. Yay!

International Students 

For international students you will need to make arrangements for your accommodation and travel and include proof of this – along with your documents from Media Design School – with your student visa application.

Your First Day

On your first day, you’ll need to report to the Media Design School Reception, Level 10, 242 Queen Street, Auckland City, at least 20 minutes before your scheduled class commences. If you’re an international student you’ll need to present your student visa/permit (and proof of appropriate medical/travel insurance if applicable) to us on arrival. If you’re scheduled to arrive in Auckland prior to the commencement of the course we welcome you to visit the school to familiarise yourself.