New Zealand University
Yoobee Colleges (UP)
Yoobee Colleges - UP education
Auckland Queen Street – Level 11, 385 Queen Street, Auckland
South Seas Film School- Unit 3, 75 Ellice Road, Glenfield, Auckland
Manukau – Level 2, Westfield Manukau City, Manukau, Auckland
Rotorua Campus – Level 2, 1220 Eruera Street, Rotorua
Wellington Campus – Level 2, West Wing, Wellington Railway Station, 2 Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington
Christchurch Campus – 573 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch
About the school
Yoobee Colleges is a design-focused school under UP Education, New Zealand’s largest private education group. It has three campuses in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, and also offers online programs, making it the largest design school in New Zealand. Yoobee’s courses are designed to adapt quickly to evolving technologies and media platforms, while maximizing students’ creativity and artistic potential.
The faculty at Yoobee brings extensive practical experience and professional expertise, maintaining close links with relevant companies and industries to effectively teach the latest trends preferred by the industry. Graduates who have received specialized training enjoy high employment rates, with alumni working in companies and fields such as Weta, the creators of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and New Zealand’s largest broadcaster, TVNZ. By incorporating the latest industry trends and technology while emphasizing creativity and artistry, Yoobee graduates are highly sought after in New Zealand’s creative sectors.
Students aiming to progress to university can transfer to the second year of the Bachelor of Design Innovation at Victoria University after completing the Level 6 Design Diploma at Yoobee, with up to 180 credits recognized out of 360 for the degree.
Programs Offered
Foundation courses, Digital Design, Web Design, Animation, IT, Software Engineering, Filmmaking
Why choose Yoobee
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Offers diverse, practical programs in digital design, animation, technology, game art, 3D, and film
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Courses developed in close collaboration with industry, taught by faculty with broad experience and professional expertise
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Supportive and approachable tutors actively assist students with their studies
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Curriculum emphasizes both technical skills and creativity, fostering professional and artistic growth
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Foundation courses provide broad exposure to digital media, enabling progression to higher-level, specialized courses
Recommended pathway for Permanent Residency
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Level 7)
Students gain practical experience through internships, then may apply for a 3-year post-study work visa upon graduation. Subsequently, they may qualify for skilled migration, where academic qualifications, work experience, age, and salary are used to meet the points requirement for permanent residency.
