New Zealand

Find out about applying to Escape Studios as an international student from New Zealand.

Access information on academic entry requirements and further information specific to your country.

Kickstart your creative career with Escape Studios. Approved and endorsed internationally as a Rookies and Toon Boom Harmony certified school, we offer a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses tailored to meet the evolving demands of the creative industries.

This page will provide you with all the information you’ll need to know about applying to Escape Studios from New Zealand.

Any questions? Get in touch with our friendly team of Applicant Advisors.

Applying from New Zealand

How to apply

Undergraduate

International undergraduate applications can be submitted through our applicant portal (which can be found on the individual course pages).

You may also apply through UCAS.

If your application is accepted, you will receive an email asking you to submit a creative portfolio of work. Check out our creative portfolio guide for guidance on what we expect to see.

Postgraduate

Postgraduate applications are submitted directly to Escape Studios using our online application form, which can be found on the course pages.

If your application is accepted, you will receive an email asking you to submit a creative portfolio of work. Check out our creative portfolio guide for guidance on what we expect to see

Securing your student visa

International students who require a visa to study in the UK should ensure they have sufficient time to apply and obtain a student visa ahead of the course start date. Typically, we recommend allowing at least two months for this process.

For more detail on applying for a student visa, please see the 'Visa Advice' section on our International Hub.

Academic entry requirements

Undergraduate entry requirements

If you're applying for an undergraduate degree, you will need to meet the following criteria:

Achieve 80 credits or above in National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

Undergraduate applicants will also need to submit an undergraduate portfolio.

Postgraduate entry requirements

If you're applying for a postgraduate degree, you will need to meet the following criteria:

Complete a relevant Bachelor degree - for more information, please contact the Admissions team with details of your qualification.

Postgraduate applicants will need a good undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (or significant professional experience) and a postgraduate portfolio.